{"id":3747,"date":"2023-07-18T12:17:47","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T10:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certoplast.pixel-tal.de\/infopoint\/glossary\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T15:08:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T14:08:30","slug":"glossary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/infopoint\/glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\t\t\t       \r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"hero hero-1ce9bb6c full\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n\t\t\t       \r\n                    \r\n            <div class=\"hero-slide hero-slide-1696f0b7 is-style-image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-canvas\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-subheadline\">Worth knowing<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero-headline\">Glossary<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-media hero-media-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"519\" 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id=\"1\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Abrasion Resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to withstand rubbing and friction and still function satisfactorily.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"2\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Abrasion resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to resist friction and still function satisfactorily.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"3\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Accelarated Ageing<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A means whereby the deterioration of a tape may be accelerated in the laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"4\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Accelerated ageing<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A test that can be used to accelerate the ageing of an adhesive tape in the laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"5\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Acrylic Polymer<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A synthetic polymer with excellent ageing characteristics that can be used either as a single component adhesive or a coating or a saturant, depending upon composition<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"6\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Acrylic polymer<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A synthetic polymer with excellent ageing properties that can be used either as a one-component adhesive or as a coating or impregnating agent, depending on its composition<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"7\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesion<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The state in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"8\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesion Build Up<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">An increase in the adhesion value of a pressure sensitive tape after it has been allowed to dwell on the substrate<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"9\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesion promoter<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">See primer<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"10\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesion to backing<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The force required to remove a tape ( in the same manner as peel adhesion ) from its own backing to which it has been reapplied with a definite pressure after being removed from the roll<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"11\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesive Failure<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Failure of an adhesive bond so that the separation is at the interface of adhesive and substrate and no residue is left on the substrate<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"12\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesive failure<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Failure of an adhesive bond so that separation occurs at the interface between the adhesive and the backing material and no residue remains on the backing material.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"13\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesive Residue<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">See\u00a0Adhesive Deposit<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"14\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesive residues<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#47\">See adhesive transfer<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"15\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesive strength<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The state in which two surfaces are held together by interfacial forces<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"16\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesive strength build-up<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">An increase in the adhesion value of a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape after it has been applied to the substrate<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"17\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesive strength on the back of the tape<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The force required to remove a tape (in the same way as peel adhesion) from its own backing material to which it has been reapplied after being peeled from the roll at a given pressure.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"18\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesive Transfer<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Adhesive which is pulled away from the tape on removal and remains on the substrate<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"19\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Adhesive transfer<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Adhesive that is removed from the adhesive tape when it is peeled off and remains on the backing material.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"B\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"B\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">B<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"20\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Backing<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The flexible supporting film, fabric, foil, or paper to which a pressure sensitive adhesive is applied<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"21\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Bleeding<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#53\">See\u00a0Migration<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"22\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Bleeding<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#59\">See Migration<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"23\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Breaking Strength<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The force required to break a unit width of tape under prescribed conditions<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"24\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Breaking strength<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The force required to tear a tape under prescribed conditions.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"C\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"C\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">C<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"25\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Caliper<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#87\">See\u00a0Thickness<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"26\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Calipers<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#15\">See thickness<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"27\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Carrier<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The base material onto which a pressure sensitive adhesive is applied, on both faces, to produce a double-sided tape<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"28\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Carrier<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">see carrier<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"29\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Cohesion<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of an adhesive to resist splitting<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"30\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Cohesion<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The internal strength of an adhesive<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"31\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Cohesion failure<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Failure of an adhesive bond so that separation occurs within the adhesive<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"32\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Cohesive Failure<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Failure of an adhesive bond such that the separation is within the adhesive<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"33\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Cohesive Strength<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">As\u00a0Cohesion<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"34\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Cohesive strength<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#49\">See cohesion<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"35\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Color<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Usually describes the color of an adhesive tape when looking at the back, regardless of the color of the adhesive<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"36\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Colour<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Usually describes the colour of a tape when looking at the backing, regardless of the colour of the adhesive<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"37\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Conditioning<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The process of subjecting material to specific temperatures