3M VHB RP16 DOUBLE SIDED ADHESIVE CIRCLES, 0.500” DIAMETER, SOLD BY THE CIRCLE

3M VHB RP16 DESCRIPTION

3M VHB Tape RP16 is a 0.016inch (0.4 mm) thick, gray, conformable foam tape with a multi-purpose acrylic adhesive on both sides. 3M VHB RP16 bonds to a broad range of substrates, even dissimilar ones. Metal surfaces, glass surfaces, plastic surfaces, painted surfaces and even epoxied surfaces are easily bonded together with 3M VHB RP16. Demanding, industrial environments are no challenge for the Very High Bond of 3M VHB RP16. It’s 100% resistant to: water & salt water, hydraulic fluid, motor oil (10W30), glycol antifreeze and 90% resistant to kerosene. In addition to high solvent resistance, 3M VHB RP16 has excellent range of temperature resistance. It can maintain its Very High Bond (VHB) in environments as low as -20˚F and as high as 200˚F. Even at -20˚ F, 3M VHB RP16 would require over 95 pounds of force per square inch to break away from the surface it’s adhered to. 3M performs its low temperature testing by adhering small aluminum panels to airplane wings and then flying them miles up where the temps drop (yes, really). So, if it performs well at high altitude in low temperatures, chances are it will meet your bonding needs at sea level, or below sea level as it’s water resistant.

3M VHB RP16 FEATURES

• Fast, easy-to-use permanent bonding method

• Provides high bonding strength contact

• Creates a bond with long-term durability

• Viscoelastic properties absorb and diffuse shock

• Distributes stress evenly over the bond line

• Virtually invisible fastening keeps surfaces smooth

• Can replace mechanical fasteners or liquid adhesives

• Reduces weight and solves dynamic force challenges

• Exceptional vibration and corrosion resistance

• Multi-purpose adhesive and conformable acrylic foam core

• Great performance for a variety of applications

• Eliminates drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing, welding and clean-up

• Creates a permanent seal against water, moisture and more

• Bonds on contact to provide immediate handling strength

• Thinner, lighter weight solution to bond & seal dissimilar materials

• Flexibility of production and design

• High resistance to fuels and solvents

3M VHB RP16 CAN BOND ANY OF THESE SURFACES TO EACH OTHER

Metals: Aluminum, Galvanized Steel, Enameled Steel

Synthetics: PVC, ABS, Nylon, Polycarbonate, Phenolic, PPE/PS Blend, PBT, Paints: Epoxy Paint, Polyester Paint, Acrylic Urethane Paint, Polyester Paint

Inorganics: Silane Coated Glass, Glass Epoxy

3M has used VHB RP16 to bond together various combinations of the above substates. Lab testing indicates that 3M VHB RP16 is ideally suited for bonding s both Low Surface Energy Substrates (30-50 dynes/cm) and High Surface Energies Substates (250 – 800 dynes/cm).  

3M VHB RP16 RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

• General interior and exterior mounting applications

• Mount interior signs and nameplates

• Metalworking / Fabrication

• General Industrial & HVAC

• Appliance and Furniture Fabrication

• Maintenance and Repair

3M VHB RP16 COUNTS & COSTS

Circle Diameter: 0.500” (12.7 mm)

Order Unit: 1 Circle (sold by the circle)

Average Retail Price: $2.79 each

Our Price Per Unit: $1.39 each

3M VHB RP16 PROPERTIES & PERFORMANCE

Physical Properties

Tape Color: Gray

Tape Thickness: 0.016 in (0.4 mm)

Foam Type: Conformable Acrylic

Density: 45 lb/cubic ft. » 720 kg/cubic meter (ASTM D3574)

Liner: DK Paper

Liner Color: White (Printed)

Liner Thickness: 0.003 in (0.08 mm)

Performance Characteristics

90˚Peel Adhesion: 12 lb/in » 21 N/cm (ASTM D3330)†

Normal Tensile: 95 lb/sq. in » 655 kPa (ASTM D897)††

Overlap Shear Strength: 75 ln/sq. in » 520 kPa (ASTM D1002)††

Short Term Temperature Resistance: 250˚ F » 121˚ C

Long Term Temperature Resistance: 200˚ F » 93˚C

Minimum Recommended Temperature: -20˚F » -28˚C

Force Required to Break Away at -20˚F: 95 lb/sq. in

Tensile Strength at -20˚ F: 500 PSI

Static Shear: 1000 grams at Room Temperature

† 72 hour dwell time at 72˚ F in 52% Relative Humidity on Stainless Steel Substrate

†† 72 Hours at Room Temperature

Solvent and Fuel Resistance**

Water & Salt Water: 100%

Hydraulic Fluid: 100%

10W30 Motor Oil: 100%

Glycol Antifreeze: 100%

Kerosene: 90%

Isopropyl Alcohol: 50%

Jet Fuel: 50%

Gasoline: 32%

MEK: 5%

** During Resistance Tests, 3M VHB RP16 was taped between stainless steel and aluminum foil and then Immersed in solvents for 72 hours. Continuous submersion in chemical solutions is not recommended. It is presented to show that occasional chemical contact should not be detrimental to tape performance in most applications during ordinary use.

3M VHB RP16 THERMAL EXPANSION & CONTRACTION

3M VHB Tapes can perform well in applications where two bonded surfaces may expand and contract differentially. Assuming good adhesion to the substrates, the tapes can typically tolerate differential movement in the shear plane up to 3 times their thickness.

3M VHB RP16 BOND FLEXIBILITY

While an advantage for many applications where allowing differential movement is a benefit, the tape bonds are typically more flexible than alternative bonding methods. Suitable design modifications or periodic use of rigid fasteners or adhesives may be needed if additional stiffness is required.

3M VHB RP16 PERFORMANCE IN SEVERE COLD

Applications which require performance at severe cold temperatures must be thoroughly evaluated by the user if the intended use will subject the tape product to high impact stresses. Read the 3M technical bulletin “3M VHB Tape Cold Temperature Performance” for additional information.

ABOUT THIS LISTING

This listing is for genuine 3M VHB RP16 Double-Sided Tape Circles. Circles measure 0.500” in diameter and are sold by the circle. Images in this listing are original photos of the actual product being offered. Average retail prices are calculated from a variety of distributors and are generally based on the calculated price per square inch of the material being offered.