3M VHB double sided tapes are used all over the world in various markets and applications.

3M™ VHB™ Tapes for Bonding and Assembly

Meet demanding applications with high-strength, double-sided acrylic foam tapes that replace rivets, screws, bolts and welds.

Burj Al Arab and Walt Disney Concert Hall made possible with 3M VHB adhesive tape
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3M™ VHB™ Tapes have been used in many famous architectural marvels all over the world, withstanding weathering and extreme pressure!

  • Jewel Changi,
    Singapore

    Over 9000 glass panels are held together firmly with 3M™ VHB™ tapes, creating a unique façade at Singapore Airport.

  • Burj Al Arab,
    Dubai

    3M™ VHB™ tapes help resist very high temperatures and strong desert winds in this building in Dubai!

  • O'Hare International Airport,
    Chicago

    Composite ceiling panels are sealed with 3M™ VHB™ tapes to withstand daily thermal expansion and contraction cycles.

  • Walt Disney Concert Hall,
    Florida

    Curtain wall and general façade applications were created using 3M™ VHB™ tapes, resisting strong winds weathering.


Markets

  • Modern-day electronic devices and gadgets laid out in a grid pattern
    Electronics
    • Mobile devices: attach parts and components with increased moisture and impact resistance
    • Automotive displays: secure sleek, lightweight displays with improved vibration resistance
    • Laptops and tablets: prevent creep failure with increased shear hold and lasting strength
  • High-rise commercial office building construction project against clear skies
    Construction
    • Structural glazing: bond glass panels to curtain wall and commercial windows
    • Architectural cladding: fabricate and attach interior and exterior panels
    • Stiffener to panel: attach stiffeners prior to liquid paint or powder coat process
  • Sealing metal parts in a large appliance with 3M VHB adhesive tapes
    Metal Fabrication
    • Plastic bonding: provide increased solvent and moisture resistance
    • Finishing: withstand high-temperature bake cycles for powder coating or paint processes
    • General purpose bonding: eliminate drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing and welding
  • Heavy vehicle riding on highway against orange setting sun
    Transportation
    • Electronic displays: achieve superior moisture and heat resistance with viscoelastic tapes
    • Panel to frame: fasten doors and roofing attachments to body with strong adhesion
    • Automotive: attach decorative trim by distributing bonding stress along the length of bond
  • Modern kitchen with bright sunlight and touch-screen, advanced appliances
    Appliance
    • Refrigerators: secure glass display panels and logos to refrigerator body
    • Washer/dryer: install working handles to glass tops with high strength and durability
    • Dishwashers: attach stainless steel panels to frame, and application control panel bonding 
  • Modern signage against bright and electrifying city lights along the road
    Signage
    • Logos/nameplates: increase drop resistance when attaching plastic signs to glass surfaces
    • LCD signage: bond and seal polycarbonate lens over LCD with chemical resistant tapes
    • Electronic signage: provide a permanent seal against water, moisture and weathering

Dream, Design, Deliver.

VHB tapes bring building and manufacturing into the future with bonds that can withstand almost anything. Here are some ways VHB can change the way you design for tomorrow’s customer.

  • Illustration of a modern camera device to capture extreme footage.
    Capture Extreme Footage

    Assemble camera components for impact resistance and durability. Rain, sun, wind, heat or cold, 3M™ VHB™ Tape is proven to stand the test of time.

    Benefits:

    • Weather resistance
    • Durability
    • Seal out water & dirt
  • Illustration of Walt Disney Concert Hall in Florida highlighting 3M VHB tapes
    Design Beautifully

    Create seamless facades with fast application of virtually invisible fastening for a permanent bond that expands your range of material options.

    Benefits:

    • Aesthetics
    • Design flexibility
    • Strength
  • Illustration of heavy vehicle showing rivet-free bonding of structural panels
    Rivet-free for a Smoother Ride

    Eliminate rivets and screws that can loosen, rattle and leak. Keep sides smooth for decals while damping vibration for a quieter ride.

    Benefits:

    • Strength and durability
    • Light weighting
    • Aesthetics
  • Illustration of smart mobile phone with screen protector floating above
    Make Smart Devices Sleeker

    Use die-cuts for a precise fit within devices and when bonding back covers, lenses, screens and more for a thin, sleek smart device.

    Benefits:

    • Join multiple materials
    • Die-cut for precision
    • Shock resistance
  • Illustration of modern front-load washing machine with emphasis on door
    Bond Multiple Materials

    For easy assembly of home appliances, use 3M™ VHB™ Tape to securely join materials like glass and metal without traditional fasteners.

    Benefits:

    • Dampen vibrations
    • Join multiple materials
    • Assemble quickly
  • Illustration of large luminous signage showing HOTEL
    Streamline Manufacturing

    3M™ VHB™ Tape can take the heat. With short-term temperature resistance up to 230ºC, materials can be bonded prior to powder coating or liquid painting processes.

    Benefits:

    • Eliminate spot welds
    • Temperature resistance
    • Increase throughput

Types of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes

GPH Series

3M™ VHB™ Tape GPH Series

  • Large cabinets for storing electrical items with side panels highlighted
    Provide strong adhesion in panel bonding with reduced vibration.

    Temperature-resistant tape for stiffeners applied to architectural metal panels, elevator door panels, equipment enclosures, metal cabinets, appliance and signages.

LSE Series

3M™ VHB™ Tape LSE Series

  • Modern hover vacuum cleaner image  with blue colour to denote latest technology
    Bond LSE plastics to metals and other substrates in household appliances.

    Long-lasting, lightweight, high-strength bonding solution for composites and LSE plastics delivers durable results with minimal to no surface prep or priming. 

    3M™ VHB™ Tape LSE Series Brochure (PDF, 27.80 MB)

VHB Tape 5952 

3M™ VHB™ Tape 5952

  • Modern signage against bright and electrifying city lights along the road
    Create a permenant seal against moisture in electronic displays.

    Modified acrylic adhesive tape with a conformable foam core. Designed for adhesion to high, medium and low surface energy plastics, paints, metals and glass.

VHB Tape 4910

3M™ VHB™ Tape 4910

  • Nameplate of car bonded to back of the vehicle
    Attach nameplates to automotive with high adhesion.

    General purpose adhesive commonly used to join transparent material or where clear or colorless tape is preferred for metal, glass and plastics.


Learn More About 3M™ VHB™ Tape

  • Video of 3M VHB double sided tape
    Dream. Design. Deliver. (1:23)

    VHB tapes bring building and manufacturing into the future with bonds that can withstand almost anything. Here are some ways VHB can change the way you design for tomorrow’s customer.

  • Video of 3M VHB tape scooter rethink
    Can Tape Hold a Scooter Together? (3:02)

    A design that flexes as it moves and requires holding different substrates together – with no bolts or screws. What can 3M™ VHB™ Tapes do in your designs?

  • Video of 3M VHB tape Nebia testimonial
    Nebia Customer Testimonial (2:11)

    Nebia was looking for an adhesive to assemble a better showerhead that would also use less water. They tested several options – and chose 3M™ VHB™ Tape.

  • Video of 3M VHB Tape Surface Preparation and Application
    Surface Preparation and Tape Application (6:23)

    It’s important to have a clean, dry surface in order to achieve a good bond. Learn about cleaning methods, priming, abrasion and more.


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