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SKU 7000048518
Legacy SKU 70006097078
UPC 00021200674907
Catalog Number 4949
Product Number 4949

Dream, Design, Deliver with 3M VHB Tape 4949. It is a black, 0.045 in (1.1 mm), general purpose acrylic adhesive with a firm foam core. It can replace rivets, welds and screws. The fast and easy to use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability. It offers design flexibility with its viscoelasticity and powerful ability to bond to a variety of surfaces.

  • 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, welds, screws) or liquid adhesives
  • Black, 0.045 in (1.1 mm), general purpose adhesive and firm acrylic foam core
  • Eliminate drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing, welding and associated clean-up
  • Creates a permanent seal against water, moisture and more
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Minimum Order 18 Rolls
Order Increment 18 Rolls
  Multiple Application Use
  Long Lasting Performance
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Weight 18.36495 lb
Length 10.90551 in
Width 10.90551 in
Height 11.29921 in
Color Black

PRODUCT FAQ

  1. What is 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4949?

    3M™ VHB™ Tape 4949 is a high-strength tape that can replace traditional mechanical fasteners and adhesives.

  2. How does it differ from other tapes?

    It has an acrylic foam core that conforms to surfaces for better contact, leading to higher strength and durability.

  3. What kind of conditions can it withstand?

    The tape can withstand temperatures ranging from -40°F/-40°C up to 212°F/100°C while still maintaining its bond strength. It also resists UV light exposure, aging, moisture, and chemicals.

  4. Can it be used on all surfaces?

    Yes! Its strong bonding capabilities work well with many materials including metals, glass and plastics (even powder coated or oily), composites such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and ABS.

  5. . Do you sell different colors of the product?

    . While this specific tape comes in black color only at this moment we have other options in our inventory or we may be able customize your needs based on quantity required so let's talk about which options would work best for you with regards to performance requirements,application surface ,size etc to explore other solutions that meet your needs .

For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.
3M industrial and occupational products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained industrial and occupational customers for workplace use.  Unless specifically stated otherwise on the applicable product packaging or literature, these products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, recreational/sporting, or other uses not described in the applicable product packaging or literature), and must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA, ANSI), as well as all product literature, user instructions, warnings, and other limitations, and the user must take any action required under any recall, field action, or other product use notice.  Misuse of 3M industrial and occupational products may result in injury, sickness, death, or property damage.  For help with product selection and use, consult your on-site safety professional, industrial hygienist, or other subject matter expert.
Convenience Meets Extreme Bonding Power

3M™ VHB™ Tape consists of a durable acrylic adhesive with viscoelastic properties. This provides an extraordinarily strong double sided foam tape that adheres to a broad range of high surface energy (HSE) substrates, including aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, composites, acrylic, polycarbonate and painted or sealed wood and concrete. Bonding tapes provide excellent shear strength, surface adhesion, durability and temperature resistance. Applications for this tape include stiffener bonding and panel and trim attachment.

Recommended Applications
  • Decorative material and trim
  • Nameplates and logos
  • Panel to frame
  • Stiffener to panel
Dream, Design, Deliver with the 4950 Family of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes

3M™ VHB™ Tape 4949 is in the 4950 family of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes. This family of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes utilize a general purpose adhesive on both sides of a firm type foam core. It is specifically designed for good adhesion to metals, glass and other high surface energy materials. They are commonly used in applications across a variety of markets including transportation, appliance, electronics, construction, sign and display and general industrial.

An Unconventional Foam Tape

3M™ VHB™ Tapes were invented in 1980 as the first of their kind. These unique tapes combine conformability with a strong, permanent bond. The result is a family of extraordinarily strong tapes that adhere to a broad range of substrates. 3M™ VHB™ Tape is a proven alternative to screws, rivets, welds and other forms of mechanical fasteners. Skyscrapers, cell phones, electronic highway signs, refrigerators, architectural windows and more all rely on this specialty bonding tape for one or more steps in the assembly, mounting, fastening and sealing process. This trusted and reliable tape offers a consistent bond, outstanding durability and excellent solvent and moisture resistance. 3M stands by all of its products and is there to provide you with design guidance and technical support when you need it.

Proven Reliability from 3M™ VHB™ Tapes

3M™ VHB™ Tape offers a durable bond in a way that mechanical fasteners can't. This tape enhances the appearance of finished goods by eliminating rivets and screws while providing immediate handling strength. In most cases, fastening with 3M™ VHB™ Tape is a quicker process than drilling, fastening, or using liquid adhesive. This versatile line of tapes can be used indoors or outdoors in a variety of applications, including window, door and sign assembly, electronics, construction and countless other industrial applications. Chemically resistant as well as UV and temperature stable, 3M™ VHB™ Tape can withstand the heat of Dubai to the cold of Canada. The unique acrylic chemistry is extremely durable and resistant to change over time, making this a long-lasting and powerful tape you can trust.

Bringing Better Ideas to the Surface through Science and Innovation

The 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division applies the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, these technologies help customers like you deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.

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