3M™ VHB™ Tapes
Custom Die Cut 3M™ VHB™
3M™ VHB™ is a high-performance closed-cell foam tape that replaces mechanical fasteners, rivets, welds, screws, and single-purpose dampeners. Because of its powerful capabilities, 3M™ VHB™ has found its way into a wide range of applications and usages. And here at Coast Label, we help you unlock the material’s fullest potential.
At Coast Label we are able to custom die-cut and finish 3M™ VHB™ tapes turning them into easy-to-apply parts. Our special process introduces an additional silicone release liner onto the 3M™ VHB™ for easier handling, removal, and application. Parts can be generic shapes or customized to fit unusual or tight-fitting spaces.
Saving Time and Money
3M™ VHB™ comes from the factory in self-wound tape roll. For applications where the tape is being applied in long strips including signage and welded strips, this works well. But as parts become smaller, or intricate die cuts are required, you quickly need something more.
At Coast Label we custom die cut various 3M™ VHB™ tapes to fit the tight shapes you require. What’s more, is that many parts can be kiss cut onto silicone release liners instead of just punched out as parts. The end result is easy to store and just as importantly easy to peel parts. No more picking at the edge of the material with your finger nail. Just a time-saving grab and lift as the silicone carrier acts as one easy to use peel tab.
Take full advantage of the multi-purpose acrylic tapes and let the 3M™ VHB™ do all the work for you.
Below is a list of the various 3M™VHB™ materials we offer to our customers. As a select converter for 3M™, our customers can rest assured that they are receiving fresh, genuine material designed for their specific use.
4941 Tape Family
The 4941 family of VHB is manufactured with a multi-purpose acrylic adhesive impregnated in its foam core. This formulation provides excellent adhesion to a broad range of high and medium surface energy substrates including metals, glass, and a wide variety of plastics. The combination of foam strength, conformability, and adhesion makes the 4941 family one of the most capable all-around 3M™ VHB™ Tapes.
Product Number
Tape Thickness w/o Liner mils (mm)
Temp Resistance (Short/Long Term)
Solvent Resistance
HSE Relative Adhesion
LSE Relative Adhesion
4926
15 (0.4)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4936
25 (0.6)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4936F
25 (0.6)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4941
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4941F
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4956
62 (1.6)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4956F
62 (1.6)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4991
90 (2.3)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4991B
90 (2.3)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4919F
25 (0.6)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4947F
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4979F
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
5952 Tape Family
The 5952 tape family uses a modified acrylic adhesive in concert with a very conformable adhesive foam core. The result? One of the broadest 3M™ VHB™adhesion ranges for materials, including most powder coated paints.
Product Number
Tape Thickness w/o Liner mils (mm)
Temp Resistance (Short/Long Term)
Solvent Resistance
HSE Relative Adhesion
LSE Relative Adhesion
5906
6 (0.15)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5907
8 (0.2)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5908
10 (0.25)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5909
12 (0.3)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5915
16 (0.4)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5915P
16 (0.4)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5915WF
16 (0.4)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5925
25 (0.6)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5925P
25 (0.6)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5925WF
25 (0.6)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5930
32 (0.8)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5930P
32 (0.8)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5930WF
32 (0.8)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5952
45 (1.1)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5952P
45 (1.1)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5952WF
45 (1.1)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5962
62 (1.6)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5962P
62 (1.6)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5962WF
62 (1.6)
300°F/250°F
High
High
Medium
5958FR
40 (1.0)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
RP Tape Family
The RP family is the general multi-purpose line of VHB. The adhesive provides adhesion to high and medium surface energy material including metals, glass, and some plastics.
