3M™ VHB™ Tape RP+040GP is a double-sided tape comprised of a multi-purpose acrylic adhesive with paper liner. With a conformable foam core, it has a total thickness of 16 mil (0.4 mm) when applied. This tape offers an excellent balance of strength, viscoelasticity, conformability, and adhesion to high and medium surface energy metals and plastics. It is compatible with various materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, composites, plastics, acrylic, polycarbonate, and ABS. The pressure-sensitive adhesive technology ensures water resistance and tight sealing for long-term durability. It can withstand temperatures up to 450 °F (230 °C) for short-term use (up to four hours) and up to 250 °F (121 °C) for long-term use. These attributes make 3M™ VHB™ Tape RP+040GP a reliable choice for a wide range of bonding and sealing applications, such as attaching metal panels to frames and electronic displays. The seamless joining and minimal surface preparation of this tape make it easy to use and result in smooth and aesthetically pleasing surfaces. It is particularly suitable for bonding thin, lightweight, and dissimilar materials. Explore the versatile bonding potential of 3M™ VHB™ Tape RP+040GP.
You can trust the science behind 3M™ VHB™ Tape RP+040GP and the other products in the 3M™ VHB™ RP+ Tape Family designed to excel in applications where long-lasting bonding, high shear strength, and conformability are needed. Developed and introduced by 3M in 1980, the technology in this family is engineered to promote productivity, reliability, and durability, making it one of the most capable and versatile 3M™ VHB™ Tapes. The unique acrylic chemistry provides UV and chemical resistance that offers stable and dependable performance. With a variety of tape thicknesses to choose from to address diverse industrial requirements, you can be sure to find the right solution for a variety of industries, such as transportation, electronics, construction, signage, appliance manufacturing, maintenance and repair, and many more. Whether the product is used to perform stiffener to panel, signage applications, or a range of other uses, a 3M expert will consider all the aspects of your operation and determine which tape is best for you.
| Adhesive Type | Modified Acrylic |
| Application | Bonding Glass to a Metal Clothes Washer Door, Bonding Glass to a Metal Oven Door, Bonding Panels to Metal Frames, Bonding a lens to a metal sign frame, Cladding Decorative Metal, Decorative Appliance Trim Attachment, Kickplates, Stiffener Attachment, Washing Machine Touch Panel Bonding, Alternatives to Rivetting or Welding, Bonding Door Kick & Seal Plate, LCD Display Frame Attachment, Logo Bonding on TV, Metal Bonding, Mounting & Trim Attachment, Panel to Frame/Stiffner to Panel Assembly, Panels to Frame, Sealing, Bonding a lens to control panel window, Bonding a logo to a Refrigerator, Bonding a logo to an Oven |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Acrylic Foam |
| Brands | VHB™ |
| Core Size (Imperial) | 3 in |
| Core Size (Metric) | 76.2 mm |
| Foam Type | Conformable |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Industries | Appliance, Consumer Goods, Converter Solutions, General Industrial, MRO, Transportation, Metalworking, Signage |
| Liner Material | Densified Kraft Paper |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 230 ℃ |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 450 ℉ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 10 ℃ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 50 ℉ |
| Product Color | Gray |
| Shelf Life | 24 Month |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 16 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.4 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.5 in, 1 in, 22 in, 44 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 12.7 mm, 25.4 mm, 558.8 mm, 1117.6 mm |
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| Overall Width (Metric) | 12.7 mm, 25.4 mm, 558.8 mm, 1,117.6 mm | |||
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.5 in, 1 in, 22 in, 44 in | |||
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Acrylic Foam | |||
| Product Color | Gray | |||
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m | |||
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
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3M™ VHB™ Tape RP+040GP
3M™ VHB™ Tape RP+040GP