3M bond abs support structure panel with die-cut vhb tape User Manual
Application Profile
PRODUCT
3M
™
VHB
™
Tape 4941
Key Application Requirements
High initial and ultimate bond strength, easy to apply, temperature resistant
(up to 160º F), aesthetically pleasing (smooth look), ability to damp vibrations.
(up to 160º F), aesthetically pleasing (smooth look), ability to damp vibrations.
Product Replaced
Screws.
Benefits/Advantages To Customer
Easy to use/quick to apply: 3M
™
VHB
™
Tape 4941 is applied to the cleaned
surface of the plastic support frame and pressurized. The liner is removed and
the taped support frame is pressed onto the housing.
the taped support frame is pressed onto the housing.
Aesthetically pleasing: The VHB tape system of attachment provides a clean,
smooth attachment. Metal corrosion concerns are eliminated.
smooth attachment. Metal corrosion concerns are eliminated.
Long-lasting: Specially formulated adhesive and tape construction provides a
strong, lasting bond between the control panel assembly and the housing.
strong, lasting bond between the control panel assembly and the housing.
Helps damp vibration: The viscoelastic properties of the foam core help damp
vibration between the panel and the housing, especially during shipment of the
unit from the plant.
vibration between the panel and the housing, especially during shipment of the
unit from the plant.
Withstands environmental conditions: VHB tape withstands the humidity and
operating temperatures of the washing machine (up to 160º F).
operating temperatures of the washing machine (up to 160º F).
Plastic Support Frame
3M
™
VHB
™
Tape 4941
Steel Housing
Market: Household Appliance
Application Description: Bonding the ABS support structure of the control
panel assembly to the steel housing with die-cut 3M
Application Description: Bonding the ABS support structure of the control
panel assembly to the steel housing with die-cut 3M
™
VHB
™
Tape.
3M Industrial Business