3M™ VHB™ Tape 4950

3M™ VHB™ Tape 4950
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3M™ VHB™ Tape 4950 is a 0.045 inch (1.1 mm) thick white double-sided acrylic foam tape with paper liner.
The general purpose acrylic adhesive on both sides bonds to a broad range of high surface energy substrates including metals, glass and easier to bond paints and plastics.
3M™ VHB™ Tape 4950 is part of the 4950 tape family.
Each product in this family has general purpose acrylic adhesive and firm foam but varies in thickness, color and liner type.
Product Features
• Fast and easy-to-use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability
• Virtually invisible fastening keeps surfaces smooth
• Can replace mechanical fasteners (rivets, welds, screws) or liquid adhesives
• White, 0.045 in (1.1 mm), general purpose adhesive and firm acrylic foam core
• Eliminate drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing, welding and associated clean-up
• Creates a permanent seal against water, moisture and more
• Pressure sensitive adhesive bonds on contact to provide immediate handling strength
• Allows the use of thinner, lighter weight and dissimilar materials

Highlights

• LONG-TERM DURABILITY: Offers a fast and easy-to-use all-acrylic bonding method that gives immediate handling strength — no need to fixture or wait for a cure
• SMOOTH AND SEAMLESS: With a thickness of 45 mil (1.1 mm), this tape is designed as an alternative to mechanical fasteners, such as rivets, welds, and screws, or liquid adhesives
• BUILT TO PERFORM: Delivers high shear strength and reliable surface adhesion due to an acrylic foam core and general-purpose adhesive
• MULTI-SURFACE APPLICATIONS: Adheres to High Surface Energy (HSE) substrates with minimal surface preparation
• A GO-TO SOLUTION: Excels across a variety of markets, such as transportation, signage, metalworking, general industrial, appliance, and electronics
• RELIABLE AND TOUGH: Offers excellent indoor and outdoor durability and performance, withstanding long-term use at a temperature up to 200 °F (93 °C)
• EXCELLENT BONDING AND SEALING: Features closed-cell acrylic chemistry, which is proven to withstand extreme environments
• ACHIEVE MORE: Allows for the use of thinner, lighter-weight, and dissimilar materials when compared to rivets and welds
• VIBRATION AND FATIGUE RESISTANT: Offers high strength, viscoelastic acrylic foam that provides unique energy absorbing and stress relaxing properties

3M™ VHB™ Tape 4950 is a double-sided tape comprised of a general-purpose acrylic adhesive with a firm, foam core that delivers a total thickness of 45 mil (1.1 mm) when applied and requires no fixturing or curing time. Engineered to be strong, it can replace rivets, welds, and screws while providing faster production by eliminating the need for drilling, welding, grinding, and project cleanup. Offering seamless joining and minimal surface preparation, this easy-to-use bonding method keeps surfaces smooth and enhances the appearance of applications involving thin, lightweight, and dissimilar materials. Providing adhesion to a broad range of materials from metals, glass, and other high surface energy substrates, the advanced closed-cell acrylic technology provides secure bonding that protects against water and seals tightly for long-term durability. It performs in applications for short-term use (up to four hours) at a temperature up to 300 °F (149 °C) or long-term use withstanding up to 200 °F (93 °C). These attributes make 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4950 a reliable choice to take on a variety of bonding and sealing applications in transportation, signage, displays, general industrial, appliance, and electronics. Discover the many ways to apply the powerful bonding potential of 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4950.

Convenience Meets Extreme Bonding Power
Our 3M™ VHB™ Tape consists of a durable acrylic adhesive with viscoelastic properties. This provides an extraordinarily strong double sided foam tape that adheres to a broad range of high surface energy (HSE) substrates, including aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, composites, acrylic, polycarbonate and painted or sealed wood and concrete. Our bonding tapes provide excellent shear strength, surface adhesion, durability and temperature resistance. Applications for this tape include stiffener bonding and panel and trim attachment.

Recommended Applications

• Decorative material and trim
• Nameplates and logos
• Panel to frame
• Stiffener to panel

Dream, Design, Deliver with the 4950 Family of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
The 4950 family of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes utilizes a general purpose adhesive on both sides of a firm type foam core. It is specifically designed for good adhesion to metals, glass and other high surface energy materials. They are commonly used in applications across a variety of markets including transportation, appliance, electronics, construction, sign and display and general industrial.
3M VHB Tape 4950 is an excellent choice for stiffener to panel applications