A Technical Guide to Scapa Tapes for Industrial Applications
Industrial data confirms that 40% of adhesive bond failures occur because the selected tape grade lacks the specific thermal resistance required for…
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The Technical Guide to Professional Cable Ties for UK Industrial Applications
A single 5p component failure can halt a £50,000 industrial production line, yet cable ties are often the most overlooked specification in UK…
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Abrasives for Industrial Surface Preparation and Professional Finishing
Industry data from 2023 shows that a 70% failure rate in industrial adhesives stems from inadequate surface preparation.
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The Professional Guide to Foil Tape for Industrial Sealing and Insulation
Industry data from 2024 indicates that up to 30% of heat loss occurs through ductwork sealing when the foil tape fails to maintain a…
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Double Sided Foam Tape Buying Guide for Industrial Bonding 2026
Industrial data from 2024 indicates that 35% of structural bond failures in UK manufacturing stem from selecting a foam carrier with insufficient…
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How to Choose the Best Glue for Plastic on Plastic Repairs in 2026
Most plastic repairs fail within 48 hours because 80% of users select the wrong glue for plastic on plastic, leading to bond failure in 9 out of 10…
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The Professional Guide to Electrical Insulation Tapes for UK Safety and Compliance
What if the 0.15mm of PVC you wrap around a connection is the only barrier preventing a catastrophic short circuit?
You’ll be glad to hear that…
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The Professional Guide to Masking Tape and Precision Surface Protection
A botched 100% strip-down paint finish can result in a 15% budget increase when you factor in additional sanding labour.
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The Comprehensive Guide to Industrial Adhesives for UK Manufacturing
What if your next production line upgrade involved removing every screw and rivet from your assembly process?
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The Professional Reference for Hazard Warning Tapes in UK Workplaces
Last Tuesday, a warehouse manager in Manchester discovered that his newly laid floor markings had peeled after just 48 hours of standard pallet truck…
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Finding a reliable VELCRO Brand fasteners supplier in the UK
A generic hook-and-loop fastener that loses its grip after only 10 uses can cost your business thousands in replacement labour and downtime.
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The Professional Guide to Safety Tapes for UK Industrial Workplaces
Imagine a common scenario in an industrial workplace: a warehouse manager watches a 2.5-tonne forklift tear a strip of floor marking right off the…
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The Ultimate Guide to Specialist Tapes and Industrial Adhesive Solutions
Last month, a production manager watched a £12,000 assembly fail because a standard adhesive softened at exactly 102 degrees Celsius.
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How to Apply 3M VHB Tape for an Unbeatable Industrial Bond
What if your next structural project relied entirely on a strip of acrylic foam rather than a row of steel rivets?
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What is 3M VHB Tape and How It Revolutionises Structural Bonding
Why are we still drilling permanent holes into high-value substrates when a single square inch of adhesive can support up to 4kg of weight?
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5 Advantages of Adhesive Velcro Tape
The building and construction industry has developed leaps and bounds with new methods of technology over the years. The automation of certain appliances has meant…
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The Electric Stapler Gun
A reliable and handy piece of equipment, the stapler is a common item that is used pretty much everyday. One could say that it is…
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How Do You Use Hot Glue Guns?
The world of glue is a fun, sticky and messy place. There are multiple uses for glue which is greatly detailed in our previous blog…
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The Benefits of Odourless Glue Sticks
Odourless glue sticks have become increasingly popular in industry over recent years. This is due to the overriding benefits that they bring to the table….
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Duct Tape or Gaffer Tape – Which is Best?
Perhaps two of the most popular types of tape available today, the question of duct tape or gaffer tape is commonly asked for a number…
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A Guide to Adhesive Tapes
No matter where you go you are likely to find adhesive tapes. Despite this, many people are not sure what to do when using or…
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How to Use Floor Marking Tape to Make Your Warehouse More Efficient
If you run a warehouse or factory; it’s more than likely your looking for ways to improve safety and efficiency for all faculty. There’s a…
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NEC Approved Tape: The Professional Choice
If you’re in the professional events or installation industry, then you’ll probably be familiar with the need to properly affix floor coverings to the floors…
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Choosing The Right Glue For The Job
There’s all types of adhesives. You want a lasting and reliable bond? Well, then you need to choose one that’s suited to the material you’re…
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10 Practical Uses for Velcro
Velcro has hundreds if not thousands of applications. It can be used for all kinds of things across households and gardens as well as the…
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VELCRO® Brand for Special Education Needs
VELCRO® is such a useful piece of equipment for all kinds of applications and as a result, we supply a number of sectors with VELCRO®…
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Bestselling Tapes
While we sell a huge range of fixing and adhesive products at Fosseway, some of our products remain firm favorites with our customers. In this…
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Protection Films For All Kinds Of Surfaces
Protection film offers effective protection for a range of surfaces during decorating and renovation projects. It’s an essential product to have on hand to keep windows,…
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6 Facts About Double Sided Tape
The many different types of double sided tape cater for all kinds of uses. Here are six facts you might not know about the amazing…
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Christmas Decorations That, Once Put Up, Stay Up!
It’s that time of the year again – but have you got all of your decorations up yet? And if you have, are they staying…
