3M™ VHB™ Tapes
Special Cases:
Rough Surfaces with 3MT VHBT Tapes 4932/4952 - 3M™ VHB™ Tapes 4932/4952 were designed to adhere
to many low surface energy substrates. Rough surfaces created by light abrasion or textured molds are typically
detrimental to bond strength with this tape family.
Plasticized Vinyl - Plasticizers compounded in soft vinyl can migrate into adhesives and significantly change
their performance characteristics. 3MT VHBT Tapes 4941 and 4945 families have 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 150ЇF (66ЇC) for one week).
Product Use
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon
tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M's control can affect
the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under
which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to
perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the
user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the
user's method of application.
Limited Warranty
3M warrants for 24 months from the date of manufacture that 3MT VHBT Tape will be free of defects
in material and manufacture. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This limited warranty does not cover damage resulting from
the use or inability to use 3MT VHBT Tape due to misuse, workmanship in application, or application
or storage not in accordance with 3M recommended procedures.
Limitation of
Remedies and
Liability
If the 3MT VHBT Tape is proved to be defective within the warranty period stated above. THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY, AT 3M'S OPTION, SHALL BE TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF OR TO REPAIR OR
REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE 3MT VHBT TAPE. 3M shall not otherwise be liable for loss or damages,
whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted,
including negligence, warranty, or strict liability.
ISO 9001:2000
This Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division product was manufactured under a 3M quality system registered to ISO 9001:2000 standards.
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