Carrier-backed grades like the 3M 8926 series are designed to be reworkable during assembly. Transfer tapes (8805 to 8820) form a permanent bond; removal requires mechanical peeling and solvent cleaning of residue.
Clean both surfaces with isopropyl alcohol, position the die-cut pad, and apply firm, even pressure with a roller or press. Full bond strength builds over about 72 hours, so avoid stressing the joint immediately after assembly.
Not meaningfully. Standard polyimide tape is an electrical insulator with low thermal conductivity (roughly 0.2 W/m·K) and is used for masking and electrical insulation, not heat transfer. For thermal joints, use a purpose-filled thermally conductive tape.
No. Standard thermally conductive tapes use ceramic fillers that conduct heat but insulate electrically, with dielectric strengths of 15 to 26 kV/mm. 3M's 9876 heat spreading tape, built on a copper layer, is the exception; check before using it near live circuits.
Yes, within its design envelope. Filled acrylic tapes conduct 0.6 to 1.5 W/m·K, a 20 to 50 times improvement over the air gap they replace. For extreme heat loads with existing clamping, paste can outperform tape; where the tape must also hold the part, it is usually the better system choice.
Thermal tape bonds heat-generating electronic components (LEDs, power ICs, sensors) to heat sinks, spreaders or housings while conducting heat across the joint. It replaces mechanical fasteners and separate thermal interface materials in one peel-and-stick step.
Yes. We support the full journey from a single prototype through to full production runs, with the same engineering team involved throughout, so parts stay consistent as you scale.
We convert foams, single- and double-sided adhesive tapes, transfer adhesives, films, membranes, rubber, elastomers, felts and gasket materials. If your material isn't listed, ask — we can usually source and convert it or recommend an alternative.
Material converting is the process of transforming raw flexible materials — such as foams, tapes, adhesives, films and rubber — into finished components through cutting, slitting, laminating and shaping. At RGH we do this to custom specifications for performance-critical manufacturing applications.
As a precision converter, RGH can supply 3M conductive tapes custom-cut to your exact production requirements. We provide them in bespoke roll widths, strips, or precision die-cut parts on a removable liner, allowing for seamless integration and fast, waste-free application on your assembly line.
These tapes are engineered for long-term environmental stability. They offer excellent resistance to oxidation, high temperatures, and moisture, ensuring that the electrical contact resistance remains low and grounding performance stays secure throughout the lifespan of the device.
As a precision converter, RGH can supply 3M conductive tapes custom-cut to your exact production requirements. We provide them in bespoke roll widths, strips, or precision die-cut parts on a removable liner, allowing for seamless integration and fast, waste-free application on your assembly line.
XYZ-axis (isotropic) conductive tapes provide electrical conductivity through both the thickness of the tape (Z-axis) and across the surface plane (X and Y axes), making them ideal for general shielding and grounding. Z-axis (anisotropic) conductive tapes only allow electricity to flow vertically through the thickness of the tape, isolating adjacent closely-spaced traces without shorting them.
No. 3M™ Electrically Conductive Tapes use advanced pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs). They achieve high-bond strength and reliable electrical contact instantly upon physical pressure at room temperature, eliminating the need for time-consuming thermal curing or specialised ovens.
Yes. Many tapes in the 3M range feature highly conformable foil or fabric backings (such as nonwoven scrims or woven threads). These backings allow the tape to easily flex, wrap around edges, and maintain consistent, reliable contact with both rigid, soft, or textured substrates.
When placed near internal antennas, absorbers suppress stray electromagnetic noise and crosstalk from nearby microprocessors or high-speed components. By cleaning up this background "noise," the absorber significantly improves the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), leading to better wireless connectivity and device performance.
As a precision converter, RGH can supply EMI absorbers in rolls, sheets, strips, or custom die-cut parts tailored to the exact geometry of your electronic housing or internal components. This ensures a perfect fit for complex layouts and fast integration into your manufacturing process.
While EMI shields (like copper or aluminum foils) reflect electromagnetic energy to block it from passing through, EMI absorbers contain specialised magnetic particles that actually soak up the noise and convert it into negligible thermal energy. Absorbers are ideal for eliminating internal reflections and suppressing near-field noise within a closed device.
Absorbing performance is highly thickness-dependent. Thicker absorbers generally offer higher attenuation and work better at lower frequencies, whereas ultra-thin absorbers are optimised for high-frequency noise and tight spaces. Our technical team can help you select the exact thickness required to target your specific problem frequencies.
Yes. We can convert EMI absorbers with an optional pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)—available in both conductive and nonconductive options. This allows for quick, reliable peel-and-stick application directly onto components, shields, or enclosures during production line assembly.
