3M™ VHB™ Tapes provide the convenience and simplicity of a tape fastener and are ideal for use in many interior and exterior bonding
applications. In many situations, they can replace rivets, spot welds, liquid adhesives and other permanent fasteners.
These 3M™ VHB™ Tapes are made with acrylic foam which is viscoelastic in nature. This gives the foam energy absorbing and stress
relaxing properties which provides these tapes with their unique characteristics. The acrylic chemistry provides outstanding durability
performance.
These tapes utilize a variety of specific foam, adhesive, color and release liner types to provide each product/family with specific features.
These features can include adhesion to specific or a broad range of materials, conformability, high tensile strength, high shear and peel
adhesion, resistance to plasticizer migration, and UL746C recognition. All 3M™ VHB™ Tapes have excellent durability and excellent
solvent and moisture resistance.
The tapes included in this data page represent products most commonly used by customers. Please refer to “3M™ VHB™ Tape Specialty
Tapes” technical data sheet for additional 3M™ VHB™ Tapes that may be required in special circumstances.
October
2018
3M™ VHB™ Tape Products
4941 Family
This family utilizes multi-purpose acrylic adhesive on both sides of
a conformable adhesive foam core. The adhesive provides excellent
adhesion to a broad range of high and medium surface energy
substrates including metals, glass, and a wide variety of plastics, as
well as plasticized vinyl. The conformable adhesive foam core provides
good contact, even with mismatched substrates. The combination of
foam strength, conformability, and adhesion makes this family one of
the most capable all-around 3M™ VHB™ tapes.
Tape Number
4919F
4926
4936(F)
4941(F)
4947F
4956(F)
4979F
4991
4991B
Color
Black
Gray
Gray
Gray
Black
Gray
Black
Gray
Black
Thickness in (mm)
0.025 (0.6)
0.015 (0.4)
0.025 (0.6)
0.045 (1.1)
0.045 (1.1)
0.062 (1.6)
0.062 (1.6)
0.090 (2.3)
0.090 (2.3)
5952 Family
This family utilizes modified acrylic adhesive on both sides of a very
conformable adhesive foam core, providing adhesion the broadest
range of substrates, including most powder coated paints.
Tape Number
5906
5907
5908
5909
5915(P)
5915WF
5925(P)
5925WF
5930(P)
5930WF
5952(P)
5952WF
5958FR
5962(P)
5962WF
Color
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
White
Black
White
Black
White
Black
White
Black
Black
White
Thickness in (mm)
0.006 (0.15)
0.008 (0.20)
0.010 (0.25)
0.012 (0.30)
0.016 (0.4)
0.016 (0.4)
0.025 (0.6)
0.025 (0.6)
0.032 (0.8)
0.032 (0.8)
0.045 (1.1)
0.045 (1.1)
0.040 (1.0)
0.062 (1.6)
0.062 (1.6)
RP Family
This family utilizes multi-purpose acrylic adhesive on both sides
of a conformable adhesive foam core. The adhesive provides good
adhesion to a broad range of high and medium surface energy
substrates including metals, glass, and a wide variety of plastics.
The conformable adhesive foam core provides good contact, even
with mismatched substrates
Tape Number
RP16(F)
RP25(F)
RP32(F)
RP45(F)
RP62(F)
Color
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Thickness in (mm)
0.016 (0.4)
0.025 (0.6)
0.032 (0.8)
0.045 (1.1)
0.062 (1.6)
(P) or (F) after the product number designates that both a paper and film liner product version are available. [e.g. 4941 (paper liner) and 4941F (film liner), 5915 (film
liner) and 5915P (paper liner). See page 2 for specific details.
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3M
™
VHB
™
Tapes
Typical Physical Properties
3M™ VHB™ Tapes
Family
Number
Color
Tape Thickness
Inches (mm) Tolerance
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
5952 family tapes thinner than 0.015 in (0.4 mm) have max. length 360 yd (329.2 m) for widths 1 in (25 mm) to 8 in (203 mm) and 180 yd (164.6 m) for all other widths.
