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Slitting Tolerance

Standard slitting tolerance ± 1/32 inch (± 0.031 inch, ± 0.79 mm).

Precision slitting with slitting tolerance of ± 1/64 inch (± 0.016 in., ± 0.41 mm) is available on select products with minimum

order of full web increments.

Core Size

All products are provided on a 3 inch ID Core (76.2 mm)

Converted Parts

In addition to standard and custom roll sizes available from 3M through the distribution network, 3M™ VHB™ Tapes are also

available in limitless shapes and sizes through the 3M Converter network. For additional information, contact 3M Converter

Markets at 1-800-223-7427 or on the web at www.3M.com/converter.

Shelf Life

All 3M™ VHB™ Tapes have a shelf life of 24 months from date of shipment when stored at 40°F to 100°F (4°C to 38°C) and

0-95% relative humidity. The optimum storage conditions are 72°F (22°C) and 50% relative humidity.

Performance of tapes is not projected to change even after shelf life expires; however, 3M does suggest that 3M™ VHB™

Tapes are used prior to the shelf life date whenever possible.

The manufacturing date is available on all 3M™ VHB™ Tape cores as the lot number. The lot number, typically a 4 digit code,

is a Julian date (Y D D D). The first digit refers to the year of manufacture, the last 3 digits refer to the days after January 1.

Example: A lot number of 9266 would translate to a date of manufacture of Sept. 22 (266th day of year) in 2009. On most

products this is found as the 4 digits after the “9” following the product number. For tapes printed continuously around the

core (e.g. 3M™ VHB™ Tape 5952 family) the lot number typically will be the string of 4 digits preceding the product number.

inches (mm)

Available Sizes

0.010 (0.25)

72 (65.8)

0.25 (6)

48 (1219)

72 (65.8)

144 (131.7)

360 (329.2)

0.015 (0.4)

72 (65.8)

0.25 (6)

48 (1219)

144 (131.7)

175 (160.0)

360 (329.2)

0.020 (0.5)

72 (65.8)

0.25 (6)

48 (1219)

72 (65.8)

108 (98.8)

175 (160.0)

0.025 (0.6)

72 (65.8)

0.25 (6)

48 (1219)

72 (65.8)

108 (98.8)

175 (160.0)

0.040 (1.0)

36 (32.9)

0.25 (6)

48 (1219)

72 (65.8)

108 (98.8)

144 (131.7)

0.045 (1.1)

36 (32.9)

0.25 (6)

48 (1219)

72 (65.8)

108 (98.8)

144 (131.7)

0.062 (1.6)

36 (32.9)

0.25 (6)

46 (1168)

72 (65.8)

72 (65.8)

108 (98.8)

0.080 (2.3)

36 (32.9)

0.25 (6)

46 (1168)

36 (32.9)

36 (32.9)

72 (65.8)

0120 (3.0) (4959)

36 (32.9)

0.5 (13)

46 (1168)

N/A N/A

N/A N/A

36 (32.9)

0120 (3.0) (4959F)

36 (32.9)

0.25 (6)

46 (1168)

36 (32.9)

36 (32.9)

36 (32.9)

yards (meters)

Tape Thickness

Standard Length

Minimum Width

Maximum Width

Width 1/4"up to 3/8"

(6.4mm up to 9.5mm)

Width >3/8" up to 1/2"

(>9.5mm up to 12.7mm)

Width 1/2" and wider

(12.7mm and wider)

Maximum Roll Length

Special Cases:

Plasticized Vinyl – Plasticizers compounded in soft vinyl can migrate into adhesives and significantly change their performance

characteristics. 3M™ VHB™ Tapes 4945 family has very good plasticizer resistance and adhesion to many vinyl formulations.

Because of the wide variation in vinyl formulations, however, evaluation by the user must be conducted with the specific vinyl

used to ensure that performance will be satisfactory over time. Problems related to plasticizer migration can often be predicted

by accelerated aging of assembled parts at 150°F (66°C) for one week).

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3M™ VHB™ Tape Specialty Tapes