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SKU 7000123712
Legacy SKU 70006213386
UPC 00021200305610
Catalog Number 4979F
Product Number 4979

3M VHB Tape 4979F is a double-sided tape comprised of a multi-purpose acrylic adhesive with a conformable, foam core backed on a 5 mil red printed polyethylene film liner, delivering a total thickness of 62 mil (1.6 mm) when applied. This tape provides an excellent balance of strength, conformability, and adhesion to high and medium surface energy materials, making it a smooth, seamless alternative to rivets, welds, and screws. These unique attributes equip 3M VHB Tape 4979F to take on many bonding and seal

  • FAST AND EASY-TO-USE: A permanent bonding method that provides immediate handling strength; no need to fixture or wait for a cure
  • SMOOTH AND SEAMLESS: With a thickness of 62 mil (1.6 mm), this tape is designed as an alternative to mechanical fasteners, such as rivets, welds, and screws, or liquid adhesives
  • BUILT TO PERFORM: Delivers excellent shear strength, conformability, and surface adhesion thanks to an acrylic foam core and multi-purpose adhesive
  • DURABLE: Offers excellent outdoor durability and performance, resisting both high and low temperatures, as well as moisture
  • MULTI-SURFACE: Intended to adhere to a variety of High Surface Energy (HSE) and Medium Surface Energy (MSE) substrates; these may include aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, acrylic, polycarbonate, and ABS
  • A VERSATILE OPTION: Commonly used in applications across a variety of markets, such as transportation, appliance, electronics, construction, sign and display, and general industrial
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Minimum Order 2 Rolls
Order Increment 2 Rolls
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Weight 4.94056 lb
Length 12.48031 in
Width 12.48031 in
Height 3.11024 in
Color Black

PRODUCT FAQ

  1. What kind of surface does the 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4979F work best on?

    The 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4979F works well with most surfaces, including metals, plastics and painted or sealed wood. To ensure the best adhesion for your specific application, please refer to our technical data sheet or contact one of our experts.

  2. How strong is this tape?

    The 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4979F has an excellent holding power that ensures it can withstand shock and vibration over time. When applied according to instructions, it provides a very durable bond strength that will last for years.

  3. Are there any special storage requirements for this product?

    The ideal storage temperature for the 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4979F is between room temperature (70°F/21°C) and about +40°F (+5°C). Avoid direct sunlight exposure. Store rolls in their original packaging until ready to use.

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

Our 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 substrates, including aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, composites, plastics, acrylic, polycarbonate, ABS and painted or sealed wood and concrete. Our bonding tapes provide excellent shear strength, conformability, surface adhesion and temperature resistance. They are commonly used in applications across a variety of markets including transportation, appliance, electronics, construction, sign and display and general industrial. Reliably bonds a variety of materials with strength and speed for permanent applications.

Recommended Applications
  • Decorative material and trim
  • Nameplates and logos
  • Electronic displays
  • Panel to frame
  • Stiffener to panel
Dream, Design, Deliver with the 4941 Family of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes

The 4941 family of 3M™ VHB™ Tapes utilizes multi-purpose acrylic adhesive on both sides of a conformable, foam core. The combination of strength, conformability and adhesion makes this family one of the most capable and well-rounded 3M™ VHB™ Tapes. It is specifically designed for good adhesion to metals, glass and other medium to high surface energy materials. Applications for this tape include stiffener bonding, sealing polycarbonate lens over LCD, windows to painted control panels and mounting vinyl wiring ducts and conduit channels.

An Unconventional Foam Tape

We invented 3M™ VHB™ Tapes 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. Our 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

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

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