3M™ VHB™ Tape 4959F

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LONG-TERM DURABILITY: Offers a fast and easy-to-use all-acrylic bonding method that gives immediate handling strength — no need to fixture or wait for a cure

SMOOTH AND SEAMLESS: With a thickness of 120 mil (3.0 mm), this tape is designed as an alternative to mechanical fasteners, such as rivets, welds, and screws, or liquid adhesives

BUILT TO PERFORM: Delivers high shear strength and reliable surface adhesion due to an acrylic foam core and general-purpose adhesive

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  • LONG-TERM DURABILITY: Offers a fast and easy-to-use all-acrylic bonding method that gives immediate handling strength — no need to fixture or wait for a cure
  • SMOOTH AND SEAMLESS: With a thickness of 120 mil (3.0 mm), this tape is designed as an alternative to mechanical fasteners, such as rivets, welds, and screws, or liquid adhesives
  • BUILT TO PERFORM: Delivers high shear strength and reliable surface adhesion due to an acrylic foam core and general-purpose adhesive
  • MULTI-SURFACE APPLICATIONS: Adheres to High Surface Energy (HSE) substrates with minimal surface preparation
  • A GO-TO SOLUTION: Excels across a variety of markets, such as transportation, signage, metalworking, general industrial, appliance, and electronics
  • RELIABLE AND TOUGH: Offers excellent indoor and outdoor durability and performance, withstanding long-term use at a temperature up to 300 °F (149 °C)
  • EXCELLENT BONDING AND SEALING: Features closed-cell acrylic chemistry, which is proven to withstand extreme environments
  • ACHIEVE MORE: Allows for the use of thinner, lighter-weight, and dissimilar materials when compared to rivets and welds
  • VIBRATION AND FATIGUE RESISTANT: Offers high strength, viscoelastic acrylic foam that provides unique energy absorbing and stress relaxing properties

3M™ VHB™ Tape 4959F is a double-sided tape comprised of a general-purpose acrylic adhesive with a firm, foam core that delivers a total thickness of 120 mil (3.0 mm) when applied and requires no fixturing or curing time. Engineered to be strong, it can replace rivets, welds, and screws while providing faster production by eliminating the need for drilling, welding, grinding, and project cleanup. Offering seamless joining and minimal surface preparation, this easy-to-use bonding method keeps surfaces smooth and enhances the appearance of applications involving thin, lightweight, and dissimilar materials. Providing adhesion to a broad range of materials from metals, glass, and other high surface energy substrates, the advanced closed-cell acrylic technology provides secure bonding that protects against water and seals tightly for long-term durability. It performs in applications for short-term use (up to four hours) at a temperature up to 400 °F (204 °C) or long-term use withstanding up to 300 °F (149 °C). These attributes make 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4959F a reliable choice to take on a variety of bonding and sealing applications in transportation, signage, displays, general industrial, appliance, and electronics. Discover the many ways to apply the powerful bonding potential of 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4959F.

You can trust the science behind 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4959F and the other products in the 3M™ VHB™ 4950 Tape Family designed to excel in applications where long-lasting bonding, high shear strength, and viscoelastic properties are needed. Developed and introduced by 3M in 1980, the technology in this family is engineered to promote productivity, reliability, and durability, making it one of the most capable and versatile 3M™ VHB™ Tapes. The unique acrylic chemistry provides UV and chemical resistance that offers stable and dependable performance. With a variety of tape thicknesses to address diverse industrial requirements, you can be sure to find the right solution that brings exemplary results across many industries. Whether the product is used to perform stiffener to panel, signage applications, or a range of other uses, a 3M expert will consider all the aspects of your operation and determine which tape is best for you.

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