Roof Ditch Clips with 3M™ Structural Bonding Tape are designed for attaching roof ditch clips to vehicle bodies and painted surfaces. Ready-to-use, pre-taped components help improve process efficiency during application to the windshield. With these pre-taped retention clips, additional adhesive or tape application may not be necessary. The pressure-sensitive adhesive allows for immediate clip fixturing, while the foam tape and adhesive are made from epoxy-modified acrylic material for reliable adhesion and durability. The tape is heat-cured for a secure bond, eliminating the need for stamping holes or forming upturned flanges in sheet metal.
Attach Roof Ditch Clips without Additional Stamping or Adhesives
Designed to improve automotive plant productivity, Roof Ditch Clips with 3M™ Structural Bonding Tape feature plastic or metal roof ditch clips pre-taped and ready for long-term application. It features 3M™ Structural Bonding Tape 9259, developed specifically for plastic or metal mechanical clips to e-coat, sealer or primer. This combination of tape and roof ditch clip eliminates the need to apply additional adhesive or tape to the clip before application.
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About 3M™ Structural Bonding Tape 9259
Our 3M™ Structural Bonding Tape forms an exceptionally reliable bond which can help minimize consumer-related warranty issues. 3M™ Structural Bonding Tape 9259 (PDF, 43.48 Kb) is a white 1 mm thick epoxy-modified acrylic foam tape formulated for bonding metal or plastic to e-coat, primer or sealer. The tape features a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) which allows for immediate attachment and fixturing, eliminating common alignment problems. It is then heat cured to develop structural strength for a long-term bond, so there's no need to form metal flanges or stamp holes for T-studs in sheet metal.
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