3M vhb tapes 4611 and 5952 application profile User Manual

Permanently bond hat channel stiffeners to inside of doors and walls of 
enclosure that houses electrical or telecommunications equipment.

Spot welds, liquid adhesives.

Fast assembly time: 3M

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VHB

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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 cabinet doors and walls 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.

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

UL listing: Many VHB tapes (including 3M

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VHB

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Tapes 4611 and 5952) are

listed under UL 746C.

Application Profile

Market: Metal Electrical Enclosures
Application Description:  Bond stiffener to inside of door or cabinet wall

3M

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VHB

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Tapes 4611 and 5952

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