3M™ VHB™ Tapes for Appliances
3M™ VHB™ Tapes have helped many appliance manufacturers all over the world deliver a sleek modern design with high process efficiency.
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3M™ VHB™ Tapes are used to assemble a wide variety of appliances, including washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens, and more. They offer appliance manufacturers a distinct bonding advantage by spreading stress loads across the entire length of the joint, permanently adhering materials with a powerful bond. Their moisture resistance and excellent load distribution qualities help increase the toughness and longevity of appliances, and their easy application speeds up the design and assembly process.
What Makes 3M™ VHB™ Tape Superior?
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Design Flexibility and Aesthetics
Keep appliance surfaces smooth and clean. 3M™ VHB™ Tape eliminates unsightly rivets, protruding bolts, screw heads, and surface markings with virtually invisible fastening. The tape can also be precision die-cut to fit any shape, size, or profile, maximising design flexibility while minimising assembly time.
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Lightweight and Durable Appliances
Manufacturers are using more plastic materials and thinner metals to build lightweight and durable appliances. Welding and fastening weaken substrates and require a minimum thickness to retain integrity. With 3M™ VHB™ Tape, lighter and thinner materials can be used to create durable bonds that last. The tape can also fill irregularities and gaps between surfaces, sealing against water and debris.
See 3M™ VHB™ Tapes at Work in Appliance Applications
3M™ VHB™ Tape Product Families
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A highly comfortable tape that excels in attaching plastic and metal emblems to powder-coat paints.
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A general purpose adhesive with 3M™ VHB™ Tape performance, designed for a wide range of general bonding needs.
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These tapes are designed to withstand the high-temperature bake cycles associated with powder coat or liquid paint processes used to finish metal assemblies.
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These tapes are designed for interior bonding applications, plus specifically engineered to be low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and low odor.
Meet stringent appliance performance requirements with 3M™ VHB™ Tape Speak to our 3M application experts to help you select the correct 3M™ VHB™ Tape to address your specific design or assembly needs.
Resources
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3M™ VHB™ TapesDesign GuideSee the Complete Guide (PDF, 10.53 MB)3M VHB Tape GPH Series Flyer
