3M^TM VHB^TM and VHB^TM+ Tapes

Replace rivets, screws and other mechanical fasteners.
3M™ VHB™ Tape’s all-acrylic construction seals against moisture and most solvents, providing long-term resistance to UV and temperature cycles.  The tape’s unique foam acts as a shock absorber for outstanding impact resistance.  Unlike the stress points common to mechanical fasteners, VHB tape distributes the stress.  You can use thinner, lighter-weight materials with less material fatigue.

3M™ VHB™+ Tapes provide additional features:  conformability for better void filling and flexibility, additional adhesive choices for bonding to a wider range of surfaces, and the ability to initiate bonds at lower temperatures.

Smooth Trucking
3M^™VHB^™ Tape replaced rivets in bonding truck side panels to stiffeners.  The result was a much smoother, cleaner appearance and a strong bond.  In addition to the design improvement, VHB tape can reduce vibration in the box.

Compensate for Differences in Thermal Expansion
3M^™ VHB^™ Tape securely bonds stainless scuff strips to aluminum wing flaps despite extreme ground-to-air temperature swings of 150^oF to -40^oF (65^oC to
-40^oC).

Die-Cut for Easy Assembly
For assembly efficiency, die-cut pieces of 3M^™ VHB^™  Tape bond components in a water-resistant video camera case.  The form conforms to help seal the unit.

Immediate Bonding to Pre-Painted Metal
3M^™ VHB^™ Tape bonds panel stiffeners on contact to pre-painted metal cabinetry.  Unlike welding, applying the tape does not damage the finish.

Virtually Invisible Fastening
Mirrored ceiling panels are held in place with 3M^™ VHB^™ Tape rather than with rivets or screws.  This helps maintain a clean, smooth appearance without distorting the reflective surfaces.

Use Lighter, Thinner Materials
In assembling this sign with 3M^™ VHB^™ Tape, lighter, thinner materials were used for easier installation, helping reduce labor and materials cost.

High Contact Adhesion to Glass
To bond muntin bars to window glass, 3M^™ VHB^™+Tape conforms to glass with high contact.  The bond resists weathering and UV light.

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