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Each year, Products Finishing editors carefully review nominations from industry peers—managers, colleagues, and partners—to select outstanding young professionals who are driving the surface finishing industry forward. Honorees come from a range of backgrounds...

Glass cloth tape is widely used in finishing environments as a durable masking and surface protection material. It is constructed from a woven fiberglass cloth backing with a high-temperature silicone adhesive, often with a release liner for easier handling.

Due...

Masking components used in industrial finishing operations must maintain seal integrity under thermal exposure, chemical immersion, and extended cure cycles. Performance consistency and removal characteristics directly affect coating quality and production efficiency...

Parts with threaded holes can be a challenge to correctly mask prior to industrial coating processes. Any buildup inside tapped holes can cause cross-threading, make assembly difficult, or even ruin precision fits.

Some parts are built with through holes, meaning...

When it comes to masking in high temperature finishing processes, not all tapes perform at the same level. For stability, heat resistance, and clean removal the go-to material is green polyester tape. Built on a 2 Mil polyester carrier, or backing, and paired...

In finishing operations like electrocoating (e-coat), plating, powder coating, and anodizing, certain surfaces must remain uncoated to support future electrical grounding or contact once the part is in service. These areas—often threads, pads, studs, or machined...

What Are Elastomers?

Elastomers are polymers with elastic properties, meaning they return to their original shape after being stretched or compressed. Common examples include natural rubber, silicone, nitrile, and EPDM. These materials are valued for their flexibility...

In processes like media blasting, flame spray, and thermal coating, protecting critical surfaces is essential. High temperatures, abrasive particles, and mechanical wear can quickly damage surrounding areas if not properly masked. That’s where surface protection...

When precision matters, off-the-shelf parts may not be the right fit. That’s where custom die-cut components come in—designed to your exact specifications and made from materials that match your application needs. But what goes into making a custom die-cut part...

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