User manual 3M VHB TAPES DESIGN GUIDE

[. . . ] page 4 · Durability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 · Productivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 · Appearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7 · Construction from panels to windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Bond pre-painted metals in truck assembly. Bond and seal plastic windows to prepainted control panels/switch gear. Mount vinyl wiring ducts and conduit channels. A A B A D A B D D B D D D D High Med Bonds to a variety of plastics and paint systems. 4943F 4957F 4611 4646 4655 4920 4930 4950 4955 4959 3MTM VHBTM Tape 4945 4946 4905 4910 45 (1. 1) 62 (1. 6) 45 (1. 1) 25 (0. 64) 62 (1. 6) 15 (0. 4) 25 (0. 64) 45 (1. 1) 80 (2. 0) 120 (3. 0) 45 (1. 1) 45 (1. 1) 20 (0. 5) 40 (1. 0) High Low High Low Bond cellular phone antennas. Pre-powder coat paint applications: hat channels and stiffeners. Attach stiffeners in air conditioners, office furniture and telecommunications equipment. Bond aluminum skin to steel support of trucks, vans, ambulances. Bond architectural signs to frames. C C D D D A A A C C A B D D White, closed-cell acrylic Acrylic foam carrier. Bond pre-painted truck and trailer skins. High Low Seal skylight inner/ outer dome. Mount panels to aluminum frames in buildings, trucks, and trailers. Bond powder painted metal stiffeners to office desks and file cabinets. Bond flexible circuits to aluminum rigidizers or heat sinks. Acrylic 300°F 200°F High (149°C) (93°C) 4951 45 (1. 1) White, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. White, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. Good adhesion to polypropylene and many powder paints. Acrylic 300°F 200°F High (149°C) (93°C) 200°F (93°C) 160°F High (71°C) High Low C 4932 4952 25 (0. 64) 45 (1. 1) LSE High High A A NOTE: The technical information and data provided here should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. User should evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user's method of application. Liner Types: A ­ 3 mil 54# Densified Kraft Paper B ­ 5 mil Clear Polyethylene Film Transfer Tape F-9460 PC 2. 0 (0. 05) Clear adhesive transfer tape. F-9469 PC 5. 0 (0. 13) High shear strength adhesive. F-9473 PC 10 (0. 25) UL 746C. 100 MP 500°F 300°F High (260°C) (149°C) High Low E E E C ­ 2 mil Polyester Film D ­ 5 mil Red Polyethylene Film E ­ 4 mil 58# Polycoated Kraft Paper Relative Adhesion: HSE ­ High Surface Energy LSE ­ Low Surface Energy www. 3M. com/vhb 3 to replace spot welds, screws, rivets, and liquid adhesives 3MTM VHBTM Tapes all-acrylic construction provides strength and durability in highly demanding applications. · Bond with high holding strength for static or dynamic stress · Provide a continuous bond to distribute stress over the entire surface · Viscoelastic properties absorb shock and flexing for reliability against wind, vibration, and other stresses · Eliminate pull-through, dimpling and weld distortion · Damp vibration Stainless steel panel 9 3MTM VHBTM Tape Steel structure Aeroporto Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brazil Architect: Claudio Silva, 1997 Stainless steel panels bonded to steel frame. Welded steel frame 3MTM VHBTM Tape 10 11 Aluminum exterior panel Damps vibration and noise producing a quieter ride. 13 3MTM VHBTM Tape ACM 12 Steel Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE Curtain wall design: Schmidlin AG, 1998 Aluminum panels bonded to steel stiffeners. Securely bonds stainless steel scuff strips to aluminum wing flaps despite extreme ground-to-air temperature swings of 150°F to -40°F (65°C to -40°C). www. 3M. com/vhb 4 for long term performance indoors and out Hat channel 3MTM VHBTM Tape · Resists all of the following: - High temperature - Cold - Temperature cycling - UV light - Moisture and solvents Exterior panel Exterior panel · · · · Seal against environmental conditions Prevent bi-metallic corrosion Damp vibration to prevent metal fatigue Compensate for differential of thermal expansion 14 Replace rivets in bonding truck side panels to steel frames for a much smoother, cleaner appearance and a strong bond. VHB tape can also reduce vibration in the box. Multi panel aluminum 3MTM VHBTM Tape Aluminum batten (splicing strip) Signs that resist cold winds in Denmark (installed 1985) 15 16 3MTM VHBTM Tape Steel framework O'Hare Airport, Chicago, IL, USA Architect: Custom Products of Southgate, CA, 1987 Mirror-finish composite ceiling panels bonded to a suspension frame. Mirrored ceiling panel www. 3M. com/vhb 5 through application ease and versatility · Save money and time with increased efficiency · PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) bonds on contact with no bottlenecks for drying time or fixturing · Fast, easy assembly · Eliminate time consuming labor ­ drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing, welding and clean-up · Die cut to precisely fit any shape, size or profile · Easy to use with minimal training Apply 3MTM VHBTM Tapes. . . 17 Prepare surface. . . 18 Remove liners, and assemble parts. 19 21 20 For assembly efficiency, die-cut pieces of 3MTM VHBTM Tape bond components in a water-resistant video camera case. The foam conforms to help seal the unit. Easily cut to size, 3MTM VHBTM Tape 5952 bonds polycarbonate sheets to the back of a routed aluminum face. [. . . ] Please remember that many factors can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. The materials to be bonded with the product, the surface preparation of these materials, the product selected for use, the conditions in which the product is used, and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform are among the many factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, some of which are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user's method of application. Limitation of Remedies and Liability: If the 3MTM VHBTM Tape is proved to be defective within the warranty period stated above, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AT 3M'S OPTION, SHALL BE TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF OR TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE 3MTM VHBTM TAPE. [. . . ]