Abstract: An application apparatus that includes: a base unit comprising a first end, a second end, and a connection device that extends along a base unit axis from the first end to the second end; an application unit securely coupled to the second end, wherein the application unit is configured to apply a strip to a workpiece; and a redirection unit pivotably coupled to the base unit. The application unit comprises a first input guiding element configured to supply the strip to the application unit. The redirection unit is configured such that the strip can wrap around the redirection unit and be guided from an axial receiving position to an axial discharge position, wherein the axial receiving position is spaced apart from the axial discharge position in an axial direction of the axis. The first input guiding element of the application unit is spaced apart from the axial receiving position.

Abstract: Masking film stacks, kits composed of said film stacks, adhesive tapes, and covering tapes, and methods for producing said stacks and kits are provided. The masking film stacks comprise masking films having widths and lengths, wherein the masking films are foldable along folding lines, running along the lengths, to form double-ply-folded masking films such that two free longitudinal edges of the double-ply-folded masking films run adjacent to each another and the double-ply masking films are foldable to form stacks and the two longitudinal edges lie on the masking film stacks.

Abstract: Laminates designed and equipped to be separated after long-term bonding are provided. The laminates comprise a first pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a separation layer, and a second pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The separation layer comprises a laser-sensitive pigment which at the same time is coloring, and so preferably a black coloration is produced, and consists of a cured coating material, preferably an electron beam-cured or UV-cured coating material, which is at least partly removable by laser irradiation, wherein the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer and/or the second pressure sensitive adhesive layer are laser beam-translucent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for jacketing strandlike elements (10), comprising the method steps of: a) producing or providing a strandlike element (10), b) wrapping the strandlike element (10) with an adhesive tape (12) to give a wrapped strand (14), the adhesive tape (12) comprising as curable adhesive a radiation-curing and/or thermally curing adhesive, c) arranging the wrapped strand (14) in one or more holding elements (16) of a holding arrangement (18) to establish a predetermined shape and to give a shaped strand (20), and d) curing the curable adhesive in the shaped strand (20) by irradiating the adhesive tape (12) with electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength ?, to give a jacketed strand (22), wherein the one or the two or more holding elements (16) at least in sections are at least partly transmissive for electromagnetic radiation of wavelength ?, wherein the irradiation of the adhesive tape (12) with the electromagnetic radiation of wavelength ? takes place at least partly through the one or

Abstract: Adhesive tapes and methods for wrapping cables comprise a textile carrier, optionally provided on an underside with an applied film, and a pressure sensitive adhesive, applied on at least one side of the carrier, in the form of a dried polymer dispersion comprising a polymer being obtained by emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising: (a) at least one (meth)acrylic monomer individually yielding a first homopolymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of ?40° C. or less; (b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer individually yielding a second homopolymer having a Tg of 15° C. or higher; (c) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an acid and/or a hydroxyl functional group; and (d) a chain transfer agent, wherein monomers (a) to (d) are different from each other, and the polymer is mixed with one or more tackifiers.

Abstract: Adhesive tapes and methods for wrapping cables comprising a preferably textile carrier and a pressure sensitive adhesive, applied on at least one side of the carrier, in the form of a dried polymer dispersion comprising a polymer being obtained by emulsion polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising: (a) 80.75 to 94.89 wt.-% of at least one (meth)acrylic monomer individually yielding a first homopolymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of ?40° C. or less (b) 5.00 to 14.00 wt.-% of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer individually yielding a second homopolymer having a Tg of 15° C. or higher (c) 0.10 to 5.00 wt.-% of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an acid and/or a hydroxyl functional group (d) 0.01 to 0.25 wt.-% of a chain transfer agent, wherein each wt.-% is based on a total amount of monomers in the monomer mixture.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesives based on acrylonitrile-butadiene rubbers having good shock-resistance combined with easy removability of the adhesives from the substrate shall be provided. This is solved by a pressure-sensitive adhesive which comprises at least one acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber; and at least one tackifier resin, and is characterized in that the acrylonitrile content of the acrylonitrile rubber is less than 30 wt %; the pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises at least one rosin resin as tackifier resin; and the entirety of all tackifier resins has an acid number of 6-150. The pressure-sensitive adhesive can be used for bonding parts in mobile electronic devices.

Abstract: Reactive adhesive film for bonding various materials, including plastic to metal, the adhesive film comprising (a) a polymeric film-forming matrix, (b) at least one epoxide-functionalized (meth)acrylate or vinyl monomer and (c) a reagent selected from an initiator, in particular a free-radical initiator, or an activator. Further disclosed are reactive adhesive film systems comprising two reactive adhesive films. Methods for producing reactive adhesive films, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesives, adhesive tapes, and methods enable high bond strengths on non-polar or rough substrates. The pressure-sensitive adhesives and methods comprise (a) at least one poly(meth)acrylate, (b) at least one resin A selected from colophony resins and terpene-phenolic resins, (c) at least one hydrocarbon resin B1 having a softening point of greater than 50° C., and (d) at least one hydrocarbon resin B2 having a softening point of less than or equal to 25° C. The adhesive tapes comprise one or more layers of the pressure-sensitive adhesives, and the methods may produce adhesive bonds on substrates with low surface energy and/or on substrates with a mean roughness of at least 5 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a web-shaped adhesive compound which contains at least one poly(meth)acrylate and optionally at least one synthetic rubber; and at least one polyurethane- and/or silicone-based filler. The invention also relates to a process for preparing such an adhesive compound and to the use thereof. The invention further relates to the use of polyurethane- and/or silicone-based fillers for increasing the adhesive power of adhesive compounds containing at least one poly(meth)acrylate and optionally at least one synthetic rubber and/or for increasing the shock performance of such adhesive compounds with respect to adhesive compounds which do not contain any polyurethane- and/or silicone-based filler.

