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Why Choose 3M Adhesive Tapes
By Marcus Ronan | June 22, 2008
There are numerous different kinds of 3M adhesive tapes that can be purchased today. All have been specifically designed and developed to ensure that they provide the user with reliable performance each type they are used in any particular situation. In fact you will soon find that there is a 3M adhesive tape available which will meet your particular requirements perfectly.
The company has been involved in adhesion technology development and design for more than 50 years and are in fact a well known brand around the world today. Each of the adhesive tapes that 3M produce are designed for use in a specific way. Some are designed to help bond items together, whilst others can be used to mask, protect or shield something. Then there are those adhesive tapes which can help to seal a space or hole or for damping or splicing.
In this article we are going to take a look at just some of the kinds of adhesive tapes that the company 3M have developed and which they now produce. Some of the tapes that they have are not only very adhesive, but can resist high temperatures and moisture or solvents.
1. VHB Tape - This is one that can be used for bonding metals, glass and plastic to each other and has proved to be very reliable. This tape eliminates you need to drill holes in order to join such items together so you will have no unsightly joints or fasteners that protrude. Given a much cleaner and professional looking finishing to the item.
2. Adhesive Transfer Tape - May also be known as double sided tape as both sides of it come with an adhesive surface, same as the VHB tape does. This however also comes with a liner on one side that helps to protect the exposed side of the tape from the elements and needs to be removed when ready to adhere two surfaces together. Ideal for use in bonding materials of a light weight nature, such as paper and plastic together.
3. Specialty Masking Tape - This one has been developed for use with printed circuit boards, chemical baths and photographic processes. The tape contains components which allow the surface to adhere to the item and are in no away affected by the chemicals or metal that they may come into contact with.
4. Metal Foil Tape - This type of 3M adhesive tape comes in a number of different types. There is normal aluminum tape, reinforced aluminum tape and one that has a lead backing to it. These are very soft and pliable and come with a silicone adhesive that allows it to be used where temperatures are likely to get high.
All the 3M adhesive tapes that we have mentioned in this article can easily be purchased and are very quick and easy to apply. But for them work effectively the surface to which they are going to be sticking to needs to be cleaned well before they are applied. Using a solution of water and mild detergent can help to remove dust, debris and grease from the surface. Then once washed the surface of the object should be left to dry completely as this will allow the tape to adhere better.
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