Справочник Пользователя для 3M vhb commercial vehicle tapes smooth trailers brochure
Compare the reflections of the
smooth-sided trailer at left made with
3M
smooth-sided trailer at left made with
3M
™
VHB
™
Tape and the mechanically-
fastened trailer at right. Smooth sides
convey a professional appearance and
quality construction, as well as improve
the look of graphics.
convey a professional appearance and
quality construction, as well as improve
the look of graphics.
Smooth Sided (3M
™
VHB
™
Tape) vs. Mechanically-Fastened
Under equal stress conditions, metal panels bonded
with VHB tape show no visible signs of stress
compared to those with mechanical fasteners.
with VHB tape show no visible signs of stress
compared to those with mechanical fasteners.
3M
™
VHB
™
Tape
Mechanical Fastener
Customer
wants
wants
Durability
Flexes with thermal expansion and
May become loose during thermal
contraction
expansion and contraction
Absorbs vibration; helps maintains the
May become loose over time
bond and seals against water and
which can lead to leaks
dirt intrusion
Separates dissimilar metals to help
Dissimilar metals can come in contact
prevent galvanic corrosion
leading to galvanic corrosion
Aesthetics
Smooth appearance even in the sun’s heat
Expands into a quilted pattern in the sun
Improved appearance of graphics
Surface dotted with rivets and screws
Reduced
Taped panels stay tight helping
Rigid metal-to-metal attachment of
noise
to reduce rattling
mechanical fasteners transfer sound
Viscoelastic tape properties help provide
sound damping
sound damping
Quick Glance Comparison
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