3M™ VHB™ Tape 4952

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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

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  • 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), low surface energy 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

Dream, Design, Deliver with 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4952. It is white, 0.045 in (1.1 mm), low surface energy adhesive with a firm, acrylic foam core. It can replace rivets, welds and screws. The fast and easy to use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability. It offers design flexibility with its viscoelasticity and powerful ability to bond to a variety of surfaces.

Dream, Design, Deliver with the 4952 Family of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
3M™ VHB™ Tape 4952 is in the 4952 family of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes. It utilizes a low surface energy adhesive on both sides of a firm, foam core. This synthetic adhesive bonds to a variety of smooth surfaces, including lower surface energy substrates such as many plastics and powder coated paints. Applications for this tape include stiffener bonding, sealing polycarbonate lens over LCD, windows to painted control panels and mounting vinyl wiring ducts and conduit channels.

Recommended Applications


Powder coated paints
Polypropylene and polystyrene
Decorative material and trim
Nameplates and logos


An Unconventional Foam Tape
3M invented 3M™ VHB™ Tapes in 1980 as the first of their kind. These unique tapes combine conformability with a strong, permanent bond. The result is a family of extraordinarily strong tapes that adhere to a broad range of substrates. 3M™ VHB™ Tape is a proven alternative to screws, rivets, welds and other forms of mechanical fasteners. Skyscrapers, cell phones, electronic highway signs, refrigerators, architectural windows and more all rely on this specialty bonding tape for one or more steps in the assembly, mounting, fastening and sealing process. This trusted and reliable tape offers a consistent bond, outstanding durability and excellent solvent and moisture resistance. 3M stands by all of its products and is there to provide you with design guidance and technical support when you need it.

Proven Reliability from 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
3M™ VHB™ Tape offers a durable bond in a way that mechanical fasteners can't. This tape enhances the appearance of finished goods by eliminating rivets and screws while providing immediate handling strength. In most cases, fastening with 3M™ VHB™ Tape is a quicker process than drilling, fastening, or using liquid adhesive. This versatile line of tapes can b

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