Specialty Tape Application Solutions

Precision handling, controlled application, and repeatable performance—engineered for demanding materials.

Specialty tapes are engineered to deliver targeted functional performance beyond basic adhesion—often combining mechanical, electrical, thermal, or magnetic properties in a single material.

Application-specific functional performance
Clean, efficient alternatives to mechanical fastening or liquid adhesives
Improved durability in harsh, regulated, or high-stress environments
Simplified assembly of complex or sensitive components

Straub Design equipment ensures these benefits translate from tape selection into reliable, repeatable production results.

Specialty tapes require careful handling, precise placement, and controlled application parameters to perform as designed. Straub Design automation systems regulate these variables to deliver uniform, dependable results—run after run.

Consistent Placement You Can Trust

Many specialty tapes have narrow tolerances for placement, overlap, or engagement. Straub Design automation ensures accurate, repeatable positioning for continuous runs, indexed segments, and complex paths—eliminating operator variability.

Controlled Pressure & Contact

From compressible foams and viscoelastic butyls to rigid foils and magnetic materials, each specialty tape demands tailored contact mechanics. Our systems use compliant rollers, pressure-regulated plates, and tuned apply mechanisms matched to tape behavior and performance requirements.

Precision Feed, Cut, and Tension Management

Specialty tapes often feature unique constructions—reinforcing filaments, elastic cores, adhesive-only formats, or rigid backings. Straub Design systems manage tape tension and feed speed to prevent stretching, tearing, wrinkling, or misalignment.

Clean Handling & Liner Management

Adhesive transfer tapes, conductive tapes, and high-tack foams require precise exposure control. Straub Design equipment incorporates pre-strippers, liner rewinds, and low-force separation designs to expose adhesive only when and where required.

Built for Specialized Integration and Repeatability

Whether deployed as a stand-alone station or integrated into a fully automated production line, Straub Design solutions support high-volume, high-reliability specialty tape application across bonding, sealing, fastening, shielding, and reinforcement processes.

Straub Design equipment applies specialty tapes across a wide range of industries, including:

Automotive & Transportation

Electronics & Electrical Assemblies

Appliances

Construction & Building Materials

Solar & Renewable Energy

Industrial Equipment

Typical applications include sealing, insulation, shielding, fastening, reinforcement, vibration damping, thermal management, removable mounting, and structural assembly.

No two specialty tape applications are the same. Variations in backing material, adhesive chemistry, liner construction, part geometry, and functional requirements all influence process design.

Straub Design works closely with manufacturers to ensure:

Proper tape path and guide design for unique materials
Optimized roller geometry and surface materials
Accurate pressure, tension, and dwell-time control
Liner handling matched to adhesive sensitivity
Programming aligned with your exact sequence of operations

The result is specialty tape application you can trust—engineered around your specific requirements.

Whether you’re applying magnetic fastening systems, conductive shielding, high-temperature insulation, or high-strength structural tapes, Straub Design provides proven automation solutions built for reliability and scale. From compact stand-alone applicators to fully customized, integrated systems, we help manufacturers achieve consistent performance across even the most demanding specialty tape applications.

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