3M™ VHB™ Tape 4951: Unleashing Strong Bonds with Low-Temperature Applicability

Key Highlights:‌

• Fast and Easy-to-Use:‌ Provides a high-strength, permanent bonding method with immediate handling strength; no need to fixture or wait for a cure.
• Seamless Aesthetics:‌ Virtually invisible fastening keeps surfaces smooth and seamless.
• Mechanical Fastener Replacement:‌ Can replace traditional mechanical fasteners like rivets, welds, and screws, or liquid adhesives, especially in transparent applications.
• Low-Temperature Applicable:‌ White, 0.045 in (1.1 mm) low-temperature applicable acrylic adhesive on a firm foam core, allowing application down to 32°F (0°C).
• 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.
• Immediate 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 4951. This innovative tape features a white, 0.045 in (1.1 mm) low-temperature applicable adhesive on both sides of a firm acrylic foam core. It offers design flexibility with its viscoelasticity and powerful ability to bond to a variety of surfaces, making it ideal for applications requiring strong bonds at lower temperatures.

Dream, Design, Deliver with the 4951 Family:‌

• Low-Temperature Adhesive:‌ Utilizes a low-temperature appliable adhesive that can be bonded down to 32°F (0°C), expanding its applicability in various environments.
• Firm Foam Core:‌ Provides a firm foam core that supports strong and durable bonds.
• Versatile Substrate Compatibility:‌ Adheres to a variety of substrates including metals, glass, high surface energy (HSE) paints, and plastics.
• Ideal Applications:‌ Perfect for stiffener, panel, decorative material, and trim attachment.

Recommended Applications:‌

• General Purpose Bonding:‌ Ideal for a wide range of bonding needs.
• Decorative Material and Trim:‌ Perfect for attaching decorative elements and trim.
• Attach Roof to Roof Bows:‌ Suitable for automotive and construction applications.
• Security Devices:‌ Provides strong and reliable bonding for security devices.
• Nameplates and Logos:‌ Ideal for mounting nameplates and logos securely.
• Panel to Frame:‌ Ensures strong bonding for panels to frames.
• Stiffener to Panel:‌ Guarantees secure attachment of stiffeners to panels.

An Unconventional Foam Tape:‌

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

Proven Reliability and Innovation:‌

• Enhanced Appearance:‌ Enhances the appearance of finished goods by eliminating rivets and screws.
• Quick Application:‌ Fastening with 3M™ VHB™ Tape is quicker than drilling, fastening, or using liquid adhesive.
• Versatile and Resistant:‌ Chemically resistant and UV and temperature stable, making it a long-lasting and powerful tape you can trust.

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