VHB Acrylic Foam Tape 5952F is a double coated pressure sensitive adhesive tape for bonding a wide variety of substrates including lower surface energy materials such as powder coated paints and plastics.
3M VHB™ acrylic foam tape 5952F is a double‑coated pressure‑sensitive adhesive tape designed for bonding a wide range of substrates, including low‑surface‑energy materials such as powder‑coated paints and plastics. The tape features a black acrylic foam core with a red polyethylene release liner and offers a shelf life of 24 months when stored in original cartons at 20 °C and 50 % RH.
The sheet lists key performance figures such as 35 N/10 mm peel adhesion to stainless steel, static shear strength up to 1500 g at 22 °C, and a normal tensile strength of 620 kPa. It also details temperature performance (up to 150 °C for minutes/hours and 120 °C for days/weeks), high solvent resistance, and excellent UV resistance. Application recommendations include cleaning surfaces with isopropyl alcohol or heptane, and sealing or priming porous or certain metal substrates for optimal bond strength.
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic Foam |
|---|---|
| Thickness (ASTM D‑3652) | 1.1 mm |
| Foam Density | 590 kg/m³ |
| Release Liner | Red polyethylene film |
| Tape Colour | Black |
| Shelf Life | 24 months (20 °C, 50 % RH) |
| Peel Adhesion to Stainless Steel | 35 N/10 mm |
| Static Shear Strength (22 °C) | 1500 g |
| Normal Tensile Strength | 620 kPa |
| Temperature Performance | 150 °C (minutes/hours), 120 °C (days/weeks) |
| Solvent Resistance | High |
| UV Light Resistance | Excellent |
The tape has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored in its original cartons at 20 °C and 50 % relative humidity.
Surfaces should be clean, dry, and well unified; use isopropyl alcohol/water or heptane, and seal porous materials or prime metals such as copper and brass as needed.
It provides a 35 N/10 mm peel adhesion at 90° peel, room temperature, after a 72‑hour dwell with a jaw speed of 300 mm/min.
The tape performs up to 150 °C for minutes to hours and up to 120 °C for days to weeks.