| abstract |
A shipping assembly includes a packaging sufficient for transport, and a plurality of frame assemblies within the packaging. Each frame assembly includes a frame having a groove configured to receive a flat panel, and an adhesive disposed within the groove. The groove has first and second side surfaces and a base surface therebetween. In an embodiment, the adhesive is an adhesive tape including a compressible core and a first adhesive surface. In another embodiment, the adhesive is a liquid adhesive having a viscosity of at least about 25 Pa•s at a temperature of 40°C. In yet another embodiment, the adhesive is a semi-liquid adhesive having a viscosity of not greater than about 200 Pa•s at a temperature of 150°C. |