3M
VHB™ Tape 4945
45mil Firm White High Bond Acrylic Foam Tape
**Discontinued - 3M recommends 4941 as an alternative**3M™ VHB™ Tape 4945 is a 45 mil, double sided high bond acrylic foam tape. . It has a multi-purpose adhesive on both sides of a firm acrylic foam. In many cases they can replace rivets, spot welds, liquid adhesives or other permanent fasteners. It is often used to attach vinyl trim, bond vinyl extrusions or adhere pre-painted truck and trailer skins.
| Backing/Carrier | Acrylic Foam |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Acrylic |
| Thickness | 45 Mils |
| Tensile | 140.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | |
| Adhesion (liner) | 400 oz/in |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 400 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 50° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | -31° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | 200° F |
| Max Long-Term Temp | 300° F |
Product Features
- Multipurpose acrylic bonds to a wide range of materials including metals, glass, and high and medium surface energy plastics and paints
- The unique adhesive resists migration of plasticizers in vinyl substrates
- Viscoelastic acrylic gives foam energy absorbing and stress relaxing properties
- Acrylic chemistry provides outstanding durability and excellent solvent and moisture resistance with some moderate resistance to chemicals
- Firm acrylic foam provides the highest level of foam strength in the 3M™ VHB™ family
- UL Recognition 746C
- Low outgassing properties
Markets Served
- Construction
- Extruders of Plastic and Rubber
- Truck and trailer body
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Automotive
- Appliance
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Attach vinyl trim
- Bond vinyl extrusions
- Bond pre-painted truck & trailer skins
- 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
- White
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.