Material Selection

Material Selection Articles

Articles that help narrow coating chemistry, substrate, and release direction — matched to the adhesive system and application, before sampling begins.

Two release liner rolls side by side labeled Silicone and Fluorosilicone
Silicone vs. Fluorosilicone Release Coating
Fluorosilicone is not automatically better. This article shows when coating chemistry is a real selection variable.
Peel test software screen with two release force curves labeled Heavy Release (higher) and Light Release (lower)
Light and Heavy Release: Why the Numbers Don't Translate Directly
“Light” and “Heavy” are often used too loosely. This article explains what those labels actually tell you.
Peel force testing machine measuring the release level of a liner sample
Why Lower Release Is Not Always Safer
Lower release is not automatically safer. This article explains when that instinct fails.