They range from thin transfer adhesives (0.05 mm) to thicker variants with carriers depending on bond line and conformability needs.
Yes. We can convert tapes into any shape for assembly lines, mounting applications, and high-precision components.
Common variants include acrylic, rubber-based and silicone, each suited for different substrates and environments.
High-performance acrylic adhesives are designed for plastics like PP, PE, and powder-coated surfaces.
Acrylic adhesives offer excellent UV, temperature, and moisture resistance, making them ideal for outdoor applications.
Acrylic foam tapes provide the best durability, including excellent resistance to heat, humidity, and outdoor environments.
Absolutely. RGH die-cut foam tapes into gaskets, spacers, bonding pads, and assembly-ready components
They offer gap filling, vibration damping, and strong adhesion—ideal for uneven or textured surfaces.
Common carriers include PE, PU and PVC. Each offers different mechanical and environmental properties.
Yes. Many grades meet automotive standards for trim mounting, interior bonding, and vibration management.
Yes. EPDM bonds very well with high-performance acrylic adhesives and RGH commonly supply with adhesive backing for easy installation.
EPDM foams come in a several densities and can be supplied in thicknesses from thin gasketing layers to thick sealing strips. Custom die-cutting and lamination are standard for RGH.
EPDM foam offers excellent resistance to weathering, UV, ozone, and temperature extremes, making it ideal for outdoor sealing applications.
Yes. RGH commonly supply EPDM into automotive door seals, HVAC units, and enclosure gasketing due to its long-term durability and compression-set resistance.
EPDM provides poor resistance to oils, fuels, and hydrocarbons. For oil exposure, neoprene or NBR-based foams are typically recommended.
Black and white felts are standard. White felt is often used in manufacturing environments where vision systems or human operators need clear visual confirmation that the part has been correctly applied, helping improve quality control.
Automotive-grade felts provide excellent abrasion resistance, stable compression characteristics, and long-term durability under repeated movement or vibration. They retain their structure over time, ensuring consistent anti-rattle and NVH performance.
Thin gauge felts are primarily used for anti-rattle, buzz-squeak-rattle (BSR) control, and vibration damping within vehicle interiors. They are commonly installed between plastic mouldings, trim panels, and metal interfaces to minimise noise and improve perceived quality.
Yes. We routinely convert felt into bespoke die-cut or CNC-cut parts tailored to the exact geometry of clips, trims, brackets, and interior interfaces. This ensures a precise fit and reliable long-term noise reduction.
Absolutely. Thin gauge felt can be supplied with pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side, making it ideal for cable wrapping, harness protection, and quick installation on production lines.
Yes. We regularly supply kiss-cut components on rolls to support automated and semi-automated production processes, helping customers improve productivity and consistency.
We aim to respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible, typically within one working day.
Yes. Many customers contact us with an application challenge rather than a detailed specification. Our experienced team can help identify the most suitable material and converting method to achieve the required performance and cost objectives.
Lead times vary depending on the material, complexity, and quantity required. Standard products can often be supplied quickly, while bespoke solutions may require tooling and approval before production.
Minimum order quantities vary depending on the material and manufacturing process. We work with customers on both development projects and high-volume production programmes.
Material converting is the process of transforming raw flexible materials — such as foams, tapes, adhesives, films and rubber — into finished components through cutting, slitting, laminating and shaping. At RGH we do this to custom specifications for performance-critical manufacturing applications.
We convert foams, single- and double-sided adhesive tapes, transfer adhesives, films, membranes, rubber, elastomers, felts and gasket materials. If your material isn't listed, ask — we can usually source and convert it or recommend an alternative.
Yes. We support the full journey from a single prototype through to full production runs, with the same engineering team involved throughout, so parts stay consistent as you scale.
RGH can supply neoprene with acrylic or rubber-based adhesives for easy to bond applications.
Most grades exhibit good compression-set performance, helping maintain long-term sealing effectiveness.
Neoprene foam offers balanced resistance to weather, abrasion, and moderate oil exposure, making it ideal for general-purpose sealing, gasketing, and insulation.
Neoprene has moderate oil and chemical resistance—better than EPDM but not as strong as nitrile rubber—making it suitable for light-to-medium oil exposure.
Many neoprene foams are inherently flame-resistant or available in FR-certified formulations. Always check the specific grade for compliance.
Yes. RGH can laminate PE foam to a range of adhesive tape and can also laminate to fabrics
Many grades are recyclable, and some are available in low-density or bio-based formulations.
PE foam is a closed-cell, lightweight material with excellent impact absorption, moisture resistance, and chemical stability.
