3M VHB

Product description

VHB (Very High Bond), developed by the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market. 3M Company is the solution to replace traditional mechanical fasteners such as rivets, nuts and bolts or welding.

This technology differs from standard double-sided adhesive tapes in that it has no foam backing. VHB tapes are composed exclusively of a viscoelastic acrylic adhesive and a film release sleeve.

This unusual structure allows the VHB absorb mechanical stress (shearing, peeling, tension, etc.), which gives the tapes exceptional strength and durability, making them the best solution for the following applications all assembly problems.

Technical properties

  • High performance bonding
  • High resistance to plasticisers
  • High mechanical strength (tensile/shear)
  • Invisible joints (aesthetics)
  • High conformability and excellent stress relaxation
  • High resistance to shocks
  • High resistance to high temperatures
  • Weather resistant
  • Vibrations damping

Main applications

Permanent assembly

Sealing

Our partnership with 3M

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For over 20 years, 3M & ADDEV Materials have been working together to meet the industrial challenges of the players involved.

As a 3M Select Converter, thanks to our converting capabilities as well as 3M technologies, we provide our customers with tailor-made solutions, adapted to their technical constraints.

3M supports us in our developments through our 3 Business groups including Mobility & Industries.

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