Stick with this foam tape from 3M when you want to create strong but flexible bonds that will stand the test of time. Its supple foam core makes it easy to work with and it's practical for joining materials that expand or contract at different rates when heated or cooled. This versatile product is suitable for a broad variety of substrates with high-to-medium surface energy, including aluminium, stainless and galvanised steel, ABS and polycarbonate.

• Practical high-strength alternative to rivets, screws bolts and even welds
• Resists plasticisers, so adhesive grips reliably and won't degrade when used on plasticised surfaces

• Transportation
• Automotive manufacture
• Metalworking
• Construction

The strong, fast and easy way to create durable and reliable bonds, eliminating rivets, screws, bolts and welds. 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4991 provides high strength and long-term durability. It offers design flexibility with its viscoelasticity and powerful ability to bond a variety of surfaces.

Designed for permanent bonding with a high bond strength in critical applications on high to medium surface energy materials. Offering plasticiser resistence.

Yes, the tape's ability to create a permanent waterproof seal makes it a practical choice for outdoor applications. Its resistance to UV ageing also means it won't crack up when exposed to sunlight.

• Fast and easy-to-use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability
• Pressure sensitive adhesive bonds on contact to provide immediate handling strength
• Creates a permanent seal against water, moisture and more
• Virtually invisible fastening keeps surfaces smooth, even edges are invisible due to its transparency
• Grey, 2.3 mm, multi-purpose adhesive and conformable acrylic foam core for good performance in a variety of applications
• Can replace mechanical fasteners (rivets, welding, screws) or liquid adhesives: Eliminate drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing, welding and clean-up

• Design and deliver with 3M™ VHB™ Tape. Utilizing the general purpose acrylic adhesive on both sides of the VHB™ Tape. It's been designed to be used in applications to join transparent materials or where a clear tape is necessary.

• Reliability and durability. 3M™ VHB™ Tape does not only offer a strong reliable yet durable bond it enhances the appearance of finished goods. It does this by eliminating the rivet and screw heads as well as visible welds whilst providing an immediate bond. Fastening the tape is a quicker process than conventional methods such as drilling, fastening or liquid adhesives. The unique acrylic adhesive is extremely durable and resistant to changing temperatures over time from the heat of Dubai to the cold of Norway.

3M are a trusted name in tapes and adhesives. Whether for industrial or even domestic applications, 3M has a tape to suit your needs. From automotive masking to office supplies, 3M tapes are relied on by millions to get the job done. RS supplies a wide range of quality 3M tapes to suit the needs of the most discerning customer.

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