3M VHB Adhesive Transfer
Tapes with Adhesive 100MP
F9460PC F9469PC F9473PC
Technical Data April, 2013
Product Description 3M VHB Adhesive Transfer Tapes F9460PC, F9469PC and F9473PC utilize the
3M High Performance Acrylic Adhesive 100MP, which has excellent long term
holding power with much higher adhesion strength than typical pressure sensitive
adhesive systems. These 3M VHB Adhesive Transfer Tapes are transparent and
are ideal for use in many interior and exterior industrial applications to replace
rivets, spot welds, liquid adhesives, and other permanent fasteners.
3M VHB Adhesive Transfer Tapes
Construction
Products F9460PC F9469PC F9473PC
Information
Adhesive Thickness 0.002 in. 0.005 in. 0.010 in.
(0.05 mm) (0.13 mm) (0.26 mm)
Liner Material 58# polycoated Kraft
0.004 in. (0.10 mm)
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
Electrical and
typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
Thermal Properties
3M VHB Adhesive Transfer Tapes
Products
F9460PC F9469PC F9473PC
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Thermal Coefficient of Expansion 770 x 10 mm/mm/C
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Thermal Conductivity (ASTM C-177) 0.092 BTU-ft/ft Hr F (0.0016 Watts/cm C)
23C 125C 175C 23C 125C 175C 23C 125C 175C
Dielectric Strength
(Volts per ASTM D-149-97A) 1200 1000 1000 3000 2600 1900 5500 N/A N/A
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Insulation Resistance (ASTM D-1000) > 1 x 10 megaohms/in
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Density 0.04 lb/in (0.98 g/cm )
3M VHB Adhesive Transfer Tapes with Adhesive 100MP
F9460PC F9469PC F9473PC
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
Dynamic Mechanical
typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
Properties
For engineers who have to use adhesive properties for modeling and analysis purpose, we
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suggest a Youngs modulus of 4.5 x 10 kPA (measured at 23C & 1 Hz) and a Poissons
ratio of 0.499. For detailed adhesive modulus and damping properties, please refer to the
nomograph for 3M VHB Adhesive Transfer Tapes, which is available upon request
through our technical service group. The nomograph presents adhesive modulus and
damping properties as functions of temperature and frequency.
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or
Typical Physical
typical only, and should not be used for specification purposes.
Properties and
Performance
These 3M VHB Adhesive Transfer Tapes are made from the same adhesive
Characteristics
system and are thermoplastic in nature, becoming softer as temperature increases and
firmer as temperature decreases. As the adhesive becomes firmer, the adhesion
performance generally increases. At low temperatures (lower than -40F [-40C]), the
3M VHB Adhesive Transfer Tapes become very firm and glassy; the ability to
absorb impact energy is reduced. In contrast, adhesion strength reduces with
increasing temperatures. Typical adhesive strength properties at room temperatures are
shown below.
3M VHB Adhesive Transfer Tapes
Products F9460PC F9469PC F9473PC
Peel Adhesion to 7.0 lb./in. 8.0 lb./in. 9.0 lb./in.
Stainless Steel (120 N/10 cm) (140 N/10 cm) (160 N/10 cm)
(ASTM D3330)
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Normal Tensile to 100 lb./in. 100 lb./in. 100 lb./in.
Aluminum (T-Block) (690 kPA) (690 kPA) (690 kPA)
(ASTM D-897)
Static Shear or Will hold 1000 grams of loading with a time period of more than
Shear Holding Power 10,000 minutes at temperatures up to 300F (149C).
to Stainless Steel
(ASTM D-3654)
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Dynamic Shear to 80 lb./in. 80 lb./in. 80 lb./in.
Stainless Steel (550 kPa) (550 kPa) (550 kPa)
(ASTM D-1002)
Temperature Tolerance 500F (260C): 4-hour conditioning at the indicated temperature with
(Short Term) 100 g static load.
Temperature Tolerance 300F (149C): Maximum temperature where tape supports 250 g in
(Long Term) static shear for 10,000 minutes.
Solvent Resistance No apparent degradation when exposed to splash testing of many
(3 splash testing cycles: common solvents and fluids including gasoline, JP-4 fuel, mineral
20 seconds submersion, spirits, motor oil, ammonia cleaner, acetone and methyl ethyl ketone.
& 20 seconds air dry.)
UV Resistance Excellent UV resistance through outdoor weathering tests and weather-
O-meter tests.
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