3M bond stiffeners to metal tables and equipment User Manual

Permanently bond hat channel stiffeners to aluminum and stainless steel tables,
cabinets and drawers.

Spot welds, liquid adhesives.

Fast assembly time: 3M

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Tapes apply quickly and easily and provide

immediate handling strength to allow continued processing.  VHB tapes
eliminate refinishing work after spot welding and cure delay time required for
liquid adhesives.

Improved appearance: VHB tapes allow tables and cabinets to have a smooth
finish.  VHB tapes eliminate surface defects caused by spot welding and 
eliminate the ooze and mess of liquid adhesives.

Versatile: VHB tapes offer a wide selection of adhesive systems that allow
bonding of the stiffener either before or after the painting process.  3M

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Tape 4611 bonds to bare metal and holds parts together during the washes and
high temperature bake of a powder paint cycle.  3M

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Tape 5952 bonds

to most liquid and powder painted surfaces without the need to prime or abrade
the surface first.  All VHB tapes bond well to bare metals.

Durable: VHB tapes provide strong adhesion and durable bonds that 
withstand vibration, impact and outdoor weathering conditions.

Vibration damping: The viscoelastic properties of VHB tapes help damp 
vibration between the stiffener and the tabletop.

Application Profile

Market: Metal Fabrication
Application Description:  Bond stiffeners to metal tables and equipment

3M

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Tapes 4611, 4941

and 5952

3M Industrial Business

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Tape 4941