Removable adhesives are pressure-sensitive adhesives, which when it has been applied to a surface may be easily removed at a later date. The adhesive itself displays relatively low final adhesion. Although it adheres firmly to the substrate, it can be removed again for quite a long period of time. Ease of removal depends on the nature of the substrate, the conditions at the time of application and the environmental conditions during the service life of the label. Peel & reseal – our adhesive solutions allow the material to retain its adhesion strength no matter how many times it is reapplied. If you require a label that is easy to remove, allowing your customer to take it off of your product without damaging it, you are in the right place! Due to our state-of-the-art printing and finishing processes, there aren't many shapes we can't offer, so the choice is yours.

Non-structural adhesives are most useful where a temporary bond of low to medium strength is required. They add value in a number of applications:Often, removable adhesives are used for positioning parts to be bonded by other means. High creep, low resistance to temperature or solvents, all characteristics detrimental in a structural adhesive, are desirable when the adhesive is used as a positioning aid during product assembly. Open time and initial bond must also be considered. Three types of elastomer adhesives offer different properties for removable bonds: Examples of temporary adhesives include wood glues, elastomers, silicone sealants and pressure sensitive tapes or films. How Removable Adhesives Work Tecbond 2507 FS: the low peel strength is suitable for temporary bonds – like when attaching credit cards to paper. The product comes as a small pillow and is easily loaded into the Tec 4500 B glue gun. Hot-melt adhesives are 100 % solid, so no solvent is required for application, only heat. These come in a wide variety of formulations that offer short to indefinite open times. Initial bond strength is controlled by temperature of the adhesive and substrate. They have high water-resistance, so solvents must be used for removal. Their material cost lies between solvent and water-based adhesives For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.

Water-borne adhesives offer several open times from short to indefinite and can be removed without chemical solvents. Their initial strength is moderate and drying times longer compared to solvent-based adhesives, but they have wide application temperature ranges. They must be protected from freezing.

Other Removable Adhesives

Cleanly peel off – these adhesives cling firmly to both paper and filmic face materials, yet reposition easily and remove without a trace.