Are you tired of waiting for your orders to arrive? Dealing with long lead times can be frustrating, especially when it hinders your business operations. But fear not! In this blog post, we will share five valuable tips on overcoming lead times and reducing the wait. Whether you’re ordering from a converter or dealing with […]

Today’s consumers want HVAC systems to provide comfort and reliability while maintaining energy efficiency. What they don’t want is to hear about it. According to a Consumer Reports survey, “how quietly [an HVAC system] runs is first on the list” in terms of “what our members consider when they say they are extremely likely to recommend […]

In the manufacturing industry, speed is the name of the game, and HVAC manufacturing in particular is no different. To stay competitive, component suppliers and assemblers need to find ways to increase manufacturing speed and efficiency while maintaining outstanding product quality. One of the best options for HVAC manufacturers to accelerate production and deliver orders faster is […]

These days, OEMs across the transportation industry — including automotive, aerospace and marine — are looking to make vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient. Some ways to do that include changing the overall vehicle design, changing component designs, using new materials and new manufacturing processes. But there’s another solution that shouldn’t be overlooked: adhesives. Flexible adhesives like VHB tape, adhesive transfer tape […]

Want a better way to mask automotive or aerospace parts? Learn how we make the process easier for manufacturers in the transportation space.

Ingress protection is extremely important in electronic device manufacturing, particularly when it comes to moisture. If housing materials aren’t bonded properly, water and other types of moisture can quickly damage electrical components and render devices inoperable. To achieve desired water resistance (or make devices truly waterproof) and provide the best possible user experience, manufacturers need […]

As technology gets more advanced, electronic devices are getting smaller, lighter, and more challenging to design and produce. Adhesive materials and bonding solutions can play a big role in product performance. At Saunders, we’re experts in materials science and have helped countless customers select and source materials for a wide range of applications. So, to help manufacturers […]

There are a lot of decently skilled custom gasket manufacturing outfits in the world today. That can leave some potential customers wondering: How do I pick one? Does it even matter? Of course, the manufacturing partner you choose does matter, a great deal actually, and particularly when it comes down to getting your components delivered […]

The number of materials that could, potentially, be used for gaskets is limitless. That can make for a challenging selection process sometimes. A quick comparison table often isn’t enough to cover all the advantages of a given material. That’s why we decided to create this in-depth blog covering the top neoprene gasket material qualities. Neoprene’s […]

Recent research has suggested that face shields offer a higher effective level of protection in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and all of the COVID-19 variants when paired with a standard face mask.  Masks that are designed to cover the nose and mouth may not alone provide adequate virus protection. Face shields are already being […]

3M™ VHB™ TAPE In the tape world, you hear it time and time again: VHB stands for very high bond. What’s so interesting about this tradition is it’s more folklore than fact. At 3M’s comprehensive trainings, they often point this out. VHB does not stand for anything specific. But, the fact that the rest of […]

At Saunders, we understand that in order for a business to be successful, it is important that all managers assess their vendors on a regular basis to ensure that they are providing the customer service, pricing, and ROI the organization desires. When it comes to product and tape conversion, there are a lot of things […]