| When it comes to 3M adhesive tapes there are | | | | adhesive surface on both sides of it just as |
| a number of different types one can choose | | | | the VHB tape does. However in order to |
| from. Each one of which has been developed | | | | protect one side of the tape it has a liner |
| and designed for a specific task and will | | | | which needs to removed in order to stick the |
| perform reliably every time that they are | | | | second surface to the first. This kind of |
| used, no matter what situation they are to be | | | | tape is ideal for using when wanting to bond |
| used in. As you will soon discover there is | | | | light weight materials such as paper and |
| going to be an adhesive tape from 3M which | | | | plastic to each other. |
| will meet your own particular requirements | | | | |
| perfectly. | | | | 3. Specialty Masking Tape - This 3M adhesive |
| | | | tape has been designed for use with circuit |
| This company has more than 50 years | | | | boards, also for use in photographic |
| experience in the development of adhesive | | | | processes and when using a chemical bath. The |
| technology and have been at the forefront of | | | | tape is made up of components which ensure |
| producing adhesive tapes. The adhesive tapes | | | | that it adheres to any surface that it may |
| which they now manufacture can be used for a | | | | come into contact with and is not likely to |
| number of different tasks. From bonding, to | | | | be affected by any metals or chemicals that |
| masking, to protecting and shielding. They | | | | it comes into contact with also. |
| can also be used for sealing, damping, | | | | |
| splicing and of course just sticking one item | | | | 4. Metal Foil Tape - This kind of adhesive |
| to another. | | | | tape from 3M comes in a number of different |
| | | | styles. The main one used is one which has an |
| In this article we are going to take a look | | | | aluminum covering to it, but there is also a |
| at just some of the kinds of adhesive tapes | | | | aluminum reinforced tape and one that |
| that the company 3M have developed and which | | | | contains a lead backing. All of them come |
| they now produce. Some of the tapes that they | | | | with a silicone adhesive and are very soft |
| have are not only very adhesive, but can | | | | and malleable so can be wrapped around |
| resist high temperatures and moisture or | | | | anything. These tapes are used on items where |
| solvents. | | | | temperature levels can get extremely high. |
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| 1. VHB Tape - This is one that can be used | | | | All the 3M adhesive tapes which we have |
| for bonding metals, glass and plastic to each | | | | mentioned in this article are extremely easy |
| other and has proved to be very reliable. | | | | and quick to apply. However, in order for |
| This tape eliminates you need to drill holes | | | | them to be truly effective the surface to |
| in order to join such items together so you | | | | which they are going to be adhered to needs |
| will have no unsightly joints or fasteners | | | | to be thoroughly cleaned beforehand. Using a |
| that protrude. Given a much cleaner and | | | | solution of water or cleaning product is |
| professional looking finishing to the item. | | | | perfect to help remove all dust and debris |
| | | | from the surface. Plus it is essential that |
| 2. Adhesive Transfer Tape - This tape is | | | | before you apply the products that you ensure |
| sensitive to pressure and comes with an | | | | that the surface is completely dry. |