3M VHB Tape Technical Data Sheet

3M™ VHB™ tapes are viscoelastic acrylic foam tapes that provide energy absorption and stress relaxation properties, enabling them to replace rivets, spot welds, liquid adhesives and other permanent fasteners in many applications. These tapes provide excellent durability and excellent solvent and moisture resistance.


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Brand
3M
Category
Other
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
10
File format
PDF
File size
196 KB
Published
09 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

This document presents the product description for 3M™ VHB™ tapes, outlining their acrylic foam construction, adhesive options and typical applications. It lists each tape family with color, thickness, adhesive type and foam type.

Detailed tables provide physical properties, performance characteristics such as peel adhesion, tensile strength, shear, temperature tolerance, shelf life and available roll sizes. Additional sections cover outgassing, resistivity, UL746C certification, thermal conductivity and dielectric properties.

What's inside

  • Product Description
  • Technical Data
  • Tape Families
  • Adhesive Types
  • Foam Types
  • Typical Physical Properties
  • Typical Performance Characteristics
  • Available Sizes
  • Shelf Life
  • Temperature Rating

Specifications

Thickness (in)0.045
Peel Adhesion (lb/in) – 5915 (P) Black90
Shelf Life24 months

Frequently asked questions

How long can 3M VHB tapes be stored?

They have a shelf life of 24 months when stored at 40 °F to 100 °F (4 °C to 38 °C) and 0‑95 % relative humidity.

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