Partnering for Your Success

At Fox River Associates we offer a full breadth of high quality film release liners and paper release liners to serve all your needs. Our team has a deep understanding of the processing and end application requirements of release liner markets. We also deliver unparalleled service. When combined, these create the real advantage of working with Fox River Associates.

Fox River Associates offers the highest quality release liners for a multitude of market applications – medical, composites, industrial, building and construction and automotive. Use the form on this page or call us at 1-800-647-6579 and our team will contact you to begin the conversation on how we can help you grow your business.

Understanding of Your Unique Needs

Fox River Associates works closely with our customers to identify the best performing release liners for the intended conditions. We take the time to learn about your exacting specifications, processing conditions and end-use market application. We are highly qualified to discuss adhesives, release parameters and application conditions. It is our role to understand your demanding requirements for release liners and recommend the appropriate release liner options for your needs. Here’s some of the detailed questions the Fox River Associates team are likely to ask to understand your needs and determine the most suitable release liner substrate, coating system, and release liner properties to ensure compatibility and performance.

1. What type of adhesive are you using?

Different adhesives (e.g., acrylic, rubber-based, silicone, UV-cured, hot-melt) interact differently with release coatings. Some adhesives require ultra-low release forces, while others need higher release values to maintain processability. This determines whether a silicone-coated or non-silicone liner is needed and helps select the appropriate release level.

2. What is the intended application of the final product?

The application affects release liner material selection and performance requirements. For example, medical adhesives need biocompatible liners, while industrial tapes may require heat resistance. This guides material selection (e.g., PET for durability, LDPE for flexibility, PP for chemical resistance) and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

3. Will the liner be removed manually or automatically?

Manual removal requires a user-friendly release force, while automated processes need a controlled, consistent release to prevent misalignment or jamming. This influences the selection of a tight, medium, or easy-release coating.

4. What are the liner’s performance requirements in your process?

• Die-cutting compatibility? (Single-layer or multi-layer die-cutting)
• Dimensional stability? (Tolerance for shrinkage or stretching)
• Moisture or chemical resistance?
• Temperature resistance? (Will it be exposed to heat curing or freezing conditions?)

These factors impact release liner selection based on mechanical properties, film thickness, and coating type. Knowing these performance requirements ensures the release liner can handle processing conditions without failure.

5. What thickness and format do you require?

Thickness affects liner rigidity and processing. Some applications need roll form, sheets, or custom slit widths. This information helps determines base film selection and production specifications.

6. Are there specific regulatory or industry standards you must meet?

Medical, composites, aerospace, building and construction, and automotive industries require FDA, ISO, or other certifications. Knowing this information early in the specification and release liner qualification stages ensures compliance and avoids costly reformulation.

7. Do you need one-sided or two-sided release?

Some applications require double-sided release for lamination or multilayer die-cutting, while other applications only require singe sided release coatings. Double-sided release liners are available with the same release coating on both sides or with differential coatings.

8. Are you experiencing any current challenges with other liners?

Understanding past failures (e.g., inconsistent release, tearing, poor die-cutting) helps avoid repeating mistakes. Open communication allows the Fox River Associates team to guide improvement over existing solutions.

The end result of a discussion about these topics is a strong recommendation on the most appropriate release liner for your application in terms of substrate type, release coating, thickness, and performance characteristics. This helps ensure that the release liner will work efficiently in the intended application.

Ready to learn more about how Fox River Associates can help you determine the most appropriate release liner options for your unique application? Email us today at info@foxriverassociates.com or call us at 1-800-647-6579.  We’re ready to work with you.

Breadth of Film and Paper Release Liners

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