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Adhesive transfer tapes solutions

Q: What is transfer tape used for?

Transfer tapes are used for precise and clean bonding in various industrial and professional applications. They provide a thin, carrier-free adhesive layer ideal for mounting , laminating , and splicing materials such as paper, plastics, or metals. Due to their strong and durable adhesion, our transfer tapes ensure reliable performance even under demanding conditions.

Q: How do you apply transfer tape correctly?

Applying transfer tapes correctly ensures a clean, durable, and precise bond. Start by making sure both surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dust or grease. Unroll the transfer tape and apply it evenly to the first surface, using firm and consistent pressure to achieve full contact. A roller or squeegee helps to eliminate air bubbles and improve adhesion. Next, remove the liner carefully to expose the adhesive layer, and position the bonded part onto the second surface. Apply even pressure again to secure a reliable and long-lasting connection.

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Quick overview

Transfer tapes are backing-free adhesive solutions designed for bonding, mounting, splicing, and laminating applications where clean, precise, and low-profile adhesion is required.
Their thin and flexible construction enables secure bonding on materials such as paper, plastics, metals, and textiles without adding bulk or affecting appearance.
Transfer tapes offer strong adhesion, conformability, temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and efficient processing across industrial applications.
Available in standard and scrim-reinforced versions, they provide solutions ranging from lightweight mounting to demanding applications requiring greater stability and tear resistance.

Our innovative transfer tapes are versatile adhesive solutions designed to make bonding, mounting, splicing and laminating tasks easier and more precise. Transfer tapes consist of a thin, backing-free adhesive layer, allowing materials to be attached securely without adding bulk or affecting appearance. Lightweight and flexible, they offer strong adhesion on surfaces such as paper, plastics, metals, and textiles, making them ideal for applications requiring clean, precise, and invisible bonding.

Selecting the right adhesive transfer tape is essential for achieving the best results tailored to your specific application needs, while also prioritizing environmental sustainability.

Transfer tapes vs. reinforced transfer tapes (scrim tapes)

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Transfer tapes

Double-sided tapes without any backing material offer a unique advantage, featuring only adhesive for enhanced flexibility. They are particularly well-suited for the lamination of flexible materials and provide excellent adhesion to lightweight objects, making them perfect for a wide range of applications. Within this category, the tesa® 4985 stands out as an ideal choice for all-paper applications thanks to its excellent adaptability, strong initial tack, and reliable performance on uneven surfaces.

Reinforced transfer tapes

In contrast, double-sided tapes without a typical backing material but reinforced with a PET scrim provide exceptional stability and durability. The incorporation of the scrim layer enhances tear resistance and dimensional stability, making these tapes ideal for demanding applications. They perform particularly well in scenarios requiring high tensile strength, such as in construction and automotive sectors. For applications that demand this level of enhanced stability, scrim-reinforced transfer tapes like tesa® 75007 offer a reliable solution, using a fabric mesh to improve tear resistance, dimensional stability, and application control, ensuring consistent performance and easy handling even in challenging industrial processes.

Features

Key benefits of our transfer tapes

Transfer tapes are designed with a variety of features to meet the diverse needs of industrial and commercial applications. Depending on the specific tape type, they can offer properties such as thin and flexible designs for seamless application, strong adhesion for secure lamination, and high temperature or chemical resistance for demanding environments. Their efficient design helps streamline converting and laminating processes, contributing to reduced material waste and lower production costs. Certain transfer tapes are designed with environmental responsibility in mind. For a more sustainable solution, consider the tesa® 75505 Next Gen – Team 4965 Transfer 50µm, a high-performance transfer tape that combines excellent adhesion with a reduced environmental impact. Each of our transfer tapes is produced to consistently high-quality standards, ensuring smooth processing and reliable performance.

Since different applications require different solutions, our experts are ready to help you find the most suitable transfer tape for your specific needs, ensuring optimal results and a strong, lasting bond. Contact us here to get personalized guidance.

Transfer and scrim backed tapes have low volatile organic compound.

