General Information of 3M VHB Architectural Panel Tape B16F
3M VHB Architectural Panel Tape B16F is durable, high performance double-sided pressure sensitive acrylic foam tapes. These tapes have been used for many applications in the construction industry, including the manufacture of architectural panels for curtain walls, exterior building cladding and interior panel and trim attachment. In many situations, 3M™ VHB™ Architectural Panel Tapes can replace rivets, spot welds, liquid adhesives, sealants and other permanent fasteners and provide immediate handling strength during the fabrication process.
Key Features of 3M VHB Architectural Panel Tape B16F
- Fast and easy-to-use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability
- Virtually invisible fastening keeps surfaces smooth
- Used as an alternative to structural silicone and spacer tapes/gaskets in architectural industry
- Black, 0.062 in. (1.6 mm), multi-purpose adhesive and conformable acrylic foam core offers a good balance of strength and conformability
- Creates a permanent seal against water, moisture and more
- Pressure sensitive adhesive bonds on contact to provide immediate handling strength
- Allows the use of thinner, lighter weight and dissimilar materials
- UL GREENGUARD and UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified, contributing to LEED Credit
Key Applications
- Architectural panels for curtain walls
- Exterior building cladding
- Interior panel and trim attachment
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TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Attribute Name | Test Method | Value |
Adhesive Type |
| Multi-purpose |
Adhesive Carrier |
| Acrylic Foam (closed cell) |
Total Tape Thickness | ASTM D3652 | 1.6 mm (62 mil) |
Density | ASTM D3574 | 720 kg/m³ (45 lb/ft³) ¹ |
Liner |
| Film |
Color |
| Black |
Primary Liner Color |
| Red (printed) |
