3M VHB 4655F – Dark Gray Acrylic Double-Sided Tape (various sizes)

3M™ VHB™ 4655F is a dark grey, 1.6 mm thick double-sided foam tape, coated on both sides of a tough acrylic foam with a general-purpose adhesive. It features exceptional high-temperature resistance, making it an ideal choice for applications where oven painting or short-term temperature spikes occur. It provides durable, aesthetic, and strong bonding for various high surface energy materials such as stainless steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum. The tape eliminates the need for mechanical fastening methods like welding, riveting, or screwing, offering a simpler and faster solution.

Technical Specification

• Width: 12 mm, 19 mm
• Length: 33 m
• Thickness: 1.6 mm
• Color: Dark Grey
• Adhesive Type: Acrylic
• Carrier Material: Tough acrylic foam
• Type: Double-sided VHB™ tape
• Temperature resistance: high (short-term up to 230°C)

Application

• Mounting stiffeners and frames to panels
• Bonding decorative panels and embellishments
• Installing nameplates, signs, and trim elements
• Joining metal components before powder coating
• General industry, automotive, electronics, home appliances

Benefits and Properties

✅ Durable bonding – eliminates rivets, welds, bolts, and screws
✅ High thermal resistance – ideal for high-temperature applications
✅ Strong, fast, and aesthetic bond – smooth surface finish
✅ Good adhesion – effective bonding of high surface energy materials
✅ Improved production ergonomics – ease and speed of application
✅ Resistance to moisture and solvents – reliability in harsh conditions

Application Tips

The tape should be applied to a clean, dry, and degreased surface with even pressure. For maximum bond strength, allow at least 72 hours or accelerate the process by slight heating. Ideal for bonding metal surfaces exposed to high temperatures in later stages of production.