VHB Acrylic Tapes

VHB™ High Strength Acrylic TapesHB™

The 3M™ company has been leading the changes in the manufacturing and industry process technologies for more than 25 years. Our high strength acrylic tapes are a highly efficient and economical alternative of the traditional mechanical bonding systems. They demand minimal or no investments in equipment. Your products will be bonded in a fast and reliable way, they will acquire a better appearance and they will be more resistant to corrosion and the weather.

Using VHB tapes means no need for fasteners, rivets, welding or drilling.

A VHB tape differs from common foam tapes by not having a carrier. It is 100% acryl, which means it has an excellent cohesion strength.

The tape is pressure sensitive and a sheer pressure of your hand is enough for the bond to be of high quality.

Why choose a VHB?

A fast and a durable bond
No drilling, no welding
No need to smooth the bonds
Final product with no seam
Outstanding damping of vibrations and noise
Homogeneous bond thickness
Elegant and aesthetic appearance
Excellent sealing features
Resistant to UV light
Resistant to chemicals

Financial advantages:

No demand for equipment
Fast fixing procedure
No loss of material like when drilling or welding
Lower costs of work
No investments

Flexibility:

Ideal products for metal, plastic and glass
Bonding of different materials
They enhance the design
They compensate for different heat and other expansion
It is possible to cut various forms

The range of 3M™ VHB™ High Strength Double Coated Tapes

	Type of VHB™	Thickness (mm)	Color	Characteristics
main group	4936	0.6	gray	This group of VHB tapes is the most frequent and reliable solution for most uses. These tapes are highly suitable for materials with high surface energy (HSE). They bond well to structured surfaces. A big advantage is the immediate bond with the surface. They can even bond to some powder coated surfaces.
	4941	1.1
	4956	1.5
	4991	2.2
HSE materials	4646	0.6	gray	HSE (High Surface Energy) = materials with high surface tension. These tapes have the best features for metal. When the surface is prepared in a special way, they can be used for some plastics as well.
	4611	1.1
	4613	1.1
	4655	1.5	white
	4930	0.64
	4950	1.1
	4912	2
	4959	3
for low temperatures	4943	1.1	gray	VHB tapes in this group are used for bonding in low temperatures. Thanks to their special features, they are elastic and able to adhere even at temperatures around 0°C.
for low temperatures	4957	1.5	gray
clear	9460	0.05	transparent	These tapes are unique for their transparent colour which does not change even under UV light. Because of their perfect and aesthetic appearance, these tapes are very popular in the advertising industry.
	9469	0.13
	9473	0.25
	4905	0.5
	4910	1
	4915	1.5
	4918	2
special	4932	0.64	white	For surfaces with low surface energy (LSE).
special	4945	1.1	white	Plasticizer resistant.