User Guide

Release liner
Pressure
sensitive
adhesive
Release
liner
Hybrid
acrylic/
epoxy
adhesive
Applying firm pressure to the bond increases adhesive flow and contact for more secure
bonding. Time and temperature will typically further increase contact and adhesion values.
Adhesive Surface Contact
Adhesive
Bonding
Surface
Initial Contact (Minimal Contact)
After Rubdown (More Contact)
After Dwell Time (Excellent Contact)
Adhesive
Bonding
Surface
Adhesive
Bonding
Surface
3M
™
VHB
™
and Double Coated Foam Tapes
3M Product Constructions
Release liner
Pressure sensitive
adhesive
Release liner
Pressure sensitive
adhesive
Foam carrier
Pressure sensitive
adhesive
3M
™
Double Coated Tapes
Release liner
Pressure sensitive
adhesive
Carrier
Pressure sensitive
adhesive
3M
™
Adhesive Transfer Tapes
3M
™
Structural Bonding Tapes
Constructions continued on next page.
3M
™
Single Coated Foam Tapes
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Release liner
Pressure sensitive
adhesive
Foam carrier