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Features and Benefits

3M™ VHB™ Tapes unique abilities (viscoelasticity, 100% closed cell construction, strength, durability, moisture and chemical resistance, etc.) combined with ease of use and versatility can provide designers and manufacturers with the features and benefits needed to make virtually any concept a reality.

Performance
3M™ VHB™ Tapes have the strength to replace spot welds, screws, rivets and liquid adhesives combined with long term durability and excellent performance for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Productivity
3M™ VHB™ Tapes ease of use, versatility and speed can greatly enhance productivity, eliminate the need for major equipment and provide total cost reductions.

Appearance
3M™ VHB™ Tapes provide virtually invisible fastening to help keep surfaces smooth, clean and can enhance design and appearance.


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Performance:

  • Weight reduction - use lighter, thinner materials
  • Bond with high holding strength to replace screws, rivets, welds, and silicones for static and dynamic loads.
  • Seals and bonds (simultaneously)
  • Fill irregularities and gaps between surfaces to help keep out dirt, water and cleaning chemicals - wide range of thicknesses.
  • Uniform stress distribution along the bond line
  • Proven durability
  • Third Party Testing documented
  • 25 years of history
  • UL Listing
  • Absorbs impact
  • Vibration and fatigue resistant 
  • Vibration damping and acoustic noise reduction
  • Bond dissimilar materials
  • Compensates for differential thermal expansion and contraction
  • Elastic properties absorb shock and flexing for reliability against wind, vibration, and thermal expansion/contraction
  • Solvent and chemical resistance
  • UV resistance
  • Temperature cycling resistance
  • Tape separates metal surfaces to help reduce the potential for galvanic corrosion
  • Resists plasticizer migration

Productivity:

  • Fast easy assembly
  • Save money and time with increased efficiency
  • Eliminate time consuming labor - drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing, welding, and clean-up
  • Easy to use with minimal application training
  • Bond metal and most plastics with minimal surface preparation
  • Compatible with paint processes
  • PSA bonds on contact with no bottlenecks for drying time or fixturing
  • VHB Tape can be die cut to precisely fit any shape, size or profile
  • Bring to the assembly line with tape already on part for easy peel/stick application
  • Convenience - bond to each substrate at a different time.

Appearance:

  • Forms an invisible bond
  • Virtually invisible fastening helps keep surface smooth and clean to enhance design and appearance
  • Uniform thickness creates repeatable results without expensive equipment
  • No dimpling or pull through
  • Expand the range of material options - bond most painted and powder coated surfaces, and plastics such as acrylic, PC and ABS
  • Use a wider variety of materials more readily for high impact visual combinations
  • Allows unique designs

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