3M™ VHB™ Tape Max-230GF
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Highlights
- BONDING ALTERNATIVE: Designed to replace mechanical fasteners, some forms of welding, and liquid adhesives in applications requiring extreme strength
- SUPERIOR BOND STRENGTH: Provides bond strength up to 470 psi (3.24 MPa) in overlap shear, significantly higher than standard 3M™ VHB™ Tape
- SIMPLIFIED SOLUTION: Immediate handling strength allows for faster assembly and processing times when compared to liquid adhesives
- DO MORE WITH LESS: Offers greater design flexibility and may reduce material usage compared to other acrylic foam tapes by using narrower bond lines and less total bond area
- PERFECT PAIRING: Designed to be used with 3M™ VHB™ Tape Max Promoter to achieve high bond strength on a variety of substrates
- MULTIPLE SIZES: Available in thicknesses of 0.6 mm (060GF), 1.1 mm (110GF), 1.6 mm (160GF), and 2.3 mm (230GF)
3M™ VHB™ Tape Max Series is a high-performance, double-sided acrylic foam tape designed to replace traditional mechanical fasteners, some forms of welding, and liquid adhesives. The strongest acrylic foam tape in the 3M™ VHB™ Tape portfolio, this tape is made for more demanding applications — while streamlining production by eliminating the need for drilling, welding, and subsequent cleanup. Versatility is also a key feature of this tape series, as it offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of materials, such as metals and high surface energy substrates. This creates a smooth and seamless finish for enhanced aesthetics. Use 3M™ VHB™ Tape Max Series with 3M™ VHB™ Tape Max Promoter to ensure adequate bond strength across a variety of surfaces and environmental conditions.
3M's innovative tape technology continues to push the boundaries of what tape is capable of, and 3M™ VHB™ Tape Max Series represents another leap in performance. As a part of the renowned 3M™ VHB™ Tape portfolio — known for its exceptional bond strength and viscoelastic properties — this tape is the ideal solution to achieve robust bonds across a wide range of applications in transportation, building construction, appliance, and general industrial markets. This tape series is available in various thicknesses to cater to diverse industrial needs, such as bonding panels to frames, attaching stiffeners, or undertaking other critical designs. Choose the legacy-backed reliability of 3M™ VHB™ Tape Max Series and simplify your bonding and sealing tasks.
Typical properties
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Application | Trim & Molding Attachment, Trim Fairing Bonding on Truck Cab Exteriors, Truck Body Nameplate Bonding, Vehicle Signage Frame Attachment, Vibration resistant, Wall & Door Panel Attachment, Washing Machine Touch Panel Bonding, Bonding a lens to a metal sign frame, Bonding a lens to control panel window, Bus Body Side Panel Bonding, Channel Stiffener Bonding on Truck Bodies, Kickplates, LCD Display Frame Attachment, Laptop Bezel Trim Attachment, Large Surface Lamination Assembly, Metal Bonding, Mounting & Trim Attachment, Nameplate Attachment on Commercial Vehicles, Overlap Seam Bonding on Commercial Vehicles, Panel & Trim Bonding, Panel to Frame/Stiffner to Panel Assembly, Panels to Frame, Rail Car Bonding Metal Stiffeners, Decorative Trim Attachment on Truck Cab Exteriors, Exterior Metal Skin Bonding, Exterior Mirror & Fixture Attachment, Exterior Side Panel Bonding, Alternatives to Rivetting or Welding, Aluminum Floor Bonding, Architectural Panel, Bonding Composite Materials, Rail Car Light Cover Attachment, Roof Panel Bonding on Truck Cabs, Roof bow Bonding on Truck Bodies, Semi-Structural Bonding, Side Panel Bonding on Commercial Trailers, Small Joint Assembly, Steel Fan Bracket Bonding, Stiffener Attachment, Bonding Door Kick & Seal Plate, Bonding Luggage Compartment Doors, Bonding Panels to Metal Frames, Bonding Window Shade Side Channels, Bonding a Glass Panel to a Tablet or PC, Cladding Decorative Metal, Commercial Vehicle Roof Vent Attachment, Commercial Vehicle Trim Attachment, Decorative Appliance Trim Attachment, Extruded Plastic Channel Bonding, Impact Resistance, Interior Mirror & Fixture Attachment, Interior Rail Car Construction |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Acrylic Foam |
| Brands | VHB™ |
| Core Size (Imperial) | 3 in |
| Core Size (Metric) | 76.2 mm |
| Foam Type | Firm |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Liner Material | Polyethylene Film |
| Product Color | Gray |
| Shelf Life | 24 Month |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 45 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 1.1 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.5 in, 0.75 in, 1 in, 22 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 12.7 mm, 19.05 mm, 25.4 mm, 558.8 mm |
Resources
3M VHB Tape Max brochure 4p enduser letter format en