Choose the right 3M VHB tape

3M VHB tape has many advantages but there is an art to choosing the tape that is right for your application.

• The forces acting on the joint: shear force, tensile force, peeling force and splitting force
• Will it be used indoors or outdoors (consider moisture and temperature changes)
• Do the materials to be joined have equal or unequal surface energy
• How smooth or rough are the materials.

Pretreatment before applying a 3M VHB tape

Pre-treatment is essential for optimal bonding. Cleaning, degreasing, roughening. The 3M specialist will tell you all about it.

In short, plenty of reasons to look at all the possibilities together. When a 3M specialist is involved in your process and choice, 3M also provides a warranty on the joint, so you can be sure it's right.