3M VHB Tapes Product Information Manual

3M VHB Tapes are viscoelastic acrylic foam tapes with excellent adhesion and stress relaxation properties. They are suitable for a wide range of interior and exterior bonding applications.


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Brand
3M
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
10
File format
PDF
File size
149 KB
Published
09 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
15F839A96FB5737AB1112C2374530CB1

About this manual

The 3M VHB™ tape family provides high‑strength acrylic foam adhesives for interior and exterior bonding. Available in a range of adhesive chemistries—multi‑purpose, modified, general purpose, low‑temperature and low‑surface‑energy—and foam constructions such as conformable, very conformable, firm and clear, the tapes can replace rivets, spot welds and liquid adhesives in many applications.

The document lists product families, physical properties, dynamic adhesion performance, static shear temperature tolerance, available roll sizes, shelf life and additional electrical and outgassing characteristics. It also includes ordering information such as core size, slitting tolerance and converter options.

What's inside

  • Product Description
  • Tape Products
  • Tape Families
  • Typical Physical Properties
  • Dynamic Adhesion Performance
  • Static Shear Temperature Tolerance
  • Available Sizes
  • Shelf Life
  • Additional Typical Performance Characteristics

Specifications

Thickness (example)0.045 in (1.1 mm)
Adhesive Type (example)Multi‑Purpose Acrylic
Foam Type (example)Conformable
90° Peel Adhesion (4919F)7 (300) lb/in²
Shelf Life24 months at 40‑100 °F and 0‑95 % RH
Core Size3 inch ID

Frequently asked questions

How long can 3M VHB tapes be stored before use?

They have a shelf life of 24 months when stored between 40 °F and 100 °F with 0‑95 % relative humidity.

What is the maximum roll length for 3M VHB tapes?

Maximum roll lengths can be up to 144 yards (131.6 m) for many tape thicknesses.

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