3 Sigma was established in 1980. Read more about us here.
Do you belong to any industry organizations?
AIMCAL, SGIA, LinkedIn.
Why choose 3 Sigma?
3 Sigma offers three adhesive technologies under our 85,000 square foot facility:
- Hot Melt
- Emulsion, and
- Solvent, Custom Constructions/Formulations.
We are ISO 9001: 2015 Certified and offer a flexible production schedule for our customers. Please contact us to learn more.
What are 3 Sigma’s standard lead times?
3 Sigma offers the quickest lead times in the industry with our standard lead time being 3-5 days on normal constructions. Custom constructions can vary based on material availability.
What adhesive technologies does 3 Sigma have to offer?
Hot Melt, Emulsion, and Solvent. Read more about 3 Sigma’s adhesive technologies here.
Does 3 Sigma offer any adhesives that won't damage a wall?
3Sigma has one of the largest innovative Removable Adhesive formulations within the Pressure Sensitive Market. These innovative adhesives are formulated to adhere to almost every surface wood, cement, drywall, glass, metals, clothing, etc. Our microsphere adhesive technology allows the end user to either reposition, reseal or peel off the end product leaving no adhesive residue.
How do I know what adhesive is best for my application?
There are many factors that determine what adhesive is best for certain applications. We work to provide custom adhesives that fit the needs of your project. Contact us today to learn what adhesive is best for your needs.
How do I clean permanent labels?
There are several ways in which you can clean permanent labels, depending on your application. Contact us to learn more.
What are some benefits of using removable labels? How long do they last?
Removable labels will allow users to have a secure bond to their desired surface, yet still be able to remove the label without leaving behind any residue, damaging the surface applied to, or tearing the label. Lifetime of removable labels varies by application. Contact us to learn more.
What is Pressure Sensitive?
According to the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape can be defined as: a continuous flexible strip of cloth, paper, metal or plastic coated on one or both sides with a permanently tacky adhesive at room temperature which will adhere to a variety of surfaces with light pressure (finger pressure) with no phase change (liquid to solid) and usually on a roll. Pressure Sensitive products allow you to achieve your goals by reducing waste, containing costs and improving marketing expansion and new product development.
Does 3 Sigma offer any Specialty Top Coatings?
Yes.
- Corona Treating
- Color Pigmenting
- Indigo Top Coating
- Taggants for Product Security
- Pattern Coatings
What are 3 Sigma’s maximum coating widths?
Hot melt is 20 inches wide.
Emulsion is 80 inches wide.
Solvent is 55 inches wide.
What are 3 Sigma’s core market segments?
3 Sigma has the technologies to produce a custom formulated product for virtually every market segment. Our current focus segments are as follows.
Do you supply samples?
Sampling is based off of the size of the opportunity and is different for every situation. Please contact us for more details.