Temperature range

The temperature range indicates the temperatures at which a bond will still hold. Frequently, the tackiness of an adhesive also increases with rising temperatures, whereas the adhesive strength decreases. With falling temperatures, the tackiness decreases accordingly. However, the adhesive strength only increases in the range of medium temperatures around approx. 20-25°C, which is why adhesive tapes stored in cool conditions often first have to be warmed up to room temperature before processing (see “Processing temperature”).