Low Voc

Good for lamination

Temperature resistance

Effective bonding

LSE adhesion

Conformable

Quick bonding

Shear resistance

Chemical resistance

Applications

Where transfer tapes are used

Adhesive transfer tapes provide versatile solutions for a multitude of applications across various industries. These tapes are particularly valuable in manufacturing, construction, and packaging, where strong bonding is essential. Their ease of use allows for quick application, making them ideal for production lines that demand efficiency. For easier handling and precise application, the transfer-tape dispenser 6040-00000-21 allows controlled cutting and positioning, reducing waste and improving efficiency in your laminating or mounting processes.

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Foam lamination

Transfer tapes provide a reliable bond for various foam materials, due to their thin and flexible structure and wide range of coating widths. This makes them an ideal solution for enhancing the durability of products like cushions and insulation panels.

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Fabric and textile mounting

Providing a reliable solution for fabric and textile mounting, our transfer tapes ensure a strong bond necessary for applications in fashion and upholstery. They are designed to adapt to flexible and rough surfaces; by selecting the appropriate tape thickness, various levels of structured surfaces can be effectively compensated for.

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Lightweight mounting

For lightweight mounting, transfer tape allows for the attachment of small and lightweight parts, even if they are transparent, on many surfaces without the need for bulky fasteners.

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Mounting point-of-sale displays

Our transfer tapes offer innovative solutions for transparent mounting of various types of point-of-sale displays, ensuring a sleek and professional appearance.

Using transfer and scrim backed tapes for lamination of leather products.

Prefixation in leather fabrication

In leather fabrication, transfer tapes provide smooth adhesion levels and flexible qualities, facilitating prefixation and enhancing the quality of leather goods by ensuring precise positioning before the final bonding process.

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Signage mounting

For effective signage mounting, transfer tape offers a sleek appearance while securely holding signs in place, whether indoors or outdoors. Our transfer tapes demonstrate excellent resistance to yellowing and aging, ensuring avery high quality finish. Transparent signs can be fully covered and affixed to a variety of surfaces.

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Membrane switch mounting

Transfer tapes are ideal solutions for adhering extra-thin membrane switches on appliance devices, providing flexibility and the ability to create various die-cuts. This also facilitates the mounting of membrane switches in electronic devices, ensuring both functionality and durability.

Splicing of paper and flexible, lightweight materials

Thin and flexible transfer tapes are an excellent choice for reliable and secure splicing of paper and other lightweight materials, underlining their crucial importance in effective bonding solutions.

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Transfer tape solutions for precise and invisible bonding

Best for: Transfer tapes are designed for bonding, laminating, mounting, and splicing applications where a thin adhesive layer and clean appearance are essential. They provide reliable adhesion across a wide range of materials while supporting efficient converting and manufacturing processes.

Why they perform

Thin, backing-free adhesive construction
Strong and effective bonding performance
Excellent conformability on flexible surfaces
Good for laminating applications
Temperature and chemical resistance
Reliable adhesion on lightweight materials

Typical applications

Foam lamination
Fabric and textile mounting
Lightweight component mounting
Signage mounting
Membrane switch mounting

Performance takeaway: Transfer tapes provide clean, precise, and reliable bonding solutions for laminating, mounting, and splicing applications across multiple industries.

Products

Explore our range of transfer tapes

Discover the versatility and quality of our transfer tapes, designed to meet a variety of crafting and application needs. Whether you're working on intricate designs or simple projects, our selection offers the perfect solution for seamless transfers and precise application.

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Reach out to us today!

If you have questions or need assistance with your specific application, we are ready to assist you. Selecting the right adhesive transfer tape is crucial, whether for crafts, industrial applications, or packaging solutions. Our experts are available to guide you through our product range, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your needs.

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Transfer tapes are used for precise and clean bonding in various industrial and professional applications. They provide a thin, carrier-free adhesive layer ideal for mounting, laminating, and splicing materials such as paper, plastics, or metals. Due to their strong and durable adhesion, our transfer tapes ensure reliable performance even under demanding conditions.

Applying transfer tapes correctly ensures a clean, durable, and precise bond. Start by making sure both surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dust or grease. Unroll the transfer tape and apply it evenly to the first surface, using firm and consistent pressure to achieve full contact. A roller or squeegee helps to eliminate air bubbles and improve adhesion. Next, remove the liner carefully to expose the adhesive layer, and position the bonded part onto the second surface. Apply even pressure again to secure a reliable and long-lasting connection.

Last updated on 29 Sept 2026