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3M 4956 VHB Tape

3M

3M 4956 VHB Tape

4956

3M™ VHB™ Tape 4956 is a 0.062 inch (1.6 mm) thick gray double coated acrylic foam tape with paper liner. The multi-purpose acrylic adhesive on both sides bonds to a broad range of high and medium surface energy substrates including metals, glass and a wide variety of paints and plastics as well asPlasticized Vinyl. The conformable foam provides good contact between substrates even when they are slightly mismatched.

  • Fast and easy-to-use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability
  • Can replace mechanical fasteners (rivets, welds, screws) or liquid adhesives
  • Offers a good balance of strength and conformability
Unwind Side Adhesive Type: Multi-Purpose Acrylic
Liner Side Adhesive Type: Multi-Purpose Acrylic
Color: Gray
Liner Material: White Densified Kraft (DK) Paper w/ 3M™ VHB™ Print
Backing/Carrier Material: Conformable Acrylic Foam (Closed Cell)
TotalThickness: 62 mil
Overview

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Features

Features

  • Fast and easy-to-use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability
  • Can replace mechanical fasteners (rivets, welds, screws) or liquid adhesives
  • Offers a good balance of strength and conformability
  • Bonds to a broad range of high and medium surface energy substrates
  • Very good plasticizer resistance and adhesion to many vinyl formulations
  • Virtually invisible fastening keeps surfaces smooth
  • Eliminates drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing, welding and associated clean-up
  • Creates a permanent seal against water, moisture and other environmental elements
  • Allows the use of thinner, lighter weight and dissimilar materials
Specifications

Specifications

Color Gray
Backing/Carrier Material Conformable Acrylic Foam (Closed Cell)
Unwind Side Adhesive Type Multi-Purpose Acrylic
Liner Side Adhesive Type Multi-Purpose Acrylic
Total Thickness 62 mil
Density 45 lb/ft³
Liner Material White Densified Kraft (DK) Paper w/ 3M™ VHB™ Print
Liner Thickness 3 mil
Unwind Side Adhesive Strength 22 lb/in
Liner Side Adhesive Strength 22 lb/in
Normal Tensile Strength 80 lb/in²
Maximum Temperature Performance 300°F
Unwind Side Adhesive Permanent Yes
Liner Side Adhesive Permanent Yes
Compliance

Compliance

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