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3M VHB™ LSE Acrylic Foam Tapes: A New Way to Bond Low Surface Energy Plastics and Composites

3M VHB™ acrylic foam tapes were introduced in the early 1980s and blazed the trail for high performance bonding and mechanical fastener replacement. 3M recently …

Protective Tapes for Ski and Snowboard Manufacturing

One of the best parts of my job is learning what our customers do and how they manufacture their products. Once in a while you …

High Performance Polyethylene Sealing Tapes

We’re all familiar with duct tape. It’s been around since it was first developed for the military in 1942 and most of us have a …

3M High Temperature VHB Tape for Pre-Paint Applications

Powder coat and liquid painting are common finishing processes used in the fabrication of architectural metal panels to achieve the desired aesthetic appearance. The panel …

3M High Temperature VHB Tape for Pre-Paint Applications

Powder coat and liquid painting are common finishing processes used in the fabrication of architectural metal panels to achieve the desired aesthetic appearance. The panel …

Benefits of Acrylic Foam Tapes for Utility Trailer Fabrication

A utility trailer is an important piece of equipment for their owners. It might be transporting tools or equipment to a job site, or it …

Re-Glazing Curtain Wall Units With 3M Structural Glazing Tape

In our last blog post, we went through the process to de-glaze unitized and cassette curtain wall units that had been previously glazed using 3M’s …

Deglazing Curtain Wall Systems Using 3M Structural Glazing Tape

Deglazing is never a popular topic when it comes to curtain wall or window wall systems. But sometimes, things go wrong and you can’t afford …

3M 4918 for Glass to Glass Partition Bonding

Thick film acrylic adhesive tapes are ideal alternatives to sealants for glass to glass partitions and shower enclosures. They provide a nearly invisible bond line …

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