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Technical Data Sheet

3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape PX5008

Product description​

3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape Series PX5000 tapes are dark gray, double-coated acrylic foam tapes designed for attachment of automotive exterior trim parts without the use of adhesion promotor. 3M Series PX5000 tapes feature an advanced ZX adhesive system on both sides of the tape that offers excellent adhesion to medium surface energy and low surface energy substrates – as well as a variety of automotive clear coat systems.
Capable of bonding to difficult paint systems depending upon the application.
Some typical applications for 3M Series PX5000 tapes include sensor brackets, body side moldings, and pillar garnishes.

Product Features

  • Excellent primerless adhesion to medium and low surface energy plastics
  • High temperature holding power (up to 90°C*) on low surface energy plastics such as thermoplastic olefin (TPO), polypropylene (PP), polypropylene/ethylene propylene diene monomer (PP/EPDM)
  • Unique foam core provides stress relaxation when high application loads are encountered, while maintaining tight bond-line aesthetics under normal conditions
  • Very good adhesion to easy and medium difficulty paint systems

Acrylic Foam Tape Benefits

  • Viscoelastic Flexibility: unique formula for excellent adhesion and stress relaxation qualities that deliver conformability during thermal expansion and in periods of high stress
  • Ease of Use: tape can be die-cut into intricate shapes allowing for easy peel and stick bonding – enabling attachment in areas where mechanical attachment is difficult or impossible
  • Design Freedom: enables easy differentiation of vehicle models by providing flexibility to respond quickly to changes in design and materials, allowing for easy installation of dealer installed accessories

Physical Properties

Application Guidelines

The following are recommended for successful tape applications:

  • Clean surface. Remove all contaminants so that the bonding surface is free of dust, mold release, condensation, etc.
  • Appropriate pressurization. Pressure is needed to provide intimate contact between the tape and bonding surface. 3M recommends 15 psi momentary pressure on the bond line. This is a guideline and required pressure levels will be impacted by substrate hardness.
  • Avoid air entrapment. Tape should be laminated and pressurized in one operation; from one end to the other.
  • Avoid excessive tape stretch. During tape application, do not exceed 4% stretch. Stretch can be influenced by tension, speed and roller diameter.
  • Appropriate temperature. Optimum component and 3M tape application temperature is 60°F to 110°F.

Shelf Life

Two years from date of manufacture when stored at 4°C – 38°C (40°F – 100°F) and 0 – 95% relative humidity.
Optimum storage conditions are 22°C (72°F) and 50% relative humidity.