ASK A 3M EXPERT April, 2019 3M VHB Tape 5952 Product Description Finite Element Analysis (FEA) data is available for this product at: 3m.com/FEA 3M VHB Tape 5952 is a 0.045 inch (1.1 mm) thick black double coated acrylic foam tape with PE lm liner. The modi ed acrylic adhesive on both sides bonds to a broad range of high, medium and medium/low surface energy substrates including metals, glass and a wide variety of plastics and paints, including many powder coated paints. The very conformable foam provides good contact between substrates even when they are slightly mismatched. 3M VHB Tape 5952 is part of the 5952 tape family. Each product in this family has modi ed acrylic adhesive and very conformable foam but varies in thickness, color and liner type. Product Features Fast and easy-to-use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability Virtually invisible fastening keeps surfaces smooth Can replace mechanical fasteners (rivets, welding, screws) or liquid adhesives Black, 0.045 in (1.1 mm), modi ed acrylic adhesive and very conformable acrylic foam core bonds to a wide variety of substrates including powder coated paints and irregular surfaces Eliminate drilling, grinding, re nishing, screwing, welding and clean-up Creates a permanent seal against water, moisture and more by o ering better gap lling capabilities Pressure sensitive adhesive bonds on contact to provide immediate handling strength Allows the use of thinner, lighter weight and dissimilar materials3M VHB Tape 5952 Technical Information Note The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for speci cation purposes. Typical Physical Properties Property Values Method Notes Color Black Tape Thickness 1.1 mm 0.045 in Thickness Tolerance 10 % Adhesive Type Modi ed Acrylic Foam Type Very Conformable Acrylic Foam Density 590 kg/m 37 lb/ft ASTM D3574 Foam with adhesive Liner PE Film Liner Thickness 0.13 mm 0.005 in Liner Color Red (printed) Typical Performance Characteristics Dwell Dwell/CTuimree Temp Temp Environmental Test Property Values MethodTime Units C F ConditiSounbstraBteackingNotes Condition 90 22 39 ASTM 72 hr 22C 72F 52%RHStainles2s mil 12 in/min (300 mm/min) Peel lb/in N/cm Aluminum Adhesion D3330 Steel Foil Normal 480 70 ASTM 72 hr Aluminum 1 in (6.45 cm), Jaw Speed 2 in/min (50.8 mm/min). Peak force Room Tensile kPa lb/in to separate is measured. Temperature D897 Room Temperature Table continued on next page