Advanced aluminum foil vibration damping tape with viscoelastic adhesive for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Controls resonant vibrations across wide temperature range with peak performance 32°F-140°F. Flame retardant and UV resistant.
3M™ Damping Foil 2552 is a premium aluminum foil-backed anti-vibration tape engineered to reduce structure-borne noise and fatigue in metal and composite panels and support structures. This advanced product features a dead soft aluminum foil constraining layer combined with a pressure-sensitive, viscoelastic acrylic polymer adhesive that converts vibrational energy into negligible heat for effective dissipation. The tape operates effectively across a broad temperature spectrum from -25°F/-32°C to 175°F/80°C, with peak damping performance occurring between 32°F/0°C and 140°F/60°C.
Designed for industrial and occupational use, this damping foil achieves effective vibration control with as little as 20% surface coverage, making it economical for large-scale applications. The viscoelastic acrylic polymer adhesive ensures excellent adhesion to metal surfaces while maintaining long-term durability. The product is linered for die-cutting applications, providing manufacturers with flexibility in customizing the tape to specific panel geometries and requirements.
The tape demonstrates exceptional resistance to environmental degradation, withstanding exposure to weathering, moisture, and UV radiation without performance degradation. It meets stringent aerospace flame retardancy requirements including F.A.R. 25.853(a) and can pass ASTM E-162 and ASTM-E 662 flammability and smoke generation standards. With applications spanning aerospace, automotive, appliance, and general industrial sectors, the 3M Damping Foil 2552 provides reliable noise and vibration mitigation for critical manufacturing environments.
Key Features
- Dead soft aluminum foil constraining layer for superior vibration damping in panels and support structures
- Viscoelastic acrylic polymer adhesive converts vibrational energy to negligible heat for effective dissipation
- Operating temperature range -25°F to 175°F with peak damping between 32°F and 140°F
- Achieves effective vibration control with as little as 20% surface coverage for cost efficiency
- Meets F.A.R. 25.853(a) flame retardancy and ASTM E-162 and E-662 flammability standards
- Resistant to weathering, moisture, UV degradation, and environmental exposure
- Linered construction enables die-cutting for custom panel applications
- Single-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive ensures excellent metal substrate adhesion
- Long-aging tape formulation designed for extended service life in demanding environments
- Suitable for aerospace, automotive, appliance, and general industrial vibration control applications
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Number | 2552 |
| UPC | 50021200447414 |
| Backing Material | Aluminum Foil |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 10 mil |
| Backing Thickness (Metric) | 0.25 mm |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 23.5 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 596.9 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.91 m |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 15 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.38 mm |
| Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 5 mil |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 2016 oz/in |
| Tensile Strength (Metric) | 220.7 N/100mm |
| Elongation at Break | 12% |
| Adhesive Type | Pressure-sensitive Viscoelastic Acrylic Polymer |
| Primary Liner | Polycoated Paper |
| Number of Adhesive Sides | Single-sided |
| Product Color | Silver |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -25°F |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -32°C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 175°F |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 80°C |
| Peak Damping Temperature Range (Fahrenheit) | 32°F to 140°F |
| Peak Damping Temperature Range (Celsius) | 0°C to 60°C |
| Flame Retardant | Yes |
| Flame Retardancy Standards | F.A.R. 25.853(a) |
| Flammability Standards | ASTM E-162, ASTM E-662 |
| Application | Vibration Damping |
| Substrate | Metal |
| Units per Case | 1.0 Roll |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Minimum Coverage for Effectiveness | 20% surface coverage |
| Environmental Resistance | Weathering, Moisture, and UV resistant |
| Die-cutting Capability | Linered for die-cutting applications |
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