Abstract: Punched articles permanently close holes in metal sheets or in plastic parts and comprise a carrier made of a composite laminate composed of at least one first layer formed by a needle-punched nonwoven and containing polyacrylonitrile fibers, optionally at least one second layer formed by a first pressure-sensitive adhesive compound, at least one third layer formed by a glass woven fabric or glass laid fabric with a weight per unit of area of 30 to 200 g/m2, optionally at least one fourth layer formed by a second pressure-sensitive adhesive compound, at least one fifth layer formed by a metal layer, and at least one sixth layer formed by an acrylate-based pressure-sensitive adhesive compound with a weight per unit area of 300 to 1800 g/m2.

Abstract: An optical transparent adhesive layer with both bubble resistance and yellowing resistance and its application. Specifically, the present discloses a composition, an adhesive layer obtained by further polymerizing the composition has both excellent bubble resistance and excellent yellowing resistance, which can fully satisfy the comprehensive requirements of the market for optical transparent adhesive layers.

Abstract: An adhesive that comprises: (a) 35 to 55 wt. % of an elastomer component; (b) 20 to 45 wt. % of an adhesive resin component; and (c) 15 to 40 wt. % of a plasticizing component, wherein (c1) 8 to 35 wt. % of (c) is made of one or more plasticizing oils, and (c2) optionally up to 32 wt. % of (c) is made of one or more plasticizers that differ from plasticizing oils.

Abstract: An adhesive tape (1) which requires a smaller amount of adhesive by comparison with conventional adhesive tapes having the same adhesive properties is obtained using a method for producing an adhesive tape, which method comprises the following steps: a) mixing an ASE thickener with water and producing an (ASE) thickener-water mixture (7); b) producing an adhesive dispersion (8) from an adhesive and a solvent; c) providing a textile substrate (2); d) applying the (ASE) thickener-water mixture (7) to the textile substrate; e) applying the adhesive dispersion (8) to the (ASE) thickener-water mixture (7) in order to obtain the adhesive tape; f) drying the obtained adhesive tape; in which method the thickener, in particular the ASE thickener, is saturated with water and the adhesive dispersion (8) is applied after or at the same time as the (ASE) thickener-water mixture (7) is applied.

Abstract: A process for producing a cured pressure-sensitive adhesive that comprises a composition including at least one solid acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, at least one tackifier resin, and optionally at least one liquid acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber, comprises subjecting the composition to electron-beam irradiation (EBC) with an acceleration voltage of 1.8 to 2.38 kV per 1 pm layer thickness of the composition and with a total beam dose of 5 to 50 kGy. Also disclosed is a cured pressure-sensitive adhesive obtained or obtainable by the process. Further disclosed is a double-sidedly adhering, especially carrierless, adhesive tape, and also single- or double-sidedly adhering adhesive tape comprising, on a carrier layer, the cured pressure-sensitive adhesive. Disclosed finally is the use of the pressure-sensitive adhesive or of an adhesive tape made therefrom for bonding components in electronic devices, especially in mobile electronic devices, preferably tablets, mobile phones or smart watches.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-face adhesive tape that can be removed by twisting, prying or peeling off from, e.g., a wall without leaving residues. The present invention also relates to a method for the concealed mounting on and residue-free and non-destructive removal of objects from a sensitive substrate, wherein the object is affixed to the sensitive substrate by means of the double-face adhesive tape and, as and when necessary, is removed by twisting or prying or peeling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a film laminate which is formed and designed to be separated after permanent adhesive bonding, comprising the following layers: a) a first adhesive compound layer, preferably a contact adhesive layer, b) a first support material, preferably in the form of a film, c) a separating layer, d) optionally a second support material, preferably in the form of a film, e) a second adhesive compound layer, preferably a contact adhesive layer, characterised in that the separating layer—has a thickness of 40 nm to 500 nm,—is black,—has a maximum transmittance of 30%,—consists of a metal which can be at least partially removed by laser radiation, the second adhesive compound layer being translucent to laser beams and/or the first adhesive compound layer and the first support material being translucent to laser beams.

Abstract: Methods for producing an adhesive filament from a pressure-sensitive adhesive, devices for carrying out the methods, adhesive filaments, adhesive rollers, and printed elements are provided. The methods comprise providing the pressure-sensitive adhesive; forming the pressure-sensitive adhesive to a material strand and treating at least a partial region of the surface of the material strand with a plasma stream.

Abstract: Adhesive tapes, especially for lengthwise jacketing of elongate items such as cable harnesses in motor vehicles and methods for producing and using said adhesive tapes are disclosed. Each adhesive tape comprises a carrier having a width BT based on the cross direction and at least one layer of adhesive applied on a bottom side of the carrier, wherein the adhesive layer bearing a second carrier, which has a lower width BSchutz than the width BT of the first carrier. The first carrier with the adhesive layer protrudes two-sidedly relative to the side edges of the second carrier, where the first protrusion has a width of BStart and the second protrusion has a width of BHülle. The first carrier is a woven fabric having a basis weight of 50 to 200 g/m2 and the second carrier is a textile carrier having a basis weight of 300 to 1000 g/m2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for homogenously incorporating filler into a self-adhesive compound, in particular a thermally crosslinkable self-adhesive compound, based on non-thermoplastic elastomer in a continuously working unit with a filling part and a compounding part.