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Applications of Ultrasonic Welding

Updated On: Nov 22, 2023
Posted By: Stephen Ira

In light of our previous post regarding How to Make a Hook and Loop Strap, you may be wondering about ultrasonic welding and how it works. Ultrasonic welding is a manufacturing technique used to secure two materials together, like hook and loop. The first patent for welding metal objects using this process was awarded in 1960. Five years later, engineers discovered that sound waves could weld non-metal materials as well.

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Tags: Hook and Loop Velcro aeronautics airplanes automobiles automotive industry transportation customized straps weld
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How to Make a Hook and Loop Strap (Part 2)

Updated On: Jun 21, 2024
Posted By: Stephen Ira
Previously, we covered the four main variations of hook and loop straps and the first three steps of how we cut the material to length. In the following hook and loop strap making steps, we'll go over the four types of strap tips, their advantages, and how we bond these materials together. We'll also examine the Logo Imprinting process, the options available for cinch strap rings, and when to use a grommet for your custom strap.

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Tags: fasteners Hook and Loop Velcro straps customized straps back cinch custom face rings sewn strap two way face weld
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How to Make a Hook and Loop Strap

Updated On: Jun 21, 2024
Posted By: Stephen Ira
At HookandLoop.com, we focus on providing our customers with the best products available, and part of that commitment includes our conversion services. We provide customization to all our hook and loop products, but nothing comes close to the range of possibilities we have with our custom straps. With 4 different strap styles, 4 different tip types, and 25 different color options, the possibilities are endless. So let's take a look at the process we use to make your custom straps. And if you haven't used our services, here's what you need to know.

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Tags: Hook and Loop straps customized straps back cinch custom face rings sewn strap two way face weld
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The History of the Velcro Patent

Updated On: May 6, 2025
Posted By: Stephen Ira
The Velcro Company developed hook and loop fasteners over 60 years ago, and it represents one of the most innovative inventions of the 20th century. The history of the VELCRO ® Brand and its invention is a fascinating story that has made a wide range of products and services possible.

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Tags: fasteners Hook and Loop Velcro Duragrip cockle burr George De Mestral invention inventor patent
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HookandLoop.com Installs Grommets in Straps

Updated On: Nov 21, 2023
Posted By: Stephen Ira
The service technicians at HookandLoop.com install grommets into straps. Grommets are small rings -- usually brass -- that are punched through any number of materials: paper, canvas, leather, etc. The purpose of these metal rings is to protect the surrounding material from damage when cords or strings are run through the hole of the grommet. Think of the rings your shoe laces are fed through, only stronger. If the rings weren't there, the material would eventually wear out and tear.

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Tags: fasteners Hook and Loop grommets straps
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What are Hook & Loop Fasteners Made of?

Updated On: May 12, 2023
Posted By: Stephen Ira
Hook and loop fasteners consist of two distinct pieces. The rough, scratchy side is the hook because it is covered with several tiny hooks per square inch. Likewise, the soft, fuzzy side is the loop because it is covered with many small loops. The hooks engage the loops when the two sides are pressed together. This creates a bond that is exceptionally strong and allows for repeated use that lasts for thousands of cycles.

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Tags: fasteners Hook and Loop liquid silver Velcro straps sew on monofilament nylon polyester polypropylene
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What is Hook & Loop?

Updated On: May 6, 2025
Posted By: Stephen Ira
Hook and loop is a product better known by the term VELCRO®. VELCRO® is actually the name of the company that first designed and created these fasteners. The product name is hook and loop, and it has an interesting history.

George de Mestral developed the idea in the 1940s. After a hunting trip, he studied the burrs that stuck to his clothing and noticed tiny hooks that latched onto the loops in fabric and other surfaces. De Mestral imagined making a fastener from two pieces of material, using hooks on one piece and loops on another.

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Tags: fasteners Hook and Loop Velcro straps monofilament
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