AFTE Store - Physical Match Examinations of Adhesive PVC-Tapes: Improvement of the Conclusiveness by Heat Treatment

Physical match examinations of fracture surfaces and tear-edges can supply very strong evidence if two or more parts were connected in the past. The conclusiveness of the results is dependent on the mechanical properties of the examined material, which are especially challenging for PVC insulating tapes. The article describes the method of heat treatment to gain results with increased validity.