3M bonding polyester cover to aluminum plate in ac Manual De Usuario
Application Profile
PRODUCT
3M
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VHB
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Tape 4955
Application Method
By hand, using J-Roller for pressure.
Key Application Requirements
High initial and ultimate bond strength, easy to apply, temperature resistant
(to 160º F), aesthetically pleasing (smooth look), ability to damp vibrations.
(to 160º F), aesthetically pleasing (smooth look), ability to damp vibrations.
Product or Process Replaced
A slow curing, silicone adhesive system which required extra time for cleanup.
Mechanical fastening with screws.
Mechanical fastening with screws.
Benefits/Advantages To Customer
Easy to use/quick to apply: VHB tape is applied to the cleaned surface of the
plate and pressurized. The liner is removed and the cover is pressed to the
taped plate.
plate and pressurized. The liner is removed and the cover is pressed to the
taped plate.
Aesthetically pleasing: The VHB tape system of attachment provides a clean,
smooth bondline. Metal corrosion concerns are eliminated.
smooth bondline. Metal corrosion concerns are eliminated.
Long-lasting: Specially formulated adhesive and tape construction provides a
strong, lasting bond between the cover and the plate.
strong, lasting bond between the cover and the plate.
Helps damp vibration: The viscoelastic properties of the foam core help damp
vibration between the cover and the plate during operation of the appliance,
resulting in a quiet-running unit.
vibration between the cover and the plate during operation of the appliance,
resulting in a quiet-running unit.
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3M
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VHB
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Tape 4955
Condenser Coils
Condenser Plate
Market: HVAC
Application Description: Bonding the polyester cover to the aluminum
condenser plate in a commercial air conditioner.
Application Description: Bonding the polyester cover to the aluminum
condenser plate in a commercial air conditioner.
3M Industrial Business