Aerospace | Tapes & Adhesives

As a leading provider of custom converting services, TPC Converting has been delivering optimized ROI-driven solutions and value-added services to a broad range of industries since 1967. With decades of proven experience, we are proud to meet the unique challenges of the aerospace sector, providing high-quality protective films and industrial tapes for aerospace manufacturing.

We specialize in custom die cutting and prototyping services, as well as precision sheeting, laminating, and slitting, to fabricate high-quality components for demanding aerospace applications. Our adhesive laminating capabilities include building multilayer assemblies and adding adhesive to a broad range of materials, including foam, foil, paper, and plastic film.

As an IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company, we ensure that all our services and products comply with the most stringent quality standards. Learn how we overcome industry-specific challenges with our aerospace tape and other converted materials.

Challenges to Overcome With Aerospace Tape

The use of aerospace tapes and industrial adhesives has become essential to the safety, construction, and maintenance of aircraft, playing a key role in everything from manufacturing to minor repairs.

Aerospace adhesive tapes must be able to perform in harsh conditions for prolonged periods, withstanding the following factors:

Environmental Resistance: Chemicals, Moisture, UV, Extreme Temperatures
Mechanical Stresses: Expansion, Tension, Vibration
Operational Conditions: Harsh Weather, High Speeds

Converted Materials Used in Aerospace

High-performance tapes for aerospace applications are lightweight, practical solutions that comply with the FAA’s stringent safety and quality standards. They are pivotal in sealing, protecting, and insulating aircraft components without adding excess weight, time delays, or labor costs to critical applications.

At TPC Converting, we can turn flat, raw materials into customized rolls, shapes, and sheets to fabricate the following types of aerospace products:

Aerospace bonding tapes
Aerospace insulation tape
Decals
Die-cut protective aerospace tapes
Engineered die-cut adhesives
Gasket foam
Masking and mounting tapes
Protective wraps and films

Applications of Our Aerospace Converted Materials

Our aerospace converting services transform materials such as insulation tapes, foams, and films into precision-engineered, lightweight components that are essential for aircraft safety and performance, such as:

Aerospace vibration dampeners
EMI/RFI shielding
Fine line masking
Flame-retardant materials
High-temperature tapes and films
Aerospace thermal protection heat shields

Our adhesive tape solutions improve the performance of critical components. Very High Bond (VHB™) tapes, for example, deliver long-lasting strength and adhesion capable of replacing mechanical fasteners in a range of complex aerospace applications.

Why TPC Outperforms Competitors in the Aerospace Industry

With decades of experience and specialized expertise in the aerospace industry, TPC Converting delivers cost-effective, reliable solutions that consistently meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. Our industry-leading capabilities include the following.

Rapid Prototyping

Utilizing a comprehensive range of fabrication techniques, our rapid prototyping services can quickly turn CAD designs into physical scale models of the part or assembly for testing and review. This helps streamline the product development process and prevent costly adjustments during production.

Custom Automation

To enhance manufacturing capabilities, we streamline the following industrial processes with our partial and fully automated solutions, which are tailored to meet each project’s specific requirements:

Adhesive dispensing
Die-cutting
Visual inspection

Laser Cutting Capabilities

With laser cutting, we can cut through even the most fragile materials with extreme precision and accuracy without compromising their structural integrity. We can also drill holes as small as 5 microns (5 µ), creating finished components that comply with precise specifications. Since these processes are digitally controlled, we can consistently deliver high-quality aerospace parts.

Toolless Production

Our robust toolless production capabilities include laser cutting and machining. We can seamlessly transition from CAD designs to fabrication without the high costs of tooling, saving time and money.

Printing and Other Value-Added Services

TPC Converting provides a comprehensive range of printing capabilities, including design and proofing services with short lead times. We utilize Pantone Matching System (PMS) color matching, three-color printing, and invisible ink to produce highly customizable printed products for branding, marketing, product identification, and security applications in the aerospace industry.

Quality Converting for Aerospace From TPC Converting

At TPC Converting, our custom converting solutions enable us to deliver high-quality aerospace tapes and protective films for demanding applications. With decades of proven experience, we can streamline production costs while helping our customers improve product safety and performance. Through extensive experience, ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, and industry-leading equipment, we deliver products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations.