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Additional Product Information

Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface

contact developed. Firm application pressure develops better

adhesive contact and thus improves bond strength.

To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean,

dry and well unified. Typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl

alcohol/water mixture (rubbing alcohol) or heptane. Use proper

safety precautions for handling solvents.

It may be necessary to seal or prime some substrates prior to

bonding.

Most porous or fibred materials (e.g. wood) will require sealing to

provide a unified surface.

Some materials (e.g. copper, brass, plasticised vinyl) will require

priming or coating to prevent interaction between adhesive and

substrates.

VHB Joining Systems are suited for use in many interior and exterior

industrial applications. In many situations, they can replace rivets,

spot welds, liquid adhesives and other permanent fasteners.

Each product in the VHB family has specific strengths. These can

include high tensile, shear and peel adhesion and resistance to

solvents, moisture and plasticiser migration.

All VHB tapes should be thoroughly evaluated by the user under

actual use conditions with intended substrates, especially if expected

use involves extreme environmental conditions.

VHB Joining Systems are suitable for bonding a variety of

substrates, including sealed wood, many plastics, composites and

metals. Plastics which can be a problem due to their surface

properties are polyethylene, polypropylene, teflon, silicones and

other low surface energy materials.

To prevent corrosion on copper and brass, only lacquer coated

material should be used within VHB Joining Systems.

Thorough evaluations are recommended when bonding is

required to any questionable surface.

Precautionary Information

Refer to product label and Material Safety Data Sheet for health and

safety information before using the product.

For information please see below for contact details.