800.876.9922 | FASTENATION.COM SERVICES/REFERENCE 65 5S 5S is an ongoing system involving implementing strict guidelines to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work space. The 5S’s refer to: SORT, SET IN ORDER, SHINE, STANDARDIZE, and SUSTAIN, and relate to the actions that should be taken to achieve success. 5S + 2S 5S+2S is the 5S system, including 2 more S’s; SAFETY and SECURITY. Safety is adherence to regulatory compliance standards to minimize hazardous situations in the work space and security is taking steps to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Acrylic-based Adhesive Refer to Adhesive Guide. Adhesive Bond The force of attraction between two unlike surfaces (similar to a magnetic force). The strength of the bond is determined by the surface’s energy. The higher the energy, the higher the bond. Anodized A material such as aluminum, has been subjected to an electrolytic process, where natural oxidation has been controlled. This involves immersing the aluminum in a chemical bath and applying an electrical current to it, causing oxide to be produced from the resulting rust on the aluminum. This layer of oxide hardens the aluminum and makes it resistant to corrosion. Back-to-Back Comprises two woven products where hook bonded to hook or hook bonded to loop or loop bonded to loop using a permanent adhesive. Bulk-Packaged Refers to product packaging (for straps, cut pieces, mated cut pieces, etc.) where the finished items are shipped all together in one master package/box. Bullet-tip Tip or end of a custom fabricated strap that has a rounded appearance. Coated Direct Foam Tape These foam tapes are manufactured with an acrylic adhesive coating on both sides of the foam tape which gives it more versatility in bonding different substrates. These foam tapes have a high initial tack, and are suitable to bond high, medium, and low energy surfaces. The 64-series, which are coated direct foam tapes, are specially designed to bond powder- coated substrates and low energy surfaces (plastics, ceramics, teflon, etc.). Custom Packaged Refers to product packaging (for straps, cut pieces, mated cut pieces, etc.) where the finished items are custom packaged (individually, in lots, etc.) to meet customer’s specification. Cut & Mated This term refers to a product that is cut into individual pieces with both hook and loop engaged/mated. Cut Piece This term refers to a product that has been cut to length into individual pieces. Cycle-Life The number of times reclosable fasteners can be engaged and disengaged before the closure strength is reduced to 50% of its original values. Direct Foam Tape These foam tapes are 100% acrylic adhesive throughout. They are designed for high performance and high temperature applications and are suitable for high to medium energy surfaces. All clear foam tapes are direct foam tapes. Double-Face Strap Custom fabricated strap comprises one loop and two hook sections (all sections face same direction) at either end of the strap. EZ-Peel Tab Tip or end of a custom fabricated strap that offers a pull tab for disengaging hook from loop. Face Strap Custom fabricated strap comprises loop and hook sections (both facing same direction). FASTENwrite ® This is a patent pending technology that offers a wet/dry erase writing surface. It is laminated to a VELCRO ® Brand hook that engages into nearly any loop surface for easy labeling, identification, and management of bundled materials. It can be die-cut into custom shapes or added to the end of a strap as a labeling tab. The wet/dry erase system makes it easy to quickly change the writing on a label with the wipe of a cloth. FASTENfoam ® A double sided pressure sensitive foam tape. This tape is available with permanent adhesive on both sides, permanent one side, and removable on other as well as removable adhesive on both sides. These high density polyethylene foam tapes offer superior tensile strength and is available in 1/16” or 1/32” thicknesses. Fastenfoam ® is perfect for P.O.P. displays, signage, and many other applications. Foot (measurement) A unit of length that is 12 inches and equals approximately of a 0.3048 meter. Galvanized Iron or steel coated with rust resistant zinc. Gross A unit of measure used in the textile industry equal to a group of 12 dozen or 144. Heat Transfer Printing Process to place a logo (one, two, or four color) on a strap utilizing a label that is bonded with a heat activated adhesive. High Energy Surfaces These are surfaces that bond well to pressure sensitive adhesives (Examples: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Tile, Epoxy Paints, Urethane Paints, Enamel, Etc.). Hook The Hook side is the rough or hard side, it is often referred to as the “male”, “hard” or “rough” side. Kiss-Cut This term refers to a pressure sensitive product that has been cut to length but remains on carrier/release paper. LEED ® Credits A rating system developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is an internationally recognized green building certification system. Loop The Loop side is the soft or fuzzy side and is often referred to as the “female”, “plush” or “pile” side. Low Energy Surfaces These are surfaces that do not bond well to pressure sensitive adhesives (Examples: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Silicone, Teflon, etc.). LSE Low surface enegery See Low Energy Surfaces above. Meter (measurement) A unit of length that is a little more than three feet, or about 39.37 inches. Magnet An object made from a material that is magnetized and creates its own persistent magnetic field. An everyday example is a refrigerator magnet used to hold notes on a refrigerator door. S:18 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