Yes. Its shock absorption and tear resistance make it ideal for packaging. RGH manufacture case inserts and transportation protection from a range of different PE foams.
Standard PE foam has a moderate service temperature range. Cross-linked PE foams offer enhanced thermal stability and surface finish.
Fire performance varies by grade. Standard PU foam is combustible, but fire-retardant and UL-listed grades are available depending on application requirements.
Absolutely. PU foam is easily cut, slit, profiled, and die-cut into custom geometries for gasketing, sound management, and protective applications.
Open cell PU foam is widely used for cushioning, acoustic control, ventilation, filtration, and protective packaging due to its soft, breathable, and flexible structure.
No. Because it has an open, interconnected cell structure, it allows air and moisture to pass through. It is ideal for ventilation and acoustic damping, but not for watertight sealing.
Yes. RGH laminate PU foam with a range of pressure-sensitive adhesives.
Yes. Poron is available in multiple durometers and densities to suit sealing, impact protection, or energy absorption applications.
Poron bonds well with acrylic adhesives and can be supplied with PSA for easy placement and assembly.
Poron has a microcellular structure that provides superior compression-set resistance and consistent long-term performance.
Yes. Poron’s softness, tight tolerances, and stability make it ideal for electronics gasketing, cushioning, and gap filling.
Poron is resistant to moisture absorption and maintains its mechanical properties in humid environments.
PVC foam typically performs reliably across moderate temperature ranges and provides good resistance to oils, fuels, and many industrial chemicals. However, specific temperature and chemical tolerances depend on foam density and grade, so material selection should be application-driven.
PVC foam is produced in a range of densities—from soft, highly conformable grades to firmer structural variants—and can be supplied in multiple thicknesses depending on sealing or cushioning requirements. As converters, we can slit, laminate, die-cut, and supply custom-shaped parts to meet precise specifications.
PVC foam is a closed-cell polyvinyl chloride material known for its excellent compressibility, vibration damping, and sealing performance. It is widely used in automotive, HVAC, construction, electronics, and general industrial sealing applications.
Yes. Closed-cell PVC foam offers strong resistance to water absorption, UV exposure, and many environmental factors. It maintains its sealing performance in outdoor or intermittent moisture conditions, making it suitable for weatherstripping and gasketing applications.
Absolutely. PVC foam bonds well with a wide range of PSAs, including 3M high-performance acrylic adhesives. Adhesive-backed PVC foam is commonly used for gaskets, mounting, and vibration-damping pads where ease of installation and secure adhesion are required.
This blend offers excellent oil resistance, good aging stability, and enhanced durability compared to pure PVC foam.
It performs well in moderate-to-high temperature ranges, depending on grade. It is widely used in refrigeration and automotive systems.
Yes. It is commonly used for thermal insulation, pipe lagging, and vibration damping due to its closed-cell structure.
PVC/Nitrile foam has very low water absorption, making it suitable for moisture-rich environments
Yes. RGH convert this foam in to many formats and can be supplied adhesive-backed for easy installation.
Yes. It is available in a range of PPI ratings (pores per inch) to control filtration efficiency and airflow.
Absolutely. We cut, shape, and laminate reticulated foam for custom filtration and acoustic components.
Reticulated (open-cell) foam is used for filtration, acoustic control, air flow applications, and fluid management systems.
It has a skeletal, highly open structure created through a reticulation process, providing excellent permeability.
Yes. It is chemically stable and can be washed and reused in many filtration or cleaning applications.
The Rogers BISCO® product range includes high-performance silicone foam and sponge materials designed for demanding sealing, cushioning, and protection applications. These materials are trusted for their reliability in harsh environments and are widely used in electronics, transportation, aerospace, and industrial systems due to their superior durability and thermal stability.
BISCO® HT-800 is a medium-firm silicone foam known for its excellent compression and recovery characteristics. In electronics, it is valued for:
HT-800 is commonly used in electronic enclosures, display assemblies, thermal interfaces, and cushioning applications
Silicone sponge can be manufactured and converted into a wide variety of formats to suit specific applications. These include sheets, rolls, gaskets, strips, pads, custom die-cut shapes and extrusions. This versatility makes it suitable for sealing, cushioning, and insulation tasks across many industries.
Silicone sponge offers several significant benefits, including:
Silicone sponge is used in a wide range of industries, including:
Chemical resistance depends on the polymer:
• EPDM for weather/steam
• NBR for oils and fuels
• Silicone for high temperatures
• Neoprene for balanced performance
Yes. We convert rubber sheets into custom shapes using die cutting and CNC knife
Commonly stocked materials include EPDM, neoprene, nitrile (NBR), silicone, viton, and natural rubber, each suited for specific environments.
