Why REGABOND-S?
Many companies around the world are currently developing and selling suction tapes and one of the most popular and used by many users is REGABOND-S, which is developed by Exel Trading.
Some users may think that they do not particularly care which manufacturer’s product they use as long as the product works well, even if there are some differences in performance. However, when you actually use it, you may realize that slight differences in performance may affect the convenience of your life!
Suction tapes are utilized in many different ways and in many different scenes of daily life. Suction tapes are familiar items in our daily lives, and yet differences in performance of suction tapes sometimes can be a source of frustration. REGABOND-S by Exel Trading will free users from such frustrations.
Here are three reasons why many users choose REGABOND-S.
1. Significantly solved problems with conventional suction tapes
The original purpose of suction tapes is to firmly attach an object such as a panel or display board to a wall, glass, or other wall surface, and to be removable again and again. In other words, the lifeblood of suction tapes is in its suction strength and the number of times it can be removed.
The products of other companies developed with ease of removing in mind are smooth to remove after use and leave no adhesive residue, however, the suction force is weak because they are designed for non-slip or label applications while suction force of REGABOND-S is much higher and superior to other companies’ products.
Some products on the market claim to be suctions but actually use a self-adhesive gel. Such products have the advantage that they are strong and do not easily come off, but they have the disadvantage that they are expensive and sticking force would decrease after 200 or more uses.
REGABOND-S has been evaluated to maintain stable suction strength even after more than 1,000 uses.
2. U.S. economic magazine “Forbes” has featured it!
Products that rated highly from users and experts may be featured in newspapers and magazines. REGABOND-S is featured on the website of Forbes, a well-known U.S. economic magazine.
3. Wide range of applications
Suction tapes have many different ways of using and can be used in many different scenarios. Because REGABOND-S has excellent suction force and it can be removed a great deal of times, it expands the range of applications for suction tapes.
To give a few examples, a stand for a smartphone, fixing a charger/cradle to a desk, a pick that can be attached to a guitar, a sunshade for car glass, fixing a retrofitted battery for a smartphone, attaching a price tag to a used car, and even preventing slipping on the back of a tatami mat or carpet. It can be used for a wide variety of purposes. Specific applications will be discussed in this article.
Characteristics and Structure of REGABOND-S
The product that is the result of a thorough understanding of the role that suction tapes should play, and the corporate effort and passion to maximize that role, is Exel Trading’s REGABOND-S.
This section introduces the features and structure of REGABOND-S, which has achieved excellent suction strength and the overwhelming number of times of removing
1. REGABOND-S is an acrylic foam
REGABOND-S is developed for use as the non-slip temporary fixation material.
The surface to which it is attached to glass, walls, desks, etc. (side A) has a special suction structure so that it can be removed and reattached many times, and the surface to which it is attached to objects such as panels and display boards (side B) is coated with an acrylic adhesive.
The most noteworthy aspect of REGABOND-S is the side A, which has a special suction structure.
The secret of the suction force is innumerable microscopic suction cups
To put the special suction structure in simple terms, the non-glue side (side A) has innumerable tiny microscopic suction cups. Maybe you can better understand the structure if you imagine a non-slip mat for a bathtub.
Each individual suction cup has its own suction power, but the more suction cups there are, the stronger the suction power will become. Multiple suction cups on the mat do not slip easily when stuck to the floor. The A-side of REGABOND-S is covered with innumerable microscopic suction cups like air bubbles, making the suction very strong.
Characteristics
REGABOND-S has the following outstanding features.
- Characteristics
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- Unlike ordinary double-sided tapes, no adhesive residue is left after removing the suctions.
- Can be temporarily fixed to any material as long as the surface is smooth enough for the ordinary suction cups to attach to.
- When suction performance is degraded by dirt, you can clean it with a wet tissue so that suction performance will be restored and you can use it semi-permanently.
Structure
The cross-sectional structure of REGABOND-S is shown below.
- PE Protection Film
- Micro-suction Side／Special Acrylic Foam (side A)
- PET Film
- Acrylic Adhesive Side (side B)
- Paper Liner
Standards
| Color | Thickness/mm | Foam Thickness/mm | Protection Film Thickness/mm |
Paper Liner Thickness/mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black, White | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| SUS（N /50mm） | Glass（N /50mm） | Acrylic（N /50mm） |
|---|---|---|
| 3.18 | 3.40 | 3.51 |
※Suction force is an example of measured value.
2. Merits of REGABOND-S
REGABOND-S has other merits. This is especially evident when used as components in smartphones and other devices.
REGABOND-S is used as a window gasket between the LCD and the acrylic window of a smartphone, and contributes to the following three things for the user’s comfort in using the smartphone.
| Contribution points | Contribution details |
|---|---|
| Prevention of malfunctions due to shocks such as dropping. | Excellent shock resistance of smartphones in drop tests. |
| Prevention of breakdowns due to dust and dirt intrusion | High adhesion prevents intrusion of dust and dirt |
| Improved sound quality (microphone, speaker of smartphone) | High adhesion prevents sound leakage |
Specific Applications
Here are 5 usages of REGABOND-S.
