3M™ VHB™ Tapes
Special Cases:
Rough Surfaces with 3M™ VHB™ Tapes 4932/4952 – 3M™ VHB™ Tapes 4932/4952 were designed to
adhere to many low surface energy substrates. Rough surfaces created by light abrasion or textured molds are
typically detrimental to bond strength with this tape family.
Plasticized Vinyl – Plasticizers compounded in soft vinyl can migrate into adhesives and significantly change
their performance characteristics. 3M™ VHB™ Tapes 4941 and 4945 families have very good plasticizer
resistance and adhesion to many vinyl formulations. Because of the wide variation in vinyl formulations,
however, evaluation by the user must be conducted with the specific vinyl used to ensure that performance will
be satisfactory over time. Problems related to plasticizer migration can often be predicted by accelerated aging
of assembled parts at 150°F (66°C) for one week).
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are
based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such
information is not guaranteed.
Technical Information
Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use
Product Use
and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and
determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
3M warrants for 24 months from the date of manufacture that 3M™ VHB™ Tape will be free of defects
Limited Warranty
in material and manufacture. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This limited warranty does not cover damage resulting
from the use or inability to use 3M™ VHB™ Tape due to misuse, workmanship in application, or
application or storage not in accordance with 3M recommended procedures. AN APPLICATION
WARRANTY EXPRESSLY APPROVED AND ISSUED BY 3M IS AN EXCEPTION. THE CUSTOMER
MUST APPLY FOR A SPECIFIC APPLICATION WARRANTY AND MEET ALL WARRANTY AND
PROCESS REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION WARRANTY. CONTACT 3M FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON APPLICATION WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
If the 3M™ VHB™ Tape is proved to be defective within the warranty period stated above. THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY, AT 3M’S OPTION, SHALL BE TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF OR TO REPAIR OR
REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE 3M™ VHB™ TAPE. 3M shall not otherwise be liable for loss or damages,
whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted,
Limitation of
Remedies and
Liability
including negligence, warranty, or strict liability.
ISO 9001:2008
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2008 standards.
3M and VHB are trademarks of 3M Company.
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