Slitting Tolerance
Standard slitting tolerance ± 1/32 inch (± 0.031 inch, ± 0.79 mm).
Precision slitting with slitting tolerance of ± 1/64 inch (± 0.016 in., ± 0.41 mm) is available on select products with minimum
order of full web increments.
Core Size
All products are provided on a 3 inch ID Core (76.2 mm)
Converted Parts
In addition to standard and custom roll sizes available from 3M through the distribution network, 3M™ VHB™ Tapes are also
available in limitless shapes and sizes through the 3M Converter network. For additional information, contact 3M Converter
Markets at 1-800-223-7427 or on the web at www.3M.com/converter.
Shelf Life
All 3M™ VHB™ Tapes have a shelf life of 24 months from date of manufacture when stored at 40°F to 100°F (4°C to 38°C)
and 0-95% relative humidity. The optimum storage conditions are 72°F (22°C) and 50% relative humidity.
Performance of tapes is not projected to change even after shelf life expires; however, 3M does suggest that 3M™ VHB™
Tapes are used prior to the shelf life date whenever possible.
The manufacturing date is available on all 3M™ VHB™ Tape cores as the lot number. The lot number, typically a 4 digit code,
is a Julian date (Y D D D). The first digit refers to the year of manufacture, the last 3 digits refer to the days after January 1.
Example: A lot number of 9266 would translate to a date of manufacture of Sept. 22 (266th day of year) in 2009. On most
products this is found as the 4 digits after the “9” following the product number. For tapes printed continuously around the
core (e.g. 3M™ VHB™ Tape 5952 family) the lot number typically will be the string of 4 digits preceding the product number.
Special Cases:
Plasticized Vinyl – Plasticizers compounded in soft vinyl can migrate into adhesives and significantly change their performance
characteristics. 3M™ VHB™ Tapes 4941 family has very good plasticizer resistance and adhesion to many vinyl formulations.
Because of the wide variation in vinyl formulations, however, evaluation by the user must be conducted with the specific vinyl
used to ensure that performance will be satisfactory over time. Problems related to plasticizer migration can often be predicted
by accelerated aging of assembled parts at 150°F (66°C) for one week).
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3M
™
VHB
™
Tapes
Typical Performance
Characteristics
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Dynamic Adhesion Performance
Thickness
Inches
90° Peel Adhesion
lb/in N/cm
Normal Tensile
lb/in
2
kPa
Dynamic Overlap Shear
lb/in
2
kPa
3M™ VHB™ Tapes
Family
Product
Number
Color
4919F
4926
4936(F)
Black
Gray
Gray
Gray
Black
Gray
Black
Gray
Black
0.025
0.015
0.025
0.045
0.045
0.062
0.062
0.090
0.090
17 (30)
14 (25)
17 (30)
22 (39)
22 (39)
22 (39)
22 (39)
22 (39)
22 (39)
90 (620)
95 (660)
90 (620)
85 (590)
85 (590)
80 (550)
80 (550)
70 (480)
70 (480)
80 (550)
90 (620)
80 (550)
70 (480)
70 (480)
70 (480)
70 (480)
65 (450)
65 (450)
494 1
4941(F)
4947F
4956(F)
4979F
4991
4991B
5906
5907
5908
5909
5915(P)
5915WF
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
White
Black
White
White
Black
Black
White
Black
Black
White
0.006
0.008
0.010
0.012
0.016
0.016
0.025
0.025
0.032
0.032
0.045
0.045
0.040
0.062
0.062
9 (16)
10 (18)
12 (21)
12 (21)
14 (25)
14 (25)
17 (30)
17 (30)
19 (33)
19 (33)
22 (39)
22 (39)
20 (35)
22 (39)
22 (39)
100 (690)
100 (690)
100 (690)
100 (690)
90 (620)
90 (620)
90 (620)
90 (620)
90 (620)
90 (620)
90 (620)
90 (620)
100 (690)
90 (620)
90 (620)
100 (690)
100 (690)
100 (690)
100 (690)
90 (620)
90 (620)
90 (620)
90 (620)
85 (590)
85 (590)
80 (550)
80 (550)
100 (690)
80 (550)
80 (550)
5 952
5925(P)
5925WF
5930(P)
5930WF
5952(P)
5952WF
5958FR
5962(P)
5962WF
RP16(F)
RP25(F)
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
0.016
0.025
0.032
0.045
0.062
12 (21)
17 (30)
18 (32)
20 (35)
20 (35)
95 (660)
90 (620)
85 (590)
85 (590)
80 (550)
90 (620)
80 (550)
75 (520)
70 (480)
70 (480)
RP
RP32(F)
RP45(F)
RP62(F)
90° Peel Adhesion -
Based on ASTM D3330 -To stainless steel, room temperature, jaw speed 12 in/min (304.8 mm/min). Average force to remove is measured.
