Experience and innovation for over 30 years
cardinal GmbH is your specialized converter and distributor of technical adhesive tapes, based in Wuppertal
For more than 30 years, we have been die-cutting, cutting, laminating and winding self-adhesive products for the manufacturing industry, trade and crafts. We offer expert advice, solutions tailored to your needs and a wide range of products in the field of single-sided and double-sided adhesive tapes.
Our Quality Commitment
The basis for our long-term success is the lasting satisfaction of our customers. That is why the quality of our products and services is our top priority.
In order to consistently meet these high requirements, we rely on modern manufacturing methods, proven and reliable processes, and competent employees. We introduced quality management in accordance with ISO 9001 back in 1998. Since then, we have regularly demonstrated this standard through official audits. In 2023, we were also certified in accordance with the international environmental management standard ISO 14001 for the first time.
Our Success Story
The company was founded in 1988 under the name KI-Klebebänder International Wolfgang Cardinal e.K. as a pure distribution company.
Thanks to its many years of experience and in-depth expertise, the company has evolved from a specialized distributor into an expert in the sophisticated and flexible customization of technical adhesive tapes.
Since 2012, Tim Cardinal has been leading the company as a second-generation owner and continues its successful growth as managing director.
A Strong Partner for a Wide Range of Industries
With an eye toward the diverse needs of our broad customer base, we operate in the market and support our customers’ product development across many industries. Thanks to our capabilities, we have firmly established ourselves in the international market. We collaborate with renowned partners from around the world and supply key export markets such as the DACH region, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and other European countries.
This is how we guarantee the best quality
Adhesive strength
Adhesion describes the adhesive force of a tape to a substrate and is one of the most important parameters of any application. Adhesive strength increases under the influence of pressure on the joint. It depends largely on the amount of pressure, the time, and the type and surface condition of the material to be bonded.
Shear strength
Shear strength is largely determined by the internal strength of an adhesive and describes the holding force of the adhesive tape in an application. Shear strength is relevant for applications where forces act parallel to the bonded surface.
Temperature resistance
Temperature resistance is a measure of the holding force in an application at elevated temperatures. It indicates the temperature up to which the tape can hold a defined weight. A distinction is made between short-term resistance (sec./min.) and long-term resistance (hrs./years).
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