Tape Week 2025 | Franklin A&P Product Guide

May 5-8, 2025 is Tape Week 2025, hosted by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, and is designed to cultivate learning and spark discussion across multiple lenses, such as regulatory insights, technical research, performance testing, and product marketing.

Scroll to see the official Franklin A&P Product Guide for industry-leading pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) our team is showcasing at PSTC Tape Week 2025, including cutting-edge, APEO-free, ultra-removable microspheres for repositionable demands, and APEO-free, water-based emulsion PSAs for high-performance permanent and removable applications in the tape, label, and graphic markets.

More information on product specifications and performance is available. Click here to send a request to our team.

Repositionable PSAs | Micronax

Micronax microsphere adhesives offer versatile repositionability and clean, ultra-removability for a range of label and tape applications. Designed through advanced adhesive engineering, Micronax products deliver tailored performance capabilities to meet the demands of various end-use environments. Learn more about Micronax technology and application possibilities here.

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‍Micronax 360-30 | Technical Presentation Feature

Micronax 360-30 is an APEO-free, REACH and indirect food contact compliant formulated microsphere product. It boasts high consistent adhesion while maintaining clean removability and carries improved mechanical stability and low foam generation during the coating process. Micronax 360-30 is ideal for linerless or self-wound applications.

Micronax 300-05 | Technical Presentation Feature

Micronax 300-05 is an APEO-free, REACH and indirect food contact compliant product designed for removable and repositionable pressure sensitive applications. It offers moderate adhesion while maintaining clean removability and carries excellent mechanical stability. Micronax 300-05 generates minimal foam during the coating process, designed for direct coating using a variety of methods. Transfer coatable versions are also available for Micronax 300-05 and are custom formulated for each consumer’s need.  

Micronax 300-01 | Technical Presentation Feature

Micronax 300-01 is an APEO-free, REACH and indirect food contact compliant microsphere product. It boasts consistent adhesion and carries improved mechanical stability and low foam generation during the coating process. Micronax 300-01 DEV can be used as is or formulated for specific applications.

Micronax X-1288 | Technical Presentation Feature

Micronax X-1288 is a REACH compliant and APEO-free transfer coatable microsphere designed for applications requiring reliable adhesion and long-term clean removability as needed for challenging applications such as wide format vinyl graphics. The product formulation and coating process allows for consistent performance across various substrates, including stainless steel, glass, acrylic, and painted drywall.

Removable & Permanent PSAs | Covinax

The Covinax product line consists of emulsion polymers and formulated pressure sensitive adhesives developed for a wide range of performance requirements. From freezer-grade to high and low temperature applications, this family of permanent and removable adhesives offers trusted solutions for demanding conditions.  

Removable PSAs |  Covinax

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‍Covinax 270-10 | Poster Showcase Feature  

Covinax 270-10 is a coater-ready PSA developed for high performance removable applications. This product provides excellent cold temperature performance, excellent UV resistance, and great peel retention with clean removability. Covinax 270-10 is APEO-free, REACH compliant, and is free of Prop 65 substances.

Covinax 200-01

Covinax 200-01 is a REACH compliant APEO-free surfactant stabilized PSA developed for applications where clean removability is paramount, including removable vinyl graphics. Removal of the product is very smooth, non-tearing, and will leave no residue or ghost in a variety of environmental conditions. This product boasts excellent resistance to heat, and UV and/or plasticizer migration. Covinax 200-01 is also indirect food contact FDA 21 CFR 175.105) compliant.

Covinax 240-20

Covinax 240-20 is a coater-ready, surfactant stabilized, REACH compliant APEO-free acrylic copolymer designed for high performance removable pressure sensitive applications including wall coverings and graphics. The relatively high tack and peel of this product allows it to bond well to rough surfaces, such as fabrics, without damage or residue. Covinax 240-20 is indirect food contact (FDA 21 CFR 175.105) compliant.

Permanent PSAs | Covinax  

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‍Covinax 625 Series | Poster Showcase Feature

The Covinax 625 series is a family of high performance modified acrylic copolymers designed for permanent tape, label, and graphic applications where durability is paramount. These products are APEO-Free and comply with REACH and indirect food contact (FDA 21 CFR 175.105). With tunable adhesion properties, these adhesives can be formulated to meet various performance requirements for permanent pressure sensitive applications. Reach out to our team of adhesive experts for more information on this innovative PSA product line.  

Covinax 770-10

Covinax 770-10 is a coater-ready, surfactant stabilized vinyl acrylic copolymer developed for high performance permanent pressure sensitive applications. It has excellent peel and tack adhesion and exhibits superior adhesion to low surface energy substrates.

PSAs Engineered to Fit Your Workflow

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, a division of Franklin International, manufactures wood adhesives, specialty polymers, and pressure-sensitive adhesives used across a wide range of applications in both industry and component manufacturing. Our PSA business focuses on water-based emulsions used in specialty labels, tapes, graphics, and protective films. Family-owned and operated since 1935, Franklin International remains committed to fostering and enhancing the industry. Click here to see our full PSA product offerings.  

Does your company have specialized application needs? Connect with our team of adhesive experts to discover how Franklin Adhesives & Polymers can engineer PSAs to your workflow by clicking here.

About PSTC

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is recognized as an influential North American trade association of world-class pressure sensitive adhesive tape manufacturers and their suppliers, whose goal is to increase the global usage of PSA tape products. PSTC member-companies comply with the highest standards for manufacturing quality products with environmentally and socially responsible methods and practices (PSTC, 2025). Click here to learn more about PSTC markets, initiatives, and event information.  

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Franklin Adhesives & Polymers is a division of Franklin International.

About Franklin International: Established in 1935, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the U.S. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company maintains multiple manufacturing and distribution locations in the U.S. and a plant in Guangzhou, China. The company maintains two divisions: Franklin Adhesives & Polymers provides pressure-sensitive adhesives for labels, tapes and graphics applications, and adhesives for wood assembly markets, and the Construction Division manufactures Titebond-brand wood glues, construction adhesives, sealants and flooring products.