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- Brand
- 3M
- Model
- 5952F
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-04-09
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3M 5952F Acrylic Foam Tape Product Data Sheet
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.
3M 5952F specifications
| 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 |
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Questions answered in these manuals
What is the recommended shelf life for the 3M 5952F VHB tape?
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.
How should bonding surfaces be prepared before applying the tape?
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.
How should the tape be stored and what is its shelf life?
Store the tape in its original cartons at 20 °C and 50 % relative humidity; it has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.
Which substrates are not recommended for this VHB tape?
Low surface‑energy plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene, Teflon, silicones, and some plasticised vinyl are not recommended without sealing or priming.
What surface preparation is recommended for VHB 5952F tape?
Surfaces should be clean, dry and well unified; typical cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol/water mixture or heptane, and sealing or priming may be required for porous or certain metal substrates.
How long can the VHB 5952F tape be stored before use?
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.