3M
VHB™ Tape 4943

45 Mil Gray Conformable Acrylic Foam Tape

3M™ VHB™ Tape4943 is a 45 mil, double sided adhesive foam tape. In many cases they can replace rivets, spot welds, liquid adhesives or other permanent fasteners. Specifically designed to allow for initial bonding down to 32° F.

Backing/Carrier Acrylic Foam
Adhesive Acrylic
Thickness 45 Mils
Tensile 85.00 lbs/in
Elongation
Adhesion (liner) 320 oz/in
Adhesion (unwind) 320 oz/in
Min. Application Temp
Min. Service Temp 0° F
Max Short-Term Temp 200° F
Max Long-Term Temp 300° F

Product Features

  • Static Shear measured at 72°F and gram loadings on stainless steel will hold 1000 min ASTM D-3654
  • Dynamic shear to stainless steel ASTM D-1002: 70lb/sq. in
  • Density: 45#/ft cubed
  • High tensile strength
  • High shear and peel adhesion
  • Resistant to solvents
  • Resistant to moisture & plasticizers
  • U.L. reconition
  • Low outgassing
  • Conformable
  • UV Resistant
  • UL Recognition

Adhesive Tape Applications

  • Recommended for low temp. installations
  • Replace rivets
  • Bonding a variety of substrates, including most metal, sealed wood and glass, as well as many plastics, composites and painted surfaces

Adhesive Tape Colors

  • Gray

Converting Services

Precision Cutting, Die Cutting, Slitting, Printing, Laminating and Coating, Spooling and Finishing, Consulting & Process Audit, Prototyping, Inventory Management

At Budnick, we specialize in custom converting these materials into labor saving, user-friendly parts.

Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.

The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.

It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.

Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.

Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.