3M™ VHB™ Tape 4905: Revolutionizing Permanent Bonding with Clarity and Strength

Key Highlights:‌

• Effortless Permanent Bonding:‌ Offers a fast, easy-to-use solution for high-strength, long-lasting bonds.
• Aesthetic Perfection:‌ Virtually invisible fastening keeps surfaces smooth and seamless.
• Versatile Replacement:‌ Can substitute for mechanical fasteners (rivets, welds, screws) or liquid adhesives in transparent applications.
• Clear and Consistent:‌ Features a clear, 0.020 in (0.5 mm) thickness with a general-purpose acrylic adhesive.
• Streamlined Assembly:‌ Eliminates the need for drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing, welding, and associated cleanup.
• Environmental Protection:‌ Creates a permanent seal against water, moisture, and other environmental factors.
• Instant Bonding:‌ Pressure-sensitive adhesive bonds on contact, providing immediate handling strength.
• Material Flexibility:‌ Allows the use of thinner, lighter-weight, and dissimilar materials.

Product Overview:‌
Dream, Design, Deliver with 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4905. This clear tape with a general-purpose acrylic adhesive is a game-changer for joining transparent materials or where a clear or colorless tape is preferred. It provides a fast and easy permanent bonding method that combines high strength with long-term durability, offering design flexibility and powerful adhesion to a variety of surfaces.

Family and Applications:‌

• Part of the 4910 Family:‌ Belongs to the 4910 family of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes, known for their general-purpose adhesive and versatility.
• Ideal Applications:‌ Joining transparent materials, mounting backlit translucent signs, edge-bonding resin-filled glass, and bonding metal, glass, and high surface energy (HSE) substrates. Also perfect for decorative materials, trim, nameplates, logos, panel to frame, and stiffener to panel applications.

Innovation and Reliability:‌

• Unconventional Foam Tape:‌ Since its invention in 1980, 3M™ VHB™ Tape has been a pioneer in combining conformability with strong, permanent bonds.
• Proven Alternative:‌ A trusted alternative to traditional mechanical fasteners, offering a consistent bond, outstanding durability, and excellent resistance to solvents and moisture.
• Global Reliability:‌ Used in a wide range of applications from skyscrapers to cell phones, and proven to withstand extreme temperatures from the heat of Dubai to the cold of Canada.

Commitment to Innovation:‌
At 3M, we continue to bring better ideas to the surface through science and innovation. Our Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division applies the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve design and manufacturing processes globally, helping customers bring competitive products to market faster and more efficiently.

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