3M™ VHB™ Tape GPH-160 is a permanent bonding solution that can replace traditional mechanical fasteners and liquid adhesives in challenging, high temperature applications. Its acrylic foam core provides a good balance of strength and conformability. 3M™ VHB™ Tape GPH-160 has excellent temperature resistance, ideal for powder coat or liquid paint processes which undergo a heat bake cycle.
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When The Heat Is On, Stay Strong
Our 3M™ VHB™ Tape GPH (PDF, 4.19 Mb) family's high temperature resistance (short term 450°F) allows it to be bonded prior to powder coat or liquid painting processes. This reduces the number of “touches,” leading to a more streamlined manufacturing process. The GPH family offers the speed and ease assembly found in 3M™ VHB™ Tape, even in applications involving high operating temperatures (long term resistance 300°F).
An Unconventional Foam Tape
We invented 3M™ VHB™ Tapes in 1980 as the first of their kind. These unique tapes combine conformability with a strong, permanent bond. The result is a family of extraordinarily strong tapes that adhere to a broad range of substrates. 3M™ VHB™ Tape is a proven alternative to screws, rivets, welds and other forms of mechanical fasteners. Skyscrapers, cell phones, electronic highway signs, refrigerators, architectural windows and more all rely on this specialty bonding tape for one or more steps in the assembly, mounting, fastening and sealing process. This trusted and reliable tape offers a consistent bond, outstanding durability and excellent solvent and moisture resistance. 3M stands by all of its products and is there to provide you with design guidance and technical support when you need it.
Proven Reliability from 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
3M™ VHB™ Tape offers a durable bond in a way that mechanical fasteners can't. This tape enhances the appearance of finished goods by eliminating rivets and screws while providing immediate handling strength. In most cases, fastening with 3M™ VHB™ Tape is a quicker process than drilling, fastening, or using liquid adhesive. Our versatile line of tapes can be used indoors or outdoors in a variety of applications, including window, door and sign assembly, electronics, construction and countless other industrial applications. Chemically resistant as well as UV and temperature stable, 3M™ VHB™ Tape can withstand the heat of Dubai to the cold of Canada. The unique acrylic chemistry is extremely durable and resistant to change over time, making this a long-lasting and powerful tape you can trust.
Bringing Better Ideas to the Surface through Science and Innovation
In our 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, we apply the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, our technologies help customers like you deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Application | Nameplate Attachment on Commercial Vehicles, Rail Car Bonding Metal Stiffeners, Rail Car Light Cover Attachment, Roof bow Bonding on Truck Bodies, Side Panel Bonding on Commercial Trailers, Stack Unit Support Bracket Bonding, Trim Fairing Bonding on Truck Cab Exteriors, Truck Body Nameplate Bonding, Panel to Frame/Stiffner to Panel Assembly, ABS Support Structure Bonding, Aluminum Floor Bonding, Bonding Glass to a Metal Oven Door, Bonding Door Kick & Seal Plate, Bonding Muntin Bars to Glass, Commercial Vehicle Trim Attachment, Commercial Vehicle Roof Vent Attachment, Extruded Plastic Channel Bonding, Gasket Assembly, Interior Rail Car Construction, Mounting & Trim Attachment, Bus Body Side Panel Bonding, Channel Stiffener Bonding on Truck Bodies |
| Brands | VHB™ |
| Core Size (Imperial) | 3 in |
| Product Color | Gray |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 62 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 1.6 mm |
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