3M MOUNTING TAPE · PRODUCT SELECTION
3M mounting tape: choose width and thickness
The right 3M mounting tape for your joint depends on both joining parts, the available bond area and the direction of the load. Compare the range against your application and have the material and required supply format assessed together.
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Selection criteria
Define the joining parts, area and load direction first
Record the materials and condition of both surfaces and the bond area actually available. A load parallel to the area creates shear; a perpendicular load creates tension. Peel or cleavage forces concentrated at an edge need separate assessment. Selection also depends on temperature and moisture during application and use, as well as the geometry of the parts.
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3M MOUNTING TAPE RANGE
Compare 3M mounting tapes in the range
The filterable listing shows the 3M products assigned to this category. Check each tape's construction and product details against your joining parts and the intended load.
3M VHB
3M VHB Klebeband 4915, Transparent, 63 mm x 102 mm, 1.5 mm, Stanzteil
3M Double-Sided Adhesive Tape
3M Acrylic Foam doppelseitiges Klebeband GT5912TY, grau, 1.2 mm, 300 mm x 50 m
3M Double-Sided Adhesive Tape
3M Acrylic Plus doppelseitiges Klebeband EX4008, Schwarz, 0.8 mm, 600 mm x 66 m
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3M MOUNTING TAPE SELECTION GUIDE
Assess the complete joint
Tape alone does not determine load capacity: surface contact, bond area, application pressure and load direction act together. The joining parts themselves must be sufficiently strong; critical surfaces and peel or cleavage loads require application-specific assessment. Krückemeyer GmbH can combine material selection with cut-to-size tape or die-cut parts for your geometry. Describe the parts, load case and application process in the enquiry form.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT 3M MOUNTING
What information is needed to select a 3M mounting tape?
We need to know both joining parts and their surfaces, the available bond area and the direction of the load. Please add whether the joint will encounter temperature or moisture during application or use. Part geometry, the pressure that can be applied and the required supply format also matter. Only then can a product in the range be assessed for your mounting task; the completed joint must be checked for the specific application.
Why is a stated adhesion value insufficient for joint design?
A single adhesion value does not fully describe the load on your completed joint. With 3M mounting tape, the surfaces of both parts, effective bond area, contact achieved through pressure and load direction also matter. Shear and tensile loads are distributed differently from peel and cleavage loads, which concentrate force at an edge. Compare product data in the context of your part geometry and conditions of use, rather than treating one value as a load rating.
How do shear, tensile and peel loads differ?
Shear forces act parallel to the bond area, while tensile forces act perpendicular to it. Under peel, force acts at the edge; under cleavage, it concentrates along a line between rigid joining parts. Only a small part of the bond area then carries the load. Such load cases should be avoided by the joint design or assessed separately with a specialist before use. State the load direction and shape of both parts when you enquire.
What matters when applying 3M mounting tape?
Surfaces must be dry and free of dust, oil, release agents and other contamination. A suitable residue-free cleaner must not damage the material. Once positioned, the tape needs pressure appropriate to the part geometry so the adhesive contacts the whole intended area. Depending on the adhesive system, final bond strength develops only after a dwell period. The relevant product data sheet and a test on your actual parts determine the specific application process.
Which supply format suits a 3M mounting tape?
The supply format depends on part geometry and processing. Cut-to-size tape can suit a defined width; die-cut parts can suit a recurring contour. Krückemeyer GmbH combines material selection with converting: processing suitable material into application-specific dimensions, shapes and supply formats. Describe the required shape and how you apply the tape. We can then assess which suitable starting material can be processed for your application.
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Request advice
Describe the joining parts, bond area, load direction and your mounting process. We will assess the appropriate 3M option and a suitable converted format with you.
Assess your 3M mounting joint together
Tell us the materials, part geometry and load. We will discuss tape selection and the supply format needed for your application.
3M MOUNTING TAPE · ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY
Thomas Klein
Contact for products
Discuss the joining parts, load and suitable mounting tape format with Thomas Klein.