and relative humidity conditions for a defined period of time<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"38\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Conditioning<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The process of exposing material to specific temperatures and relative humidity conditions for a specified period of time<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"39\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Core<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The inner cardboard or plastic cylinder on which the tape is wound<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"40\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Creped Paper<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Paper having small regular folds to give higher elongation than a flat back paper of the same weight<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"41\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Creped paper<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Paper with small regular folds to achieve a higher elongation than a paper with a flat back of the same weight<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"42\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Crimping<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The tendency of a tape to unwind when it is unwound and left hanging from the roll<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"43\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Cross-Linking<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The development of a three-dimensional structure within an adhesive to improve cohesive strength, temperature, oil or solvent resistance<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"44\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Curling<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The tendency of a tape to curl back on itself when unwound and allowed to hang from the roll<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"45\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Curvature<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#76\">See telescoping<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"D\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"D\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">D<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"46\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Delamination<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A splitting of the backing or carrier into two distinct layers<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"47\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Delamination<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Splitting the carrier material into two different layers<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"48\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Dishing<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#83\">See\u00a0Telescoping<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"49\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Double Sided<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">See\u00a0Double Coated<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"50\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Double-sided adhesive tape<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">An adhesive tape which is coated with adhesive on both sides<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"E\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"E\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">E<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"51\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Edge corrugation<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Lifting the outer edge of an adhesive tape after application<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"52\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Edge Curl<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The peeling back or lifting of the outer edge of a tape after application<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"53\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Elastic Memory<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A tendency of some tape backings to attempt to return to their original length after becoming elongated<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"54\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Elastic memory<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The tendency of some adhesive tape carriers to return to their original length after being extended<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"55\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Electrical Strength<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The voltage at which breakdown of the tape occurs under the prescribed testing conditions divided by the distance of the two electrodes between which the voltage is applied<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"56\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Electrical strength<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The voltage at which a breakdown of the tape occurs under the prescribed test conditions, divided by the distance between the two electrodes between which the voltage is applied.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"57\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Elongation at Break<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The amount a tape has stretched lengthwise at the point of breaking. It is expressed as a percentage of the original unstretched length<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"58\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Elongation at break<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The amount by which a tape has stretched longitudinally at the break point. It is expressed as a percentage of the original, unstretched length. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"F\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"F\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">F<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"59\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Filaments<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Thin longitudinal threads of glass, polyester, Nylon or other high strength materials<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"60\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Filaments<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Thin longitudinal threads made of glass, polyester, nylon or other high-strength materials<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"61\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Film<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Uniform, homogeneous, non-fibrous synthetic webs<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"62\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Flagging<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A peeling away from the surface or tape backing of the end of a length of tape, particularly in a spiral wrapped application<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"63\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Flagging<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Removal of the tape end at the end of the winding after processing the adhesive tape<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"64\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Flame Resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to withstand exposure to flame, fireproof materials will not burn when exposed to flame flame resistant ( fire retardant, self extinguishing ) Materials will burn when exposed to flame but not continue to burn after the flame is removed<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"65\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Flame resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to withstand flames. Fire-resistant materials do not burn when exposed to flames. Flame-resistant (fire-retardant, self-extinguishing) materials will burn when exposed to flames, but will not continue to burn after the flame has been removed  <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"66\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Flexibility<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to be freely bent or flexed during application, particularly applicable in low temperature use<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"67\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Flexibility<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to be freely bent or flexed during application<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"68\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Foam<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A soft cushion material formed by creating bubbles in base materials, such as natural or synthetic rubbers, or other elastomeric materials<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"69\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Foam<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A soft cushioning material created by the formation of bubbles in base materials such as natural or synthetic rubber or other elastomer materials<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"G\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"G\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">G<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"70\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Gapping<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Opening between layers of tape in a roll<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"71\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Gapping<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Gaps between the adhesive tape layers of a roll<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"72\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Gauge<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#87\">See\u00a0Thickness<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"73\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Gloss<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The measure of the reflectiveness of a tape backing, generally expressed by such terms as glossy, low gloss dull, etc. A more specific definition is on the Gardner scale which measures absorption of light reflected from a beam with a stated angle of incidence<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"74\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Gloss<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The