As the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council promotes quality tape products through stringent test methods, it recognizes companies may seek assistance with implementation. Valuable guidance is available through organizations such as Chemsultants International.

The Chemsultants International offers:

Test Equipment

• A full line of test equipment, including custom design and manufacture, for your adhesive, sealant, coating and converting applications

Laboratory Testing Services

• Third-party lab testing following PSTC test methods and ASTM standards in an accredited lab

Training/Certification

• A comprehensive array of training programs at the Chemsultants International training center or on site at client facilities
• A training DVD to implement 12 tests as published in PSTC Test Methods

Pilot Coating

• Full service pilot and contract production capabilities

For more information, see www.chemsultants.com.

PSA Tape Testing Training and Certification Workshop

April 8-9, 2008

Help yourself achieve accreditation through a variety of quality organizations, including but not limited to achieving ISO 9001:2000 or ISO/TS 16949 certification. Using PSTC Test Methods as its guide, the Chemsultants workshop presents best practices you can use in your development laboratories and quality control centers for quality monitoring of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes.

Sessions will be held at Chemsultants International Technical Training Center in Mentor, Ohio (just east of Cleveland).

Click here for details on the event, including registration information.