Yes. Solid rubber sheeting is widely used for custom gaskets, seals, spacers, and anti-vibration components.
Sheets are typically available from 1 mm up to 25+ mm, depending on the rubber type and hardness.
Thermal tape bonds heat-generating electronic components (LEDs, power ICs, sensors) to heat sinks, spreaders or housings while conducting heat across the joint. It replaces mechanical fasteners and separate thermal interface materials in one peel-and-stick step.
Yes, within its design envelope. Filled acrylic tapes conduct 0.6 to 1.5 W/m·K, a 20 to 50 times improvement over the air gap they replace. For extreme heat loads with existing clamping, paste can outperform tape; where the tape must also hold the part, it is usually the better system choice.
No. Standard thermally conductive tapes use ceramic fillers that conduct heat but insulate electrically, with dielectric strengths of 15 to 26 kV/mm. 3M's 9876 heat spreading tape, built on a copper layer, is the exception; check before using it near live circuits.
Not meaningfully. Standard polyimide tape is an electrical insulator with low thermal conductivity (roughly 0.2 W/m·K) and is used for masking and electrical insulation, not heat transfer. For thermal joints, use a purpose-filled thermally conductive tape.
Clean both surfaces with isopropyl alcohol, position the die-cut pad, and apply firm, even pressure with a roller or press. Full bond strength builds over about 72 hours, so avoid stressing the joint immediately after assembly.
Carrier-backed grades like the 3M 8926 series are designed to be reworkable during assembly. Transfer tapes (8805 to 8820) form a permanent bond; removal requires mechanical peeling and solvent cleaning of residue.
Yes. 3M™ VHB™ Tapes are designed for indoor and outdoor environments, resisting moisture, UV, and temperature extremes. Different grades are available — for example:
No special tools are needed for most applications. A clean 'lint free' cloth, roller, and some pressure are usually enough. For industrial applications, 3M also offers application tools and automated systems to make bonding even faster and more consistent.
Thicker bonding tapes offer:
NB: Refer to 3M Data sheets for more information
Unlike standard foam tapes, 3M™ VHB™ Tape is made entirely of adhesive, not just coated on the surface. Its viscoelastic structure allows it to flow into surface textures and maintain strong, flexible bonds — even between materials like metal, glass, and plastic. It can also absorb stress and vibration, helping to create, attractive long-lasting joints by replacing unsightly screws, rivets and heavy welds.
Proper surface preparation is key to a strong bond. Follow these simple steps:
NB - Always let the surface dry before applying the tape.
Here’s a quick guide:
NB - Please refer to 3M Product Data sheets for full application guidelines.
Yes, 3M Thin Bonding Tapes have been used for automotive interiors and for outside environments; they are typically acrylic based adhesives which can resist UV, solvents, humidity and high and low temperatures. Its important to consider all aspects of any given application so please contact us should you’d further guidance on product selection.
RGH can supply these materials in various roll widths (wide or narrow), vary roll lengths or provide customised shapes (ie: finished die cut parts) to customer specifications; we can also laminate these materials to third party materials prior to converting into the desired shape.
Please refer to RGH Capabilities page or make an enquiry.
3M Thin Bonding Tapes adhere well to metals, glass, composites, painted surfaces, ABS, PC, and acrylics.
Some versions have been modified to work on low surface energy (LSE) plastics such as Polypropylene and Polyethylene or powder coated paints.
The use of 3M Primers can also be used to enhance performance.
Thin tapes (0.05mm to 0.3mm) are typically used when one or both bonded surfaces is flexible. This is because these tapes are pressure sensitive so good rub down pressure is needed to ensure a good bond is achieved.
If both bonded surfaces are rigid, thin tapes may still be considered for small component parts; For larger areas or a longer bond line, thicker tapes (0.4mm to 2.3mm thick) will provide better surface to surface contact and therefore optimise bond performance.
A double coated tape has a ‘carrier’ which can be made of tissue, polyester, PP or paper with a thin coating of adhesive on both sides; This ‘carrier’ enables the tape to be handled and processed easily; however, bond strength and temperature performance can be limited by the type of carrier.
For ultimate bond performance Adhesive Transfer Tapes, which have no carrier are just a thin film of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA); as the tape has no ‘carrier’ the adhesive ‘flows’ better into the surface whilst also typically achieving higher temperature performance.
RGH are happy to give guidance on which is most suitable for any given application.
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, our team is here to help. Get in touch and we’ll guide you to the right material or solution for your project.
