Acrylic Foam Tape Solutions

3M™ VHB™ Tape

Production delays. Inconsistent adhesion. Visible fasteners. 3M™ VHB™ tape solves them all—with one clean bond.

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Stronger Bonds. Smarter Builds.

Tired of Weak Bonds? 3M™ VHB™ Tape Delivers a Cleaner Fix

Screws and rivets can crack or weaken materials, leaving visible marks and potential points of failure. Liquid glue can be messy, slow to cure, and inconsistent, especially under heat, moisture, or vibration.

In fast-moving production environments, those small delays and failures quickly stack up, costing you time, money, and customer satisfaction. When a bond breaks, so does your schedule—and your customer’s trust.

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Why Use Acrylic Foam Tape Instead of Traditional Adhesives?

Acrylic foam tape fills gaps, absorbs shock & expansion stress, and bonds to uneven surfaces—something liquid glue or screws can’t always do. It’s ideal for high-performance builds where reliability and a clean finish matter.

Use Foam Tape When You Need:

  • Strong bonds without damaging materials

  • Stress resistance in heat, cold, or vibration

  • Attaching dissimilar materials

  • Clean visuals—no holes, no mess, no curing time

“Switching to 3M™ VHB™ tape helped us reduce rework and speed up production—without sacrificing strength.”

— Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Equipment Supplier

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Why Choose 3M™ VHB™ Tape Over Other Foam Tapes?

Not all foam tapes are created equal. 3M™ VHB™ is trusted by engineers and manufacturers because it’s backed by decades of R&D, lab-tested durability, and a reputation for performance across industries.

  • Over 40 years of enabling design innovation

  • Proven in thousands of real-world applications

  • Bonds hard-to-stick surfaces like powder-coated metals

  • Trusted by top manufacturers around the world

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Key Benefits of
3M™ VHB™ Tape

Bonds metal, plastic, glass, and composites

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Resists water, heat, UV, and vibration

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Applies instantly — no cure time required

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Replaces screws, rivets, and weld

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Common Uses of
3M™ VHB™ Tape

Mounting panels and signs

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Electronics and appliances

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Doors, windows, and enclosures

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Common 3M™ VHB™ Tape Products We Offer

These are just a few of the most popular 3M™ VHB™ tapes we carry. Need help choosing the right one? Let us help.

  • RP Plus Series – Great for metals, plastics, and painted surfaces

  • 59XX Series – Designed for bonding low surface energy materials

  • GPH Series – High temperature resistance; perfect for powder-coated parts

  • LSE Series – Ideal for plastics and challenging substrates

Is 3M™ VHB™ Tape the Same as Automotive Acrylic Foam Tape?

3M™ VHB™ tape is made for general industrial use, like bonding panels, signs, and enclosures. Automotive foam tape is built for car parts and harsher conditions.

Automotive Acrylic Foam Tape

3M™ VHB™ Tape

Use Case:

Trim, emblems, seals, automotive assemblies

Signs, panels, glass, electronics

Materials:

Metal, glass, plastic, composites

Automotive paint, clear coat, ABS, metal

Conditions:

Designed for plastics and paint systems, accommodating heat, cold, vibration, stress

General durability for demanding applications

Certifications:

OEM compliant, tested in auto manufacturing

Industrial specs, UL94

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Acrylic Foam Tape vs. Glue, Screws, and More

  • Strong enough to replace rivets or welds in many industrial applications.

  • Yes — it resists UV, moisture, and performs in extreme temperatures

  • In most cases, yes. It’s easier to apply, neater, and more consistent.

  • 3M™ VHB™ tape is one of the best options for bonding metal to plastic. It forms a strong, lasting bond without screws or messy glue—and works even on hard-to-stick surfaces.

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