Product Number
Tape Thickness w/o Liner mils (mm)
Temp Resistance (Short/Long Term)
Solvent Resistance
HSE Relative Adhesion
LSE Relative Adhesion
RP16
16 (0.4)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
RP16F
16 (0.4)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
RP25
16 (0.4)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
RP25F
16 (0.4)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
RP32
16 (0.4)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
RP32F
16 (0.4)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
RP45
16 (0.4)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
RP45F
16 (0.4)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
RP62
16 (0.4)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
RP62F
16 (0.4)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Medium
4945 Tape Family
Product Number
Tape Thickness w/o Liner mils (mm)
Temp Resistance (Short/Long Term)
Solvent Resistance
HSE Relative Adhesion
LSE Relative Adhesion
4945
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4946
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4945 Tape Family
Product Number
Tape Thickness w/o Liner mils (mm)
Temp Resistance (Short/Long Term)
Solvent Resistance
HSE Relative Adhesion
LSE Relative Adhesion
4932
25 (0.6)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4952
45 (1.1)
200°F/160°F
High
High
High
4622 Tape Family
Product Number
Tape Thickness w/o Liner mils (mm)
Temp Resistance (Short/Long Term)
Solvent Resistance
HSE Relative Adhesion
LSE Relative Adhesion
4618
25 (0.6)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4622
45 (1.1)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4624
62 (1.6)
250°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4950 Tape Family
Product Number
Tape Thickness w/o Liner mils (mm)
Temp Resistance (Short/Long Term)
Solvent Resistance
HSE Relative Adhesion
LSE Relative Adhesion
4914
10 (0.25)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4920
15 (0.4)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4929
25 (0.6)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4930
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4930F
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4949
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4950
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4955
80 (2.0)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4959
120 (3.0)
400°F/300°F
High
High
Low
4959F
120 (3.0)
400°F/300°F
High
High
Low
4951 Tape Family
Product Number
Tape Thickness w/o Liner mils (mm)
Temp Resistance (Short/Long Term)
Solvent Resistance
HSE Relative Adhesion
LSE Relative Adhesion
4951
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4943F
45 (1.1)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4957F
62 (1.6)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4910 Tape Family
Product Number
Tape Thickness w/o Liner mils (mm)
Temp Resistance (Short/Long Term)
Solvent Resistance
HSE Relative Adhesion
LSE Relative Adhesion
4905
20 (0.5)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4910
40 (1.0)
300°F/200°F
High
High
Low
4611 Tape Family
Product Number
Tape Thickness w/o Liner mils (mm)
Temp Resistance (Short/Long Term)
Solvent Resistance
HSE Relative Adhesion
LSE Relative Adhesion
4646
25 (0.6)
450°F/300°F
High
High
Low
4611
45 (1.1)
450°F/300°F
High
High
Low
4655
62 (1.6)
450°F/300°F
High
High
Low
3M™ VHB™ Application Guide
3M™ VHB™ tape is incredibly strong and durable. Applied correctly it can have a wide range of uses. Here is a quick guide for applying 3M™ VHB™ die cut parts.
1. Clean the Surface
As with all labels, cleaning the surface is the crucial first step of applying 3M™ VHB™ parts. If you don’t clean the surface, it can be difficult for any kind of adhesive to stick–especially long-term. Cleaning the area first removes other substances that could take up much of the adhesive. You can easily remove dust, grease, oil, and other substances with a disposable towel and some kind of solvent. 3M™ recommends using a solution based in isopropanol that’s made up of 70% IPA and 30% water. To remove oil, you should use acetone. Wet your cloth or paper towel with the solution and wipe down the dirty surface. Once you’ve done this, use a dry cloth for a final wipe down.
2. Applying the tape
You can apply die cut 3M™ VHB™ easily by hand. To start, carefully remove from the release liner, exposing one side of the adhesive. Starting at one edge, carefully apply the adhesive part, working from one side to the other, and making sure to apply pressure as consistently as possible.
3. Final Pressure
3M recommends use of a dense J-roller to apply a minimum of 15 lbs of pressure. Regardless, applying pressure at the end is crucial. Wet-out is what people usually call how much pressure you need. Once you’ve done this, you can remove the other protective liner to expose the other side of adhesive.
