Materials
Trusted Materials Expertise
We help manufacturers select and source high-quality materials to meet nearly any application requirement. Our materials expertise and connections to industry-leading suppliers add value for our clients, driving innovation and helping to create products that perform better, last longer and are more cost-effective.
Pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes
As a tier 1 automotive supplier, our commitment to manufacture products of the highest quality has been fundamental to our success. Argent utilizes over 250 different raw materials for attachment, buzz, squeak & rattle/NVH, fastening, gasketing and sealing, labeling, printing and identification, masking, safety, surface protection, wind noise/sound dampening, and much more!
Types of PSA tapes we work with:
- VHB
- Double-coated transfer
- Masking
- Reinforcement
- Duct
- Acrylic foam
- Structural adhesive
- PSA labels
Gasketing materials
We can produce gaskets from a wide range of materials to create custom solutions for environmental seals, cushioning for improved impact resistance, BSR/NVH and many other applications. Whether you need gaskets that can withstand extreme heat or just need something flexible and cost-effective, our custom gasket manufacturing capabilities allow us to create the perfect solution for your project.
Types of gasketing materials we work with:
- Silicone
- Neoprene rubber
- Flexible and rigid vinyl
- Polyethylene
- Polystyrene
- Polypropylene
- Polyurethane
Thermal management materials
We can convert thermal interface materials (TIMs) to help prevent thermal runaway, protect sensitive components and ensure thermal energy is managed properly within complex systems. Our unique TDS heat shields are an industry leader, and we can develop a wide range of thermal management solutions that insulate, spread, dissipate or shield against extreme temperatures. We take a comprehensive approach to thermal management applications and use our experience and materials science expertise to create custom solutions that enhance component performance, protect users and improve your bottom line.
Types of thermal management materials we work with:
- TDS heat shields
- 3M Thinsulate
- Thermally conductive tapes
- Rubber pads
- Graphite films and pads
- Silicone gap fillers
- Thermal films
- Insulating materials
Films
Adhesive films add value to a variety of applications, including surface protection, packaging, labeling and much more. We can convert film materials to tight tolerances for easy application or laminate films onto other substrates to create dynamic, multi-layered solutions. With our custom converting capabilities, we can deliver films in roll format or individual sheets to complement your manufacturing process.
Types of adhesive films we work with:
- Polyester
- Polyethylene
- Polyimide
- Polypropylene
- Polycarbonate
- Polyurethane
- PTFE
Foams
We convert foam materials to create custom solutions for thermal management and insulation, impact resistance, BSR/NVH, gasketing, surface protection and a host of other applications. We work with open- and closed-cell foams and can laminate PSAs onto foams to create ready-to-apply solutions. Our familiarity with foam materials ensures tight tolerance manufacturing without damaging or compromising the underlying material.
Types of foams we work with:
- Urethane
- Conductive
- Melamine
- Polyester
- Polyether
- Polyurethane
- EPDM
- Silicone
- Natural rubber
- Foam tapes
3M Preferred Converter
Argent International is a longtime 3M Preferred Converter, a status that provides significant benefits for our customers. Our strong relationship with 3M allows us to source premium materials quickly, including proprietary and specialty materials that drive real innovation. Our status gives us and our customers access to 3M resources and support, helping to solve complex problems and achieve intended product performance. By partnering with Argent, you not only get industry-leading custom converting capabilities, but the materials resources you need to take your business to the next level.