XXXXX
72 hour dwell.
XXXXX
Normal Tensile
(T-Block Tensile) - ASTM D-897 - To aluminum, room temperature, 1 in
2
(6.45 cm
2
), jaw speed 2 in/min (50.8 mm/min) Peak force to separate is
measured. 72 hour dwell.
Dynamic Overlap Shear
- ASTM D-1002 - To stainless steel, room temperature, 1 in
2
(6.45 cm
2
), jaw speed 0.5 in/min (12.7 mm/min) Peak force to separate is
XXXXX
measured. 72 hour dwell.
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3M
™
VHB
™
Tapes
Typical Performance
Characteristics
3M™ VHB™ Tapes
Family
Product
Number
Color
Thickness
Inches
72°F
(22°C)
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
Static Shear
150°F
(66°C)
200°F
(93°C)
250°F
(121°C)
Temperature Tolerance
(Minutes, Hours)
Short Term
°F (°C)
(Days, Weeks)
Long Term
°F (°C)
4919F
4926
4936(F)
Black
Gray
Gray
Gray
Black
Gray
Black
Gray
Black
0.025
0.015
0.025
0.045
0.045
0.062
0.062
0.090
0.090
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
250 (121)
250 (121)
200 (93)
200 (93)
200 (93)
200 (93)
200 (93
200 (93)
200 (93)
200 (93)
200 (93)
4 941
4941(F)
4947F
4956(F)
4979F
4991
4991B
5906
5907
5908
5909
5915(P)
5915WF
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
White
Black
Black
Black
White
Black
White
Black
Black
White
0.006
0.008
0.010
0.012
0.016
0.016
0.025
0.032
0.032
0.032
0.045
0.045
0.040
0.062
0.062
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
350
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
250
500
500
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
300 (149)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
200 (93)
250 (121)
250 (121)
5952
5925(P)
5925WF
5930(P)
5930WF
5952(P)
5952WF
5958FR
5962(P)
5962WF
250
250
300 (149)
300 (149)
RP16(F)
RP25(F)
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
0.016
0.025
0.032
0.045
0.062
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
250 (121)
200 (93)
200 (93)
200 (93)
200 (93)
200 (93)
RP
RP32(F)
RP45(F)
RP62(F)
Static Shear
- ASTM D3654 - To stainless steel, tested at various temperatures and gram loadings. 0.5 in
2
(3.23 cm
2
). Will hold listed weight for 10,000 minutes
(approximately 7 days). Conversion: 1500 g/0.5 in
2
equals 6.6 lb/in
2
; 500 g/0.5 in
2
= 2.2 lb/in
2
.
Short Term Temperature Tolerance
- No change in room temperature dynamic shear properties following 4 hours conditioning at indicated temperature with
100 g/static load. (Represents minutes, hours in a process type temperature exposure).
Long Term Temperature Tolerance
- Maximum temperature where tape supports at least 250 g load per 0.5 in
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