measure of the reflectivity of an adhesive tape backing, generally expressed by terms such as glossy, low gloss, matt, etc. A more specific definition can be found on the Gardner scale, which measures the absorption of light emitted from a beam with a specified angle of incidence<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"H\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"H\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">H<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"75\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Heat resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to withstand a specified temperature<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"76\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Heat resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to withstand a certain temperature<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"77\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">High Speed Unwind<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Unwinding or dispensing of tapes at a relatively high speed, usually over 15 metres per minute<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"78\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Holding force<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of the adhesive to withstand forces exerted in the same plane as the tape <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"79\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Holding Power<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of the adhesive to resist forces applied in the same plane as the tape<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"80\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Hot melt adhesive<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A pressure-sensitive adhesive that is applied to the substrate in hot, molten form and forms a conventional pressure-sensitive adhesive when it cools.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"81\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Hot melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesive<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A pressure sensitive adhesive applied to the backing in a hot molten form which cools to form a conventional pressure sensitive adhesive<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"I\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"I\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">I<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"82\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Impact resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">See impact resistance<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"83\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Inner bond<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#49\">See cohesion<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"84\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Insulating Tape<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Tapes used for electrical insulation<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"85\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Insulating tape<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Tapes for electrical insulation<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"86\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Insulation Resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to prevent the flow of a current across the surface of the backing<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"87\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Insulation resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to prevent the flow of current across the surface of the carrier.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"88\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Interliner<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#68\">See Release\u00a0Liner<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"89\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Interliner<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">See release liner<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"90\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Internal Bond<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">As\u00a0Cohesion<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"L\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"L\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">L<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"91\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Label material<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Pressure-sensitive materials that are normally printed, often die-cut, supplied in roll or sheet form with interleaving and intended for use as labels.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"92\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Label Stock<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Pressure sensitive materials which are usually printed, frequently die-cut, furnished in roll or sheet form with an interleave, and intended for use as labels<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"93\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Laminate, Lamination<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Combinations of two or more materials which function as one backing e. g Polyurethane foam and polyester film<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"94\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Laminate, lamination<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Combinations of two or more materials acting as a carrier, e.g. g polyurethane foam and polyester film<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"95\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Lifting<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Occurs when sections of tape loses contact with the surface to which the tape is applied<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"96\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Liner<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#68\">See Release\u00a0Liner<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"97\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Liner<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">See release liner<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"M\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"M\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">M<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"98\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Metal Foil<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Thin flexible sheets of metal such as aluminium or lead used as tape backings<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"99\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Metal foil<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Thin, flexible metal plates such as aluminum or lead, which are used as adhesive tape carriers<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"100\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Migration<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The movement over a period of time, of an ingredient from one component to another when the two are in surface contact. May occur between tape components or between a tape and the substrate<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"101\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Migration<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The movement of a component from one component to another over a period of time when the two are in surface contact. Can occur between belt components or between a tape and the substrate <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"N\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"N\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">N<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"102\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Networking<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The development of a three-dimensional structure within an adhesive to improve cohesive strength, temperature, oil or solvent resistance<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"O\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"O\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">O<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"103\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Off Core<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Layers of tape are in correct alignment, but tape is displaced sideways on core<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"104\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Offset<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The movement of a component of an adhesive tape, usually the adhesive, from its proper location to another position. This transfer can occur when unwinding the tape or when removing the tape from the substrate. <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"105\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Offsetting<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The movement of a component of a tape, usually the adhesive, from its proper place to some other position. This transfer may occur during unwinding of the tape, or on removal of the tape from the substrate<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"106\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">One-sided<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The adhesive is only applied to one surface of the carrier<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"107\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Open Side (Adhesive)<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">That surface of the adhesive on a double sided tape which is exposed on normal unwinding or separation<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"108\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Open side (adhesive)<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The surface of the adhesive on a double-sided adhesive tape that is exposed during normal unwinding or cutting.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"109\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Open Side (Liner)<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Is that surface of a release liner which is exposed on normal unwinding or separation<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"110\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Open side (liner)<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Is the surface of a release liner that is exposed during normal unwinding or cutting.