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1️⃣ What materials are you bonding? Mostly METALS or High Surface Energy (HSE) plastics (Aluminum, stainless steel, anodized metal, glass, polycarbonate, acrylic)➡️ Go to Section 2 Low Surface Energy (LSE) plastics (Polypropylene, polyethylene, powder-coated plastics, some ABS blends)➡️ Choose 3M 300LSE family Examples: 9495LE, 300LSE… Read More »3M Adhesive Tape Selection — Decision Tree

🧷 3M 467MP and 468MP transfer tapes Designed to bond metal to metal and easy to bond plastics Best when flexibility is desired and/or thinner profile Best on smooth surfaces or slightly textures (468MP) 🔥 3M VHB™ Tapes (Very High Bond) Thicker foam tapes that… Read More »Comparing popular 3M Adhesive Tape Products

. Electronics & Electrical ManufacturingUsed for bonding graphic overlays, metal foil lamination, circuit assemblies, and components where reliable adhesion and environmental resistance are vital. These tapes’ excellent shear strength and temperature performance make them suitable for electronics assembly. Automotive & TransportationUsed in automotive interior/exterior trim,… Read More »Common Industries Using 3M 467MP & 468MP

I find it surprising that people choose a very high bond (VHB) tape based on its color. In the case of clear or transparent VHB, the color, or lack of color, just happens to also be a fit for the application, as the clear VHB… Read More »Which Very High Bond (VHB)Tape is Best…for your project

Key features and uses and a comparison on costs Key Features Clear, double-sided, solid acrylic foam tape. Total tape thickness: 0.020 inch (0.5 mm, or 20 mil) for the 4905 variant. General-purpose acrylic adhesive on both sides; bonds well to high surface energy (HSE) substrates… Read More »3M VHB Transparent and Grey Tapes

3M has announced the discontinuation of its double-sided silicone adhesive tapes, including 3M 96042, due to raw material shortages. Final order acceptance ends on March 31, 2025. For users evaluating replacement options within the 3M product line, 3M 9731 is the closest functional alternative. While… Read More »3M 96042 Double Coated Silicone Tape

Document describes lab testing on bonding double sided tapes to difficult to bond surfaces, or low energy substrates.  litclipVHB Labr Customer complain 20mil clear High Bond –Not sticking sufficiently to plastic surface Customer sent 1-5/16” plastic pieces Pieces too small for reliable Instron peel test… Read More »General Adhesive Information on adhesive bonding to low surface energy substrates

Introduction The second Monday of January each year is recognized as National Clean Off Your Desk Day. This day serves as a reminder to clean and organize your workspace. When was the last time you decluttered your desk? Studies show that the average work desk… Read More »National Clean Off Your Desk Day: Why and How to Declutter Your Workspace

From the average consumer to the seasoned mechanical engineer looking for the best adhesive tape for their project, they first retrieve information from their background with tapes. often for new projects, individuals start researching the types of tapes available, reviewing marketing materials from tape labels,… Read More »Even the pros get it wrong with adhesive tapes