User Guide

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3M
™
VHB
™
Tapes bond permanently to most surfaces when application requirements are met.
Easy-to-use for separating bonded parts and removing residue
3M
™
SMART Tool
3M
™
Stripe Off Wheel
Takes residue off faster and easier than solvents or adhesive
cleaners. Resilient rounded edge follows contours and irregular
surfaces and cleans without scratches or damage to acrylic
enamel or urethane paint.
Optimizing 3M
™
VHB
™
Tape performance on a wider variety of surfaces
3M
™
VHB
™
Tape Removal Systems
Use by hand or in an
air chisel to quickly
separate such bonded
assembles as overlapped
panels and stiffeners.
3M
™
VHB
™
Tapes
bond most surfaces
permanently, but if
you have to separate
the surfaces and
remove residue, 3M
also has the tools for
a fast, effective job.
In most cases, simply
clean substrate with an
IPA/water mixture.
Apply 15 psi at
the bond line.
Typically apply at 50-60°F
(10-26°C). Some VHB
tapes can be applied as
low as 32°F (0°C).
Instant tack at
room temperature.
Clean
Pressure
Temperature
Time
Time Bond
strength
20 min. 50%
60 min. 75%
24 hrs. 90%
3 days 100%
57
58
54
55
56
NOTE: The technical information and data provided here should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification
purposes. User should evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method of application.
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