Choosing the right Application Tape can make or break your job. Using App Tape that isn’t suited to the particular application could cost you not only money, but also time and maybe missing a critical deadline. Application Tape Adhesives Application Tape must have the correct adhesive strength or “tack” to lift the cut vinyl lettering from the liner backing, yet be able to remove easily from the vinyl lettering once it’s transferred to the application surface. Adhesive systems vary in application tapes. Some are rubber-based and others, acrylic. Neotape and R-tape Application Tapes have natural rubber-based adhesive which is very stable. They have virtually no adhesion build-up when applied to vinyl for extended periods of time. They are also very smooth and consistent, therefore, will not transfer a “texture” to the vinyl lettering. Acrylic-based application tapes have a tendency to increase their adhesion to vinyl. This may be desirable in some applications, but adhesion build-up can...
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