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"P\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"P\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">P<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"111\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Peel Adhesion<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The force required to peel a strip of tape from a substrate at a specified angle and speed<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"112\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Peel-off adhesion<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The force required to remove a strip of adhesive tape from a substrate at a specific angle and speed<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"113\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Permanent Adhesive<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">An adhesive that has been designed to remain permanently in position under the specified service Conditions<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"114\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Permanent adhesive<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">An adhesive designed to remain permanently in place under the specified operating conditions<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"115\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Plasticised Polyvinylchloride<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A tough durable plastic film having excellent resistance to oils, chemicals and many solvents. It can also be coloured. Its high stretch is due to the addition of a plasticizer<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"116\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Plasticized polyvinyl chloride<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A robust, durable plastic film with excellent resistance to oils, chemicals and many solvents. It can also be dyed. Its high elasticity is due to the addition of a plasticizer.  <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"117\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Polyester<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A strong film having good resistance to moisture, solvents, oils, caustics and many other chemicals. It is usually transparent<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"118\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Polyester<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A material that is often used in carrier materials for adhesive tapes. Can be used as fabric, fleece or film. <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"119\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Polyethlene<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A tough, stretchy film having very good low temperature characteristics<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"120\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Polyethylene<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A robust, stretchable film with very good low-temperature properties<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"121\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Polypropylene<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A similar film to polyethylene, but stronger and having a higher temperature resistance<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"122\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Polypropylene<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A similar film to polyethylene, but stronger and more temperature-resistant<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"123\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Pressure Sensitive Adhesive<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A type of adhesive, which is permanently tacky at room temperature and when applied to a variety of surfaces,forms an immediate bond. The bond strength may increase by pressure with time<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"124\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Pressure sensitive adhesive<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A term used to describe a category of tapes coated on one or both sides with a pressure sensitive adhesive. It is permanently tacky at room temperature and does not need to be activated by water, solvents or heat to adhere to a variety of different surfaces on contact. The bond strength can be increased by pressure and\/or time.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"125\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Pressure Sensitive Tape<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A term used to describe a category of tape coated on one or both faces with a pressure sensitive adhesive. It is permanently tacky at room temperature and requires no activation by water, solvent or heat to adhere to a variety of dissimilar surfaces upon contact. in some cases the adhesive may be further cured by heating after application. The bond strength may be increased by pressure and\/or time<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Q\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"Q\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">Q<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"126\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Quick Stick<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#81\">See\u00a0Tack<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"127\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Quick Stick<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">See Tack<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"R\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"R\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">R<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"128\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Reinforcement<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A material which strengthens the backing and\/or the adhesive<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"129\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Reinforcement<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A material that reinforces the carrier material and\/or the adhesive<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"130\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Release film<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A removable material that protects the adhesive surface(s)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"131\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Release Liner<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A removable material which protects the adhesive face or faces<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"132\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Removable Adhesive<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">An adhesive that has been designed to allow subsequent removal, without damaging or contaminating the substrate under specified conditions<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"133\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Removable adhesive<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">An adhesive that has been designed so that it can be subsequently removed under certain conditions without damaging or contaminating the substrate.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"134\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Removal<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The act of pulling tape away from the substrate<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"135\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Replacement<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Removing the adhesive tape from the substrate.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"136\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Resistance to Acids, Alkalies<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to resist exposure to such conditions after application and to perform satisfactorily<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"137\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Resistance to acids and bases<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of an adhesive tape to withstand such conditions after application and to function satisfactorily.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"138\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Resistance to Oils, Grease, etc<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to resist exposure to such conditions after application, and to perform satisfactorily<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"139\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Resistance to oils, greases, etc.<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of an adhesive tape to withstand such conditions. to withstand such conditions after application and to function satisfactorily <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"140\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Resistance to Weather. Solvents<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of tape to resist exposures to such conditions after application and perform satisfactorily<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"141\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Roll-off force<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The force required to unwind the tape from the roll under specified conditions.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"S\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"S\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">S<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"142\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Shear Adhesion<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#42\">See\u00a0Holding Power<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"143\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Shear liability<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#33\">See holding force<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"144\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Shock Resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">See\u00a0Impact Resistance<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"145\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Shrinkage<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Reduction in any dimension of a tape<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"146\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Shrinkage<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Reduction of any dimension of a tape<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"147\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Single Faced<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The adhesive is applied to one surface of the backing only<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"148\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Sleeve<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The inner cardboard or plastic cylinder on which the tape is wound<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"149\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Sleeve offset<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The layers of adhesive tape are correctly aligned, but the adhesive tape is shifted sideways on the core.