Budnick Converting ®
3M
VHB™ Tape 4951
Firm White Low Temperature Acrylic Foam Tape
3M™ VHB™ Tape 4951 is a 45 mil, double sided acrylic foam tape with low temperature application properties that is used for bonding a variety of substrates, including most metals, sealed wood and glass, as well as may plastics, composites and painted surfaces. In many instances they can replace rivets, spot welds, liquid adhesives, and other permanent fasteners.
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.
| Backing/Carrier | Acrylic Foam |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Acrylic |
| Thickness | 45 Mils |
| Tensile | 110.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | |
| Adhesion (liner) | 288 oz/in |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 288 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 32° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | 0° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | 200° F |
| Max Long-Term Temp | 300° F |
Product Features
- Firm acrylic foam provides the highest level of foam strength in the 3M™ VHB™ family
- Low temperature appliable acrylic adhesive can make bonds down to 32°F compared to 50°F for most acrylic adhesives
- Acrylic adhesive bonds to most high surface energy substrates including metal, glass, and high surface energy plastics
- 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
- UL Recognition 746C
- Low outgassing properties
Markets Served
- Commercial
- Commercial printing
- Construction
- Electronics
- Truck and trailer body
- Automotive
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Interior and exterior bonding applications
- Mounting panels to aluminum frames in buildings
- Mounting panels to truck trailer frames
- Mounting trim to portable buildings
- Bonding cell phone antennas
- Curtain wall construction
Adhesive Tape Colors
- White
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.