VHBTM Acrylic Foam TapesYour alternative to rivets, screws and welding.
Improving your productivity by speeding up your assembly processes
What makes 3M TM VHBTM Acrylic Foam Tapes soextraordinary?For over 20 years, we have been at the forefront of change in industrial assembly technology. Our VeryHigh Bond acrylic foam tapes are high performing and economical alternatives to traditional mechani-cal fastening systems. Little or no investment in machinery is required. Your products are of betterquality, stronger, better looking and of higher resistance to corrosion and environment. Now, take alook at what VHB Tape means for you!
Quality advantages• strong and durable bonds• no drilling or welding• no grinding or finishing of the bond• seamless finished product• vibration dampening• uniform bondline• enhanced aesthetics• excellent sealing properties• UV resistant• chemical resistant
Cost advantages• no expensive machinery required• fast assembly process• reduced re-working• lower labour costs• no investment costs
Flexibility• perfect for metals, plastics, glass…• joins dissimilar materials• increases design possibilities• compensates for differential thermal
expansion rates• can be applied in-house or on-site• can be die-cut to your requirements
Finishing time is reduced and appearance enhancedby eliminating screws, rivets and welding.
Simple hand roller pressure and the bond ismade.
Initial adhesion Very strong adhesion immediately
Textured surfaces Capability to conform to texturedsurfaces
Stress distribution Reduces point loads associatedwith mechanical fastenings.
Temperature resistance Bond withstands high tempera-tures
Solvent resistanceCapacity to resist chemicals,cleaning agents etc.
Humidity resistanceWithstands harsh weatherconditions
HSE* substrates High level of performance onmetals and most plastics*HSE - High Surface Energy (readilybonded substrates)
LSE* substrates Level of performance on LSEplastics, powder paints*LSE - Low Surface Energy (difficult tobond substrates)
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Low temperature applicationVHB tape can be applied attemperatures as low as 0°C.
Low temperature resistance Bond withstands very coldtemperatures
Static loadGood static shear properties
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VHB tape differs from regular foam tapes by its100% pure acrylic adhesive core so it has highcohesive strength
This sample is bonded with VHB tape. Try to separate the twofoils and pull as hard as you can. VHB tape is viscoelastic – itstretches as it absorbs the force applied to the bond and thenreturns to its original shape.
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Commercial vehiclesExterior panels are bonded directly ontothe support frame without drilling, screwsor welding. No holes means no leakage orcorrosion points, and no screws means aflat, smooth finish ideal for perfectapplication of graphic material onto trucksand buses of all types.VHB tape also reduces vibration andrattles as well as surface induced galvaniccorrosion, and seals the bond to make ittotally watertight.
ElectronicsTiny modern electronic products can nolonger be constrained by heavy, old-fash-ioned assembly materials. VHB tape canbe precisely die-cut to bond and seal exactshapes, to absorb shock when circuits arefitted to their housing, to guarantee thatunderwater cameras and lenses are water-proof…. and all this with virtually noweight added to the product.
SignsSigns have greater graphic impact whenassembled with VHB tape. Materials areundistorted by drilling, screwing or weld-ing, and extreme weather conditions, e.g.very high winds, and have no effect onthe bond. Additionally, as VHB tape bondsdissimilar materials and has very highstatic load bearing capacities, you candecide exactly how you want your sign tolook and the material from which it ismade.
3MTM VHBTM Acrylic Foam Tapes: The industry standard
VHB tape dampens vibration for a smoother,quieter ride
VHB tape bonds the panel to the frame in oneoperation and provides better aesthetics to thegraphics
With their thermal conductivity properties, VHBtapes are perfect for assembly of automotiveelectronics such as heat sinks
VHB tape bonds the glass window of this electri-cal cabinet to the metal door without anymechanical fasteners
VHB tape enables simple, quick and reliable fixingof the sign face to its support for a smooth, cleanfinish
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ConstructionFor internal and external use. VHBTM tapebonds architectural panels seamlessly totheir frames and decorative features to theexteriors of windows. VHB tapecompensates for different rates of thermalexpansion so you are free to choose yourmaterials with one less constraint to worryabout. VHB clear tape is used for bonding modules to
solar panels
VHB tape is used in many architectural projectsfrom facade cladding to structural glazing
We can only show you a few of the VHB tape applications - you may encounter somewe haven’t seen before. Have a look around your assembly unit, is someone using welding materials, fastenersor a vibration absorber on a product ?Call us and we will be delighted to talk to you about how VHB can help improve yourproduction processes.
Stiffeners at the back of traffic signs areattached to the main panel with VHB tape. Thisprevents metal corrosion and allows the use of3MTM ScotchliteTM reflective films
Imagine the possibilities
Important Notice:The information contained in this brochure is based on tests and data which 3M believes tobe reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such statements and information is notguaranteed. The user is responsible for determining whether a specific 3M VHB tape issuitable for the purpose intended and for the user’s method of application.All questions of liability relating to 3M VHB tapes are governed by our terms of sale subject,where applicable to prevailing law.
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