whenever possible.

The manufacturing date is available on all 3M™ VHB™ Tapes as the lot number, typically marked on the core or on a label on the outer roll lap. The lot number, typically a 4

digit code, is a Julian date (Y D D D). The first digit refers to the year of manufacture, the last 3 digits refer to the days after January 1. Example: A lot number of 7266 (or

17266) would translate to a date of manufacture of Sept. 23 (266th day of year) in 2017.

Bottom Matter

3M

Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division

3M Center, Building 225-3S-06

St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

800-362-3550

Trademarks

3M and VHB are trademarks of 3M Company.

Automotive Disclaimer

Automotive Applications: This product is an industrial product and has not been designed or tested for use in certain automotive applications, including, but not limited to,

automotive electric powertrain battery or high voltage applications. This product does not fully adhere to typical automotive design or quality system requirements, such as

IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3. This product may not be manufactured in an IATF certified facility and may not meet a Ppk of 1.33 for all properties. The product may not undergo

an automotive production part approval process (PPAP). Customer is solely responsible for evaluating the product and determining whether it is appropriate and suitable for

customer’s automotive application and for conducting incoming inspections before use of the product. Failure to do so may result in injury, death, and/or harm to property.

No written or verbal statement, report, data or recommendation by 3M related to automotive use of the product shall have any force or effect unless in an agreement

signed by the Technical Director of 3M’s Automotive Division. Customer assumes all responsibility and risk if customer chooses to use this product in an automotive electric

powertrain battery or high voltage application, and 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to the 3M product or customer’s use of the product,

whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential (including, but not limited to, lost profits or business opportunity or recall costs), regardless of the legal or

equitable theory asserted, including, but not limited to, warranty, contract, negligence, or strict liability. In no event shall 3M be liable for any damages in excess of the

purchase price paid for the product.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER STATEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, 3M MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE PRODUCT IF USED IN AN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN BATTERY OR HIGH VOLTAGE APPLICATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY ON PERFORMANCE, LONGEVITY, SUITABILITY, COMPATIBILITY, OR INTEROPERABILITY, OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR

CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM, OR USAGE OF TRADE.

Handling/Application Information

Application Techniques

Clean: Most substrates are best prepared by cleaning with a 50:50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol (IPA*) and water prior to applying 3M™ VHB™ Tapes.

Exceptions to the general procedure that may require additional surface preparation include:

• Heavy Oils: A degreaser or solvent-based cleaner may be required to remove heavy oil or grease from a surface and should be followed by cleaning with IPA/water.

• Abrasion: Abrading a surface, followed by cleaning with IPA/water, can remove heavy dirt or oxidation and can increase surface area to improve adhesion.

• Adhesion Promoters: Priming a surface can significantly improve initial and ultimate adhesion to many materials such as plastics and paints.

• Porous surfaces: Most porous and fibered materials such as wood, particleboard, concrete, etc. need to be sealed to provide a unified surface.

• Unique Materials: Special surface preparation may be needed for glass and glass-like materials, copper and copper containing metals, and plastics or rubber that contain

components that migrate (e.g. plasticizers).

Refer to 3M Technical Bulletin “Surface Preparation for 3M™ VHB™ Tape Applications” for additional details and suggestions. (70-0704-8701-5)

*Note: These cleaner solutions contain greater than 250 g/l of volatile organic compounds (VOC). Please consult your local Air Quality Regulations to be sure the cleaner is

compliant. When using solvents, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when handling such materials.

Pressure: Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact developed. Firm application pressure develops better adhesive contact and helps

improve bond strength. Typically, good surface contact can be attained by applying enough pressure to insure that the tape experiences approximately 15 psi (100 kPa)

pressure. Either roller or platen pressure can be used. Note that rigid surfaces may require 2 or 3 times that much pressure to make the tape experience 15 psi.

Temperature: Ideal application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C). Pressure sensitive adhesives use viscous flow to achieve substrate contact area.

Minimum suggested application temperature for the 3M™ VHB™ Tape RP+ series is 50°F (10°C). Minimum application temperature does vary by 3M™ VHB™ tape family

and ranges from 32°F to 60°F (0°C to 15°C)

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