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PVC Foam, An Economical Solution for Die Cut HVAC and Appliance Applications

In this installment of our material Q & A series, we feature John Berchulc, of Novagard® (formerly FoamSeal, Inc.). He discusses the features and benefits of the FoamSeal custom-engineered PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) foams as an economical solution for a wide range of appliance and HVAC applications.

5 Things that Matter More than Piece Price When Sourcing Die Cut Parts

As today’s purchasing teams are pressured to manage skyrocketing material costs, they often focus solely on piece price. This is a mistake. Piece price is not the full measure of total cost and overlooks many intangibles that impact the bottom line. Continuity of supply—and the reliability of suppliers—should be of far greater significance when selecting vendors and purchasing converted materials and custom die cut parts.

Acoustical Insulation Selection: How to Find the Right Material for Unwanted Sound

There are a variety of factors that can dictate which acoustical insulation material is best for sound damping or absorption. Learn what it takes to identify the right die cut acoustical materials.

Solve Vehicle Hot Spots with Lightweight Composite Heat Shielding Solutions

When an automotive manufacturer tests for vehicle hot spots during production, the race is on. OEMs need an effective solution that won’t waste time or money—and they need it fast. This white paper from JBC Technologies delves into the problem of hot spots and how to solve them.

5 Reasons Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Fail: A Guide to Preventing PSA Failure

Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) play major roles in many applications, providing creative ways for companies to assemble parts, remove buzz squeak, and rattle, eliminate mechanical fasteners, and more. Unfortunately, when a PSA fails, so can the whole gasket, seal, insulation, heat shield, or other die cut part it’s attached to. This JBC Technologies guide to pressure sensitive adhesive failure will walk you through the types of bond failure, what causes it to happen, and how you can prevent it.

Faces of JBC: Get to Know Wes Sechrist

Welcome to the next edition of our “Faces of JBC Technologies” series. We continue to feature the faces behind our brand, the people who every day bring their best to the table and help to ensure our customers receive the highest quality products and services.  Our employees are the key to achieving our main purpose: make doing business easy for every customer. Today we feature Warehouse Manager/Production Supervisor, Wes Sechrist.