1. For temporary signs
REGABOND-S is widely used for temporary installation of panels and display boards.
Screws, nails, and double-sided tapes are used to secure panels and display boards, but they have the disadvantages of leaving screw and nail holes when removed, leaving adhesive residue from the double-sided tapes that makes it sticky, and being too strong to be removed.
In the case of REGABOND-S, however, the adhesive side (side B) of REGABOND-S is attached to the back of the panel or display board, and the side A, which has a special suction structure, is simply pressed against the wall surface to fix it in place. The suctions do not leave a sticky residue on the wall.
2. For a rubber foot
REGABOND-S is also used as a rubber foot to secure lightweight objects such as smartphone and tablet chargers, stands, smart speakers, and IC card readers to a desk.
In case of smartphone or tablet stand, if the suction force of the tape is low, it may not be able to withstand the weight of the device or shaking when operating the device, and may result in falling over and breaking the device.
REGABOND-S, however, has strong suction strength, so it will not topple over even when the weight of the smartphone or tablet is applied or when shaking.
3. For mats and carpets
It is very common to place a carpet on part of a wooden floor to create a space that is comfortable even for bare feet, but just placing a carpet on the floor poses a moving risk because it is not fixed to the floor.
REGABOND-S can be used to prevent carpets and mats from slipping. Especially in households with elderly people or children, there is a concern that carpets and mats may move when they walk on it and cause them to fall over, but REGABOND-S is very useful in preventing this danger.
4. For the use of dustproof and cushion parts around LCDs
As already mentioned in this article, using REGABOND-S as a component of a smartphone can be expected to prevent breakdowns due to drops and other external shocks, prevent dust and dirt from entering, and improve sound quality by preventing sound leakage.
The softness of the foam also prevents distortion of LCD screen when used around LCD displays.
Use it as a dust-proof gasket around the LCD display, as a temporary fixation to prevent the battery from moving, or as a ring-shaped cushion around the microphone or speakers.
5. For smartphone and tablet accessories
REGABOND-S can also be used for smartphone and tablet accessories. REGABOND-S is also used to secure smartphone and tablet to the cases, as well as ring holders that attach to the back of smartphones.
Usage and Storage
1. Usage
It is very easy and simple to use REGABOND-S. First, cut REGABOND-S to the required size, and attach the adhesive side B to the adherend such as the stand.
Then, attach an object such as a smartphone or tablet to the A side of REGABOND-S. To remove, simply peel off the object from REGABOND-S by hand.
2. Storage
Keep tightly rolled up, not loosened as this can cause wrinkling.
3. Other precautions
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| Appropriate size | The appropriate size of REGABOND-S is determined by the balance between the fixing power by suctions and the ease of removing. Suction force depends on the material and smoothness condition of the adherend, direction of the force, and the other various factors. Please test with samples in various sizes considering good balance under your practical condition of use. |
| How to attach to the object | When attaching to an object, if the release paper on the adhesive side (side B) is completely peeled off, air will easily get in between the object and the adhesive when attaching. Then, peel the release paper a little from the edge, then stick REGABOND-S from the edge by inches with a hand roller, a cloth, or a finger extruding air carefully, peeling the liner little by little. |
| How to clean the suction side | If the suction force becomes weaken due to dirt and dust, wipe it with a wet wipe or rinse it under a little water. It will work again after the water dry out. To clean it with cellophane tape or masking tape is also an effective way. |
| In case that suction is difficult to remove |
Depending on the material of the surface to which it is attached and the environmental conditions in which it is used, the suction force may become significantly stronger. For example, if REGABOND-S is placed under high temperature and then returned to room temperature, the air in the suction cups may shrunk and the suction force may increase significantly. If you feel the suction is stronger than usual, to prevent delamination, peel it off slowly and carefully little by little from the edge. If it seems to be still difficult to remove, wet the suction side with a small amount of water. That makes the removal easy and the suction will revive as the water dry out. |
| In case that the protection film is difficult to remove |
REGABOND-S has a very strong suction strength. Particularly in summer, the foam becomes soft due to high temperatures and the suction force becomes even stronger, the protection film may be difficult to remove. In this case, apply cellophane tape or packing tape to the edge of the protection film and pull up the tape swiftly in a vertical direction. This will lift the protection film from the suction side and make it easier to remove. |
| In case of replacing the protection film with another film |
When you die-cut REGABOND-S and replace the original protection film with a raw film as the carrier sheet for the suction side, there are cases the suction strength will be extremely strong and hard to remove due to the extremely high surface smoothness of the unused virgin film. To prevent that, we recommend to use a silicone coated paper or film (an ordinary release paper or film for adhesive tapes) instead. |
3. Overview
- Name
- Micro Suction Tape REGABOND-S
- Selling price (incl. tax)
- A separate estimate
- Contents
- 1020mm×30M 1 roll／box
- Country of manufacture
- Japan
- Material
- Acrylic special polymer foam
Reasons for our recommendation
There are many products on the market as suction tapes, but there are demands for products with high suction power that can be removed and used repeatedly. REGABOND-S from Exel Trading is a new-generation suction tape that satisfies such needs.
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