SKZ tests adhesion of adhesive tapes to surfaces
Adhesive tapes must meet the required standards and ensure reliable adhesion to various surfaces. The SKZ Plastics Center is accredited to carry out various tests and load requirements on adhesive tapes.
The use of adhesive tapes in various designs is very diverse. Adhesive tapes are particularly important for the packaging, automotive and electronics manufacturing industries. Manufacturers must ensure that their adhesive tapes meet the required standards and guarantee reliable adhesion to various surfaces. The SKZ testing division carries out various tests and load requirements on adhesive tapes. The international standard DIN EN ISO 29862 provides a detailed description for determining the peel strength or adhesive strength of adhesive tapes for quality assurance in the adhesive tape industry. The adhesive strength can be determined under different peel angles.
Furthermore, the standard allows various substrates/surfaces to be used as adhesive partners (of the adhesive tape) so that the surface relevant to the application can be simulated and tested. Determining the adhesive strength according to American ASTM standards such as ASTM D 3330 is also often in demand. The mechanical performance (breaking strength and elongation at break) of the adhesive tapes can also be determined in a tensile test according to DIN EN ISO 29864. Manufacturers who have their tapes tested according to these standards by an independent testing institute can guarantee their customers high product quality and performance. Users benefit from better product properties and can rely on the adhesive tapes being safe to use. "Our aim is to use our expertise and range of services to help manufacturing companies improve the quality and application properties of adhesive tapes with specialized testing services," says Alexander Ebenbeck, Sales Manager Testing at SKZ.