Tape Week 2026 | Franklin A&P Product Guide

Tape Week 2026, hosted by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, is designed to cultivate learning and spark discussion across multiple lenses including regulatory insights, technical research, performance testing, and product marketing.

See you at the show!  Our team will be out in full force for PSTC’s 2026 Tape Week in May, including a booth space, featured technical speaker presentation, and poster showcase as part of the Tape Week 2026 programming. Stop by and connect with the team by attending the events below:  

• ‍Tuesday, May 5^th: Innovative Poster Display | Qinglin Lin, Ph.D.
  
  • ‍Revving Up Removable PSAs with Tunable Adhesion, Franklin A&P presents a wide portfolio of APEO-free water-based removable PSAs that offer tunable adhesion for precise formulating to desired peel adhesion levels. Featured products in this poster showcase include the Covinax® 270 series, Covinax® 240 series, Covinax® 200-01, and a selection from our Micronax® family of products. ‍
• Wednesday, May 6^th: Showcase Lunch | Franklin A&P Team
  
  • Stop by our table at booth #111 to connect with the A&P team and learn about the new technology and upcoming projects in the pressure sensitive adhesive space. ‍
• Thursday, May 7^th: Technical Track Speaker | Katie Burdette-Trofimov, Ph.D. ‍
  
  • Adhesive Formulations Utilizing Microspheres for High Adhesion and Long-Term Removability, Listen in as we explore the importance of a microsphere, suspension polymerization, features and benefits of direct vs. transfer coating, and the effect of binder concentration and particle size on transfer coatable microsphere adhesives.

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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 2026, including cutting-edge APEO-free ultra-removable microspheres for repositionable demands, and APEO-free, water-based emulsion Covinax PSAs for high-performance 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 & Ultra-Removable PSAs | Micronax  

Micronax microsphere adhesives offer versatile repositionability and clean, ultra-removability for a range of label, tape, and graphic 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.

Micronax 400-30

Micronax 400-30 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. This product complies with 21 CFR FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.

Micronax 360-30

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. This product complies with 21 CFR FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.

Micronax 360-15

Micronax 360-15 DEV is a REACH-compliant and APEO-free microsphere-based product designed for aggressive, yet removable and repositionable applications. It delivers moderate adhesion while maintaining clean removability, along with superior printing capability, excellent mechanical stability, and minimal foam during the coating process. Optimized for linerless label applications, Micronax 360-15 DEV is suitable for direct coating using a variety of coating methods, including but not limited to, Mayer rod, slot-die, or gravure methods. Transfer coating is not recommended for this adhesive. This product complies with 21 CFR FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.

Micronax 300-05

Micronax 300-05 is an APEO-free and REACH 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. This product complies with 21 CFR FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.

Micronax 300-03

Micronax 300-03 DEV is an APEO-free, REACH and indirect food contact compliant microsphere product designed to be used as a processing aid and applications requiring low adhesion for removability. This product complies with 21 CFR FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.

Micronax 300-01

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. This product complies with 21 CFR FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.

Removable PSAs |  Covinax

The Covinax product line consists of water-based emulsion polymers and formulated pressure sensitive adhesives developed for a wide range of unique application requirements. With product performance options ranging from freezer-grade to high heat endurance, excellent UV resistance, and specialized levels of tunable adhesion, this family of removable and permanent adhesives offers trusted solutions for demanding conditions.

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Covinax 270-10

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 also is available in a high tack version for more unique applications. Covinax 270-10 is APEO-free, REACH compliant, and free of Prop 65 substances. This product complies with 21 CFR FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.

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. Franklin A&P offers customizable 240 series products that cover a wide range of peel adhesion to better fit specific requirements. Covinax 240-20 is REACH compliant, APEO-free, and complies with 21 CFR FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.

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 complies with 21 CFR FDA 175.105 for indirect food contact.

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, 2026). 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.