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"150\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Slide<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Uniform, homogeneous, non-fibrous synthetic webs<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"151\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Stickiness<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The property of an adhesive tape to create an immediate bond with measurable force when the adhesive comes into contact with a substrate without external pressure.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"152\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Stiffness<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The measure of a tapes flexibility and conformability<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"153\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Stiffness<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The measure of the flexibility and adaptability of a tape<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"154\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Storage Stability<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to retain a specified level of its original properties after defined conditions of storage<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"155\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Storage stability<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to retain a certain degree of its original properties after defined storage conditions<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"156\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Substrate<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The surface to which a pressure sensitive tape is applied<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"157\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Substrate<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The surface to which a pressure-sensitive tape is applied<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"T\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"T\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">T<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"158\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Tack<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The property of an adhesive tape that causes an instant bond, with measurable force, during the contact of the adhesive and a substrate without externally applied pressure<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"159\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Take off<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Occurs when sections of the tape lose contact with the surface to which the tape is applied<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"160\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Tear Resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to resist tearing<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"161\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Tear resistance<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of an adhesive tape to resist tearing.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"162\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Telescoping<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Describes the shape of a roll of tape which has changed from being flat to become conical or dish-shaped<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"163\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Telescoping<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Describes the shape of an adhesive tape roll that has changed from a flat to a conical or plate-shaped form.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"164\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Tensile Strength<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The force required to break unit cross section area of the tape. It is a property of the material which is independent of the thickness of the sample<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"165\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Tensile strength<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The force required to tear the cross-sectional area of the tape. This is a property of the material that is independent of the thickness of the sample. <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"166\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Thermoplastic<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Softens on heating. Reverts to original state when cooled. This process may be repeated<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"167\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Thermoplastic<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Becomes softer when heated. Returns to its original state when cooled. This process can be repeated.  <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"168\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Thermoset<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Becomes firmer when heated and remains firmer when cooled. The heat curing of the adhesive improves the solvent resistance and increases the softening temperature. <\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"169\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Thermosetting<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Becomes firmer on heating and remains so on cooling. thermosetting of adhesive improves solvent resistance and increases softening temperature<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"170\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Thickness<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The perpendicular distance between the two opposite surfaces of a complete tape<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"171\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Thickness<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The vertical distance between the two opposite surfaces of a complete tape.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"172\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Tie Coat<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">See\u00a0Prime Coat<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"173\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Transfer<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\"><a href=\"#55\">See\u00a0Offsetting<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"174\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Transfer<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">See offset<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"175\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Transfer ribbon<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A tape with two pressure-sensitive surfaces without backing, which may or may not contain reinforcing fibers, and with a release liner separating the adhesive surfaces.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"176\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Transfer Tape<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">A tape having two pressure sensitive surfaces without the need for a carrier, which may or may not have reinforcing fibres in it and with a release liner separating the adhesive surfaces<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"177\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Transparent<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to allow the transmission of light.a tape is rated as transparent if 10 point type can be easily read when the tape is applied directly over it<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"178\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Transparent<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of a tape to transmit light.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"U\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"U\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">U<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"179\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Unwind force<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The force required to remove the tape from the roll under prescribed conditions<\/span><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"180\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Unwinding at high speed<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">Unwinding or dispensing tapes at relatively high speeds, usually over 15 meters per minute<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"W\" class=\"glossary-char-group \" data-id=\"W\"><div class=\"glossary-char-wrap\"><div class=\"glossary-char\">W<\/div><a href=\"#glossary\" class=\"glossary-back-to-top\">Back to top<\/a><\/div><div class=\"glossary-entry-group\"><div class=\"glossary-entry\"><div id=\"181\" class=\"glossary-entry-title\">Weather resistance. Solvent<\/div><span class=\"glossary-entry-copytext\">The ability of the tape to withstand such conditions after application and to function satisfactorily<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this area you will find definitions of technical terms.Search by using the chars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3491,"parent":3693,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3747","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3747","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3747"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4817,"href":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3747\/revisions\/4817"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3693"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3491"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certoplast.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}