Adhesive Tape Converters
Adhesive Tape Converters
Adhesive tape and label converters have the expertise and technology required to modify standard tapes or labels to the client’s specifications. A primary capability of converters is their cutting and slitting techniques, which are used to create custom lengths and widths. Tape and label converters also use die-cutting and other converting processes to produce tapes and labels with complex shapes and designs.
To ensure optimal efficiency and performance, converters work closely with manufacturers to develop solutions that align with the client’s exact requirements. At NADCO, we are a manufacturer and a converter, meaning we can design and develop all of our tapes and labels in-house, delivering the best quality products that closely align with our customers’ needs.
In addition to slitting, cutting, and die-cutting services, converters often provide value-added services, such as design and engineering support, tape or label selection assistance, and more, to enhance the customer experience. They can also offer sample production or prototyping services to allow customers to evaluate the performance of a tape/label before committing to a full order. At NADCO, we are a one-stop shop for tapes and labels, offering extensive application expertise and technical guidance to ensure we deliver the right solution.
Adhesive Tape Distributors
Adhesive Tape Distributors
Adhesive tape distributors stock and supply various adhesive tapes from numerous manufacturers. They primarily serve as a middleman between the manufacturer and the end user.
A primary distinction between converters and distributors is their customization capabilities. Distributors maintain a stock of standard tapes and labels but normally don’t have the ability to customize their offerings to meet specific application requirements. Although distributors may offer quick delivery on a handful of stock prints, a converter can provide a more valuable solution through customization and other value-added services.
Key Differences Between Adhesive Tape Converters and Distributors
Understanding the main differences between adhesive tape converters and distributors can help you decide which option is best for you. The primary differentiators include:
Customization
Customization
In addition to offering everything a distributor can provide, a converter also specializes in customization, utilizing die-cutting, slitting, and cutting services to deliver tailored tapes and labels that meet specific customer needs. Distributors, on the other hand, offer standard tape products without customized options.
Value-added Services
Value-added Services
Adhesive tape and label converters offer application expertise, prototyping, design, and engineering support to provide clients with a more valuable solution. A converter can also provide technical guidance to help customers select the right tape. Distributors’ core competency is providing customer support and logistics. Their main goal is to get the product to your door, without offering the value-added services that converters can provide.
Product Selection and Availability
Product Selection and Availability
Converters offer various adhesive tapes and labels, including specialty options for unique applications. They can also develop tapes with specific qualities to provide a custom solution. Because converters are experts in the products they offer, they can answer specific questions about a product’s capabilities and/or limitations. While distributors may carry a large stock of standard adhesive tapes in various colors, materials, and sizes, they may not have the expertise to answer unusual questions.
Manufacturer Relationship
Manufacturer Relationship
Adhesive tape and label converters work closely with customers or manufacturers to develop a custom solution. Distributors partner with manufacturers to stock and distribute tapes without getting involved in product design or development. Additionally, distributors often lean on converters for up-to-date information on materials/adhesives and end-user applications. When you partner with a converter, you can get that information directly from the expert while benefiting from the rest of their capabilities.
Cost
Cost
Converters eliminate the middleman between manufacturers and end-users, allowing them to deliver customized tape and label products at a lower price. By buying directly from converters, customers not only gain access to tailored solutions but also benefit from a reduced cost per unit.
Flexibility
Flexibility
Because converters offer value-added services such as die-cutting and printing, they offer more product flexibility. Distributors buy products directly from manufacturers to sell to the end user and often have strict requirements for order quantities. As such, they don’t offer the same level of flexibility that a converter can provide.
Choose NADCO Tapes and Labels, Inc. As Your Adhesive Tape Converter
Although adhesive tape converters and distributors deliver similar products, converters offer additional capabilities that may make them the better option for your project. At NADCO, we are your one-stop shop for custom tapes and labels. As a converter, we eliminate the middleman by performing all of our services in-house, ensuring our customers only need one point of contact throughout the entire development, manufacturing, and converting process. We offer fast response times and are a simple phone call away whenever you need us.
For more information about our adhesive tape and label converting capabilities, contact us or request a quote today.
Industries We Serve
Aerospace Industry
Aerospace Industry
The aerospace industry uses adhesive tapes to hold and insulate critical components under exposure to a wide variety of harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, high moisture, fluctuating pressures, and UV radiation. To withstand the operational challenges posed by aerospace equipment, tapes must meet stringent standards and requirements for temperature resistance, flammability, low weight, and adhesion.
Automotive Industry
Automotive Industry
NADCO Tapes and Labels is a leading manufacturer of standard and custom tapes and pressure-sensitive labels. With our 35,000 square foot facility full of the latest manufacturing technology, we can create custom products for countless industries, including the automotive industry.
Contruction Industry
Contruction Industry
There are many applications for adhesive tapes on construction sites both within a structure’s interior and around the exterior, and many types of construction tapes exist that provide solutions for this industry.
Electronics Industry
Electronics Industry
Adhesive tapes are common in the electronics industry. While they’re typically used for insulation and other safety reasons, there are a number of specific applications that require different custom tapes. At NADCO, we’re proud to offer a wide range of materials and adhesive options that can be used for electronic products and applications, from masking and shielding to mounting and more. Over the years, we’ve worked with countless clients in the electronics space, and not only are we familiar with industry requirements and expectations, we’ve worked to create custom solutions for these companies.
Medical Industry
Medical Industry
Adhesive tapes used in the medical industry must meet strict medical-grade standards that often require customization. The tapes used in medical applications have the potential of being exposed to varying conditions, so they must have biocompatibility and be able to withstand intense environments.
Nuclear Industry
Nuclear Industry
At NADCO, we understand that each application is different, which is why we provide a wide range of nuclear tape and label designs, features, and customization options. We aim to enhance the safety of nuclear applications with quality adhesive solutions for every situation, from nuclear warning labels and RAD wipes to hazard tape and radioactivity indicator signage.
Personal Protective Equipment Industry
Personal Protective Equipment Industry
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a broad term that refers to the equipment used to reduce your risk of injury or illness caused by exposure to germs and dangerous working conditions. Different types of PPE are required across various industries, depending upon the unique risks posed on the job site. These include face and eye protection as well as hard hats for the construction industry.
Safety Industry
Safety Industry
Safety is a crucial aspect of any work environment. Employees need a safe work environment, and customers must be able to access products and services without undue risk. In order to establish safe facilities, many companies incorporate safety tapes.
