3M™ VHB™ Tapes
Who says it has
to be done in the
same old way?
Every day engineers and managers like you are
discovering that 3M VHB tapes are beyond strong.
When used in place of mechanical fasteners, they
can help you do things you never thought possible.
3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes
3M™ VHB™ Tape
Applied to surfaces, never to part
Bonding product parts with precision, ease, reliability, and strength requires
an approach that breaks the barriers of traditional construction elements.
3M VHB Tapes open up a world of possibilities eliminating rivets,
screws, bolts, and welds and improving design construction,
aesthetics and productivity. With unmatched strength,
these tapes increase the overall durability and reliability
of every product bond.
Experience the strength and reliability of 3M VHB Tapes.
Invisible
bond
A durable
difference
Demanding
strength
Application
efficiency
Enhance your design appearance
with virtually invisible bonding –
a game-changing approach for
your design concepts. Explore
new possibilities and use new,
innovative materials to improve
the look of your products while
optimising performance,
preventing bi-metallic
corrosion and streamlining
your production processes.
With a bond that’s built
to withstand the rigours
of exposure, 3M VHB Tapes
resist hot, cold and cycling
temperatures, UV light, moisture,
and solvents. They seal against
environmental conditions
and damp vibration to reduce
metallic wear-and-tear.
For your most demanding
bonding applications, 3M
VHB Tapes distribute dynamic
or static stress over the
entire surface of the design,
improving holding strength
and eliminating the need for
mechanical fasteners.
3M VHB Tapes are simple and
easy to apply, saving you time
and money. The tapes bond
on contact, assemble easily and
can be cut to precise shapes and
sizes for custom applications.
1980
3M VHB Tape has been providing customer bonding solutions since 1980
Applications, Innovations and
unlimited design possibilities.
The proven, high strength alternative to mechanical fasteners
3M VHB tapes offer manufacturers a distinct bonding advantage by spreading stress loads across the entire length of the
joint, permanently adhering materials with a powerful bond.
It’s time to replace screws, rivets, welds and other traditional fasteners
with a better solution – 3M VHB Tape.
Panel to Frame
Solve dynamic force challenges
while reducing weight and producing
a clean, sharp look.
Stiffener to Panel
Experience the freedom to create
unique designs with exceptional
vibration and corrosion resistance.
Lens Window to Housing
More Applications
Apply a secure seal to dissimilar
materials, while enhancing
productivity and design innovation.
Skyscrapers, mobile devices, signs,
architectural windows, vehicles and
trailers, all of these rely on 3M VHB
tape for one or more steps in the
assembly, mounting, fastening and
sealing process.
Expertise and Support
Our application experts are here to consult with your team to determine the correct 3M VHB tapes
for your product design and production process.
Our deep expertise in bonding dissimilar materials for challenging applications is unmatched. 3M stands
alone in it’s capabilities, facilities and experience. Leverage our expertise to your competitive advantage.
Selecting the right 3M VHB Tape for your application is easy.
Online selector
Call us
Visit our website
Try our new selector to find the right 3M
VHB product for your bonding needs
http://go.3M.com/tapeselector
You can discuss your application and have your
questions answered with one of our industrial
representatives by calling 0870 60 800 50
For further information visit
www.3M.co.uk/VHB
Products
Solvent
resistance
Peel strength
(N/cm)
5925
0.6
UL746C +120
+150
high
30
high
high
5952
1.1
UL746C +120
+150
high
38
high
high
5962
1.6
UL746C +120
+150
high
38
high
high
4926
0.4
UL746C +93
+150
high
24
high
medium
4936
0.6
UL746C +93
+150
high
30
high
medium
4941
1.1
UL746C +93
+150
high
38
high
medium
4956
1.6
UL746C +93
+150
high
38
high
medium
4991
2.3
UL746C +93
+120
high
38
high
medium
4919
0.6
UL746C +93
+150
high
30
high
medium
4947
1.1
UL746C +93
+150
high
38
high
medium
5958FR 1.0
FAR
25.853
+150
high
35
high
high
4646
0.6
UL746C +150
+232
high
25
high
low
1.1
UL746C +150
+232
high
31
high
low
1.6
UL746C +150
+232
high
31
high
low
Certifications*
Metals
Coated &
Glass
Painted
MSE Plastics Surfaces
Colour
Thickness (mm)
Temperature
resistance °C
Product code
3M™ VHB™ Industrial
Adhesives and Tapes
Long term Short term
(days,
(minutes,
weeks)
hours)
Relative adhesion
3M VHB Very Conformable
The conformability of the 3M VHB allows a more
complete bond contact area when bonding rigid
or irregular materials. These products offer excellent
adhesion to the broadest range of substrates. The
modified acrylic adhesive is especially developed for
powder coated paints. (In many applications, the use
of a primer is not necessary on most surfaces.)
3M VHB Conformable
The conformability of the 3M VHB allows a more
complete bond contact area when bonding rigid
or irregular materials. These products offer excellent
adhesion to a broad range of substrates, including
plasticised vinyl.
3M VHB Tapes For Special Applications
3M VHB Flame retardant:
Black. Closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Highly
conformable. Excellent adhesion to painted and
powder-coated surfaces. Flame retardant.
3M VHB for high temperatures:
Dark grey. Closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Resistant 4611
to high temperatures and powder-coating cycles.
4655
White. Closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Resistant
to high temperatures and powder-coating cycles.
+93
4613
1.1
+120
+150
high
32
high
low
4943
1.1
+93
+150
high
44
high
medium
4957
1.6
+93
+150
high
44
high
medium
4905
0.5
UL746C +93
+150
high
21
high
medium
Transparent. Solid acrylic adhesive. Ideal for bonding 4910
transparent materials such as glass, polycarbonate
4915
and plastics.
4918
1.0
UL746C +93
+150
high
26
high
medium
1.6
+93
+150
high
26
high
medium
2.0
+93
+93
high
26
high
medium
4932
0.6
+71
+93
high
35
high
high
4952
1.1
+71
+93
high
44
high
high
4920
0.4
UL746C +93
+150
high
26
high
low
4930
0.6
UL746C +93
+150
high
35
high
low
4950
1.1
UL746C +93
+150
high
44
high
low
4912
2.0
+190
high
35
high
low
4945
1.1
UL746C +93
+150
high
44
high
low
4949
1.1
+93
+150
high
44
high
low
3M VHB RP.
RP25
0.6
+93
+120
high
30
high
medium
Close-cell acrylic foam carrier. Conformable bonding for
glass, metal, some plastics, composites, sealed wood.
RP45
1.1
+93
+120
high
35
high
medium
RP62
1.6
+93
+120
high
35
high
medium
3M VHB for low temperatures:
Grey. Closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Conformable.
Can be applied at low temperatures (5 °C)
3M VHB Clear:
3M VHB for low energy surfaces:
White. Closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Good
adhesion to polyethylene and polypropylene.
3M VHB for high energy surfaces:
White. Closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Rigid.
Excellent shear performance.
+150
* A current list of UL certified 3M VHB Tapes can be found at www.ul.com (select certifications, search file MH17478)
Important notice: The information contained in this brochure is based on tests and data which 3M believes to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such
statements and information is not guaranteed. The user is responsible for determining whether a specific 3M VHB tape is suitable 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.
Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
3M United Kingdom plc
3M Centre, Cain Road
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8HT
Tel: 0870 60 800 60
www.3M.co.uk/industrial
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The Iveagh Building
The Park, Carrickmines
Dublin 18
Tel: 1 800 320 500
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