3M™ VHB™ Tape GPH-160GF, Gray, 1/2 in x 36 yd, 62 mil, Film Liner, 18 Roll/Case
- 3M Product Number GPH-160GF
- 3M ID 7100325221
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Highlights
- FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE BONDING: Withstanding temperatures of 300 °F (149 °C) in long-term use (up to one week) and short-term use (up to four hours) of 450 °F (230 °C)
- MULTI-MATERIAL BONDING: With a thickness of 62 mil (1.6 mm), this tape offers bonding performance on a variety of high (HSE) and medium (MSE) surface energy substrates
- PRE-POWDER COATING APPLICATIONS: Designed for durable and high-strength bonding in powder coat painting and liquid paint processes that involve a paint bake cycle
- COST EFFICIENCY: Provides a fast and easy-to-use all-acrylic bonding method that saves time in pre-paint manufacturing assembly — allowing adhesion before powder coating
- BUILT TO PERFORM: Delivers high shear strength, conformability, and adhesion due to an acrylic foam core and multi-purpose adhesive
- A GO-TO SOLUTION: Excels across a variety of markets, such as specialty vehicle, appliance, signage, construction, and general industrial
- EXCELLENT BONDING AND SEALING: Features closed-cell acrylic foam chemistry, which is proven to withstand extreme environments
- ACHIEVE MORE: Allows for bonding thinner, lighter-weight, and dissimilar materials when compared to standard forms of fastening
- CONVERTING CAPABILITIES: Tape applications can be automated for faster production
3M™ VHB™ Tape GPH-160GF is a double-sided tape comprised of a multi-purpose acrylic adhesive with a conformable, foam core, delivering a total thickness of 62 mil (1.6 mm) when applied. It is specifically designed to perform in high-temperature applications and creates a long-lasting, high-strength bond prior to powder coating and liquid paint processes. The ability to bond before powder coating and liquid paint processes helps simplify and reduce pre-paint steps, resulting in valuable time and cost savings. It joins dissimilar and thin materials enabling the tape to excel across various industries, including specialty vehicles, appliances, signage, construction, general industrial, and more. Engineered to be strong, it can replace rivets, welds, and screws, enabling faster production times by removing the need for drilling, welding, grinding, and project cleanup. Offering seamless joining, this easy-to-use bonding method keeps surfaces smooth and provides an excellent balance of strength, viscoelasticity, conformability, and adhesion. The advanced closed-cell acrylic foam technology provides secure bonding that protects against water and seals tightly for long-term durability. The film liner is built to offer consistency for a smooth and easy release. It performs in applications for short-term use (up to four hours) at a temperature up to 450 °F (230 °C) or in long-term use (up to one week) withstanding 300 °F (149 °C). These attributes make 3M™ VHB™ Tape GPH-160GF a reliable choice for bonding and sealing applications on a range of high surface energy (HSE) and medium surface energy (MSE) substrates, such as metals, plastics, and some painted materials. Discover the many ways to apply the powerful bonding potential of 3M™ VHB™ Tape GPH-160GF.
3M™ VHB™ Tape enhances the appearance of finished goods by eliminating rivets and screws
Recommended Applications
- Assembly of components before powder coat or liquid paint processes
- High operating temperature applications
- Stiffener to panel
- Panel to frame
- Decorative material and trim
When The Heat Is On, Stay Strong
Our 3M™ VHB™ Tape GPH (PDF, 4.19 Mb) family's high temperature resistance (short term 450°F) allows it to be bonded prior to powder coat or liquid painting processes. This reduces the number of “touches,” leading to a more streamlined manufacturing process. The GPH family offers the speed and ease assembly found in 3M™ VHB™ Tape, even in applications involving high operating temperatures (long term resistance 300°F).
An Unconventional Foam Tape
We invented 3M™ VHB™ Tapes in 1980 as the first of their kind. These unique tapes combine conformability with a strong, permanent bond. The result is a family of extraordinarily strong tapes that adhere to a broad range of substrates. 3M™ VHB™ Tape is a proven alternative to screws, rivets, welds and other forms of mechanical fasteners. Skyscrapers, cell phones, electronic highway signs, refrigerators, architectural windows and more all rely on this specialty bonding tape for one or more steps in the assembly, mounting, fastening and sealing process. This trusted and reliable tape offers a consistent bond, outstanding durability and excellent solvent and moisture resistance. 3M stands by all of its products and is there to provide you with design guidance and technical support when you need it.
Proven Reliability from 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
3M™ VHB™ Tape offers a durable bond in a way that mechanical fasteners can't. This tape enhances the appearance of finished goods by eliminating rivets and screws while providing immediate handling strength. In most cases, fastening with 3M™ VHB™ Tape is a quicker process than drilling, fastening, or using liquid adhesive. Our versatile line of tapes can be used indoors or outdoors in a variety of applications, including window, door and sign assembly, electronics, construction and countless other industrial applications. Chemically resistant as well as UV and temperature stable, 3M™ VHB™ Tape can withstand the heat of Dubai to the cold of Canada. The unique acrylic chemistry is extremely durable and resistant to change over time, making this a long-lasting and powerful tape you can trust.
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In our 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, we apply the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, our technologies help customers like you deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.
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