Exceptional Strength: At least 2× higher tensile & overlap shear than standard VHB; similar strength to polyurethane adhesives — without curing steps.

Do More with Less: Achieve target strength with less bond area to enable lighter parts and cleaner aesthetics.

Immediate Handling: Pressure‑sensitive adhesive bonds on contact for faster builds and fewer fixtures.

Durability: Long‑term performance with proven stress relaxation.

Safer Workspace: No GHS08 health hazard classification for the tape.

Foam thicknesses: 0.6 mm, 1.1 mm, 1.6 mm, 2.3 mm

Foam core: Grey

Adhesion promoter packaging (EU metrics): ≈0.24 L (½ pint), ≈0.95 L (quart), ≈3.79 L (gallon)

Promoter required for optimal bond performance

OEM Equipment

Appliance

Building Components

HVAC

Bus & Specialty Vehicle

Box Trucks / Dry Vans

Auto Display

General Industrial

Cleaner Aesthetics: Invisible joints, no weld marks or fastener heads.

Stress Distribution: Tape spreads loads over a wider area to reduce stress risers common with spot fasteners.

Material Freedom: Use thinner, lighter, and dissimilar materials without galvanic corrosion.

Process Efficiency: No cure time, fewer process steps vs. structural liquids.

Field‑Proven: Up to 470 psi (≈3.24 MPa) OLS verified performance.

Application Engineering & DFM: Joint reviews to size bond areas, pick thickness, and define surface prep.

Rapid Prototyping: Sample die‑cuts and small runs to validate fit/function before scale‑up.

Production Converting: Precision die‑cut & kiss‑cut, multi‑layer laminations, liner changes, tabbing, and part nesting for low waste.

Assembly Aids: Pull‑tabs, positioning features, kits, and labeled sets for mistake‑proof installation.

Quality & Traceability: Documented processes, COCs where required, and stable supply programs across the EU.

Discover & Define — part drawings, loads, substrates, environment, cycle time targets.

Select & Specify — choose MAX thickness and confirm surface promoter usage.

Prototype — iterate on geometry (slots, radii, reliefs) for peel‑start and rework logic.

Validate — handling strength checks, OLS/tensile coupons (where appropriate), and pilot builds.

Scale — high‑yield die‑cutting, kits, and packaging tailored to your line.

Promoter is mandatory with the MAX Series; apply to each bonding surface and allow flash‑off per instructions.

Surface Prep: Clean, dry, dust‑free; abrade & re‑clean where needed.

Pressure: Use firm, uniform pressure (roller or platen) to wet‑out.

Dwell: Handling strength is immediate; bond continues to build over 72 h at room temperature.

Environment: Consult us for temperature, UV, and chemical exposure specifics for your application.

3M Select Converter partnership

EU‑wide supply & support

Application engineering support with samples

On‑site line trials available for qualifying programs

Clear lead times & logistics plans