3M™ VHB™ Tape

Identification Products custom converts 3M™ VHB™ Tapes for a variety of demanding applications. 3M™ VHB™ Tapes can be die-cut or laser cut to unique shapes and sizes as a cost effective assembly and attachment solution for all types of applications. 3M™ VHB™ Tapes ensures a durable long-term bond to a variety of substrates including metals, plastics and glass. 3M™ VHB™ Tapes are simple and easy to apply, saving you time and money. The tapes bond on contact, assemble easily, and increase overall productivity.

 

It’s time to replace screws, rivets, welds, and other traditional fasteners with a better solution – 3M™ VHB™Tape.

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APPROXIMATE TIME TO ACHIEVE ULTIMATE BOND STRENGTH:

  • 50% after 20 minutes
  • 90% after 24 hours
  • 100% after 72 hours

Bond strength may be achieved more quickly, and in some cases, may be increased by exposing the bond to elevated temperatures (e.g. 150°F (66°C) for 1 hour).

Tamper Evident

 

3M™ VHB™ Tape Selection

Product Tape Thickness Liner Type Description Adhesive Temperature Resistance
Minutes Hours Days Weeks
4941 Tape Family Solvent Resistance: High. - Relative Adhesion HSE:High LSE: Medium
4926 15(0.4) A Gray, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Conformable. Good adhesion to many painted metals. Plasticizer resistant. UL 746C. Multi-purpose Acrylic
Bonds to a wide range of materials including metals, glass, and high and medium surface energy plastics and paints. Resists migration of plasticizers in vinyl substrates.
300°F
(149°C)
200°F
(93°C)
4936 25(0.6) A
4936F 25(0.6) F
4941 45(1.1) A
4941F 45(1.1) D
4956 62(1.6) A
4956F 62(1.6) F
4991 90(2.3) F 350°F
(121°C)
200°F
(93°C)
4991B 90(2.3) F Black version of 4991.
4919F 25(0.6) F Black version of 4936F. 300°F
(149°C)
200°F
(93°C)
4947F 45(1.1) F Black version of 4941F.
4979F 62(1.6) F Black version of 4956F.
5952 Tape Family Solvent Resistance: High. - Relative Adhesion HSE:High LSE: Medium
5906 6(0.15) G Black, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Good adhesion to many painted surfaces, including powder coated paint. Modified Acrylic
Bonds to medium and low surface energy paints and plastics, including many powder coated paints, in addition to the substrates listed with the multi-purpose acrylic adhesive (except plasticized vinyl).
300°F
(149°C)
250°F
(121°C)
5907 8(0.2) G
5908 10(0.25) G
5909 12(0.3) G
5915 16(0.4) F Black or white, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Good adhesion to many painted surfaces, including powder coated paint. UL 746C.
5915P 16(0.4) E
5915WF 16(0.4) F
5925 25(0.6) F
5925P 25(0.6) E
5925WF 25(0.6) F
5930 32(0.8) F
5930P 32(0.8) E
5930WF 32(0.8) F
5952 45(1.1) F
5952P 45(1.1) E
5952WF 45(1.1) F
5962 62(1.6) F
5962P 62(1.6) E
5962WF 62(1.6) F
5958FR 40(1.0) F Meets FAR 25.853 (a) 12 sec vertical burn
Appendix F,
Part 1 (a) (ii)
200°F
(93°C)
RP Tape Family Solvent Resistance: High. - Relative Adhesion HSE:High LSE: Medium
RP16 16(0.4) A Gray, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Conformable. Good adhesion to many painted metals. Multi-purpose
Bonds to a wide range of materials including metals, glass, and high and medium surface energy plastics and paints. Resists migration of plasticizers in vinyl substrates.
250°F
(121°C)
250°F
(200°C)
RP16F 16(0.4) F
RP25 25(0.6) A
RP25F 25(0.6) F
RP32 32(0.8) A
RP32F 32(0.8) F
RP45 45(1.1) A
RP45F 45(1.1) F
RP62 62(1.6) A
RP62F 62(1.6) F
4945 Tape Family Solvent Resistance: High. - Relative Adhesion HSE:High LSE: Low
4945 45(1.1) A White, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Plasticizer resistant. Multi-purpose
Bonds to a wide range of materials including metals, glass, and high and medium surface energy plastics and paints. Resists migration of plasticizers in vinyl substrates.
300°F
(149°C)
200°F
(93°C)
4946 45(1.1) B
4952 Tape Family Solvent Resistance: High. - Relative Adhesion HSE:High LSE: High
4932 25(0.6) A White, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Good adhesion to polypropylene and many powder paints. Low Surface Energy Adhesive
High performance synthetic adhesive bonds to many lower surface energy substrates, including many plastics and powder coated paints, plus smooth general purpose substrates.
200°F
(93°C)
160°F
(71°C)
4952 45(1.1) A
4622 Tape Family Solvent Resistance: High. - Relative Adhesion HSE:High LSE: Low
4618 25(0.6) H White, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. General Purpose Adhesive/Multi-purpose
Bonds to most higher surface energy substrates including metal, glass and high surface energy plastics. / Bonds to a wide range of materials including metals, glass, and high and medium surface energy plastics and paints. Resists migration of plasticizers in vinyl substrates.
250°F
(121°C)
200°F
(93°C)
4622 45(1.1) H
4624 62(1.6) H
4950 Tape Family Solvent Resistance: High. - Relative Adhesion HSE:High LSE: Low
4914 10(0.25) A Closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. UL 746C. General Purpose Adhesive
Bonds to most higher surface energy substrates including metal, glass and high surface energy plastics.
300°F
(149°C)
200°F
(93°C)
4620 15(0.4) A
4629 25(0.6) C
4630 45(1.1) A
4630F 45(1.1) D
4949 45(1.1) C
4950 45(1.1) A
4955 80(2.0) C
4959 120(3.0) C 400°F
(204°C)
300°F
(149°C)
4959F 120(3.0) D
4951 Tape Family Solvent Resistance: High. - Relative Adhesion HSE:High LSE: Low
4951 41(1.1) C White, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Apply at temps as low as 32°F (0°C). Low Temperature Appliable Acrylic
Acrylic: Bonds down to 32°F (0°C) compared to 50°F (10°C;C) for most acrylic adhesives. Bonds most high surface energy substrates including metal, glass and high surface energy plastics.
300°F
(149°C)
200°F
(93°C)
4943F 41(1.1) C Gray, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Apply at temps as low as 32°F (0°C).
4957F 62(1.6) C
4910 Tape Family Solvent Resistance: High. - Relative Adhesion HSE:High LSE: Low
4905 20(0.5) F Clear, acrylic construction for joining transparent material. General Purpose
Bonds to most higher surface energy substrates including metal, glass and high surface energy plastics.
300°F
(149°C)
200°F
(93°C)
4910 40(1.0) F
4611 Tape FamilySolvent Resistance: High. - Relative Adhesion HSE:High LSE: Low
4646 25(0.6) D Dark gray, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. High temperature resistance. UL 746C. General Purpose
450°F
(232°C)
300°F
(149°C)
4611 45(1.1) D General Purpose Acrylic
4655 62(1.6) D

 

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