Professional-grade double-sided VHB foam tape with 16 mil thickness, offering immediate handling strength and long-term durability. Perfect alternative to rivets, welds, and liquid adhesives for industrial bonding applications.
3M™ VHB™ Tape RP+040GP is a premium double-sided foam tape comprised of a multi-purpose modified acrylic adhesive with densified kraft paper liner. With a conformable foam core, it has a total thickness of 16 mil (0.4 mm) when applied. This tape offers an excellent balance of strength, viscoelasticity, conformability, and adhesion to high and medium surface energy metals and plastics. It is compatible with various materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, composites, plastics, acrylic, polycarbonate, and ABS.
The pressure-sensitive adhesive technology ensures water resistance and tight sealing for long-term durability. It can withstand temperatures up to 450°F (230°C) for short-term use (up to four hours) and up to 250°F (121°C) for long-term use. The tape provides immediate handling strength with no need to fixture or wait for a cure, making it ideal for high-speed production environments. The seamless joining and minimal surface preparation of this tape make it easy to use and result in smooth and aesthetically pleasing surfaces.
Designed as an alternative to mechanical fasteners such as rivets, welds, and screws, or liquid adhesives, 3M™ VHB™ Tape RP+040GP excels across a variety of markets including transportation, appliance, electronics, construction, signage, HVAC, maintenance and repair, and general industrial applications. The unique acrylic chemistry provides UV and chemical resistance that offers stable and dependable performance. Each case contains 18 rolls, each measuring 1/2 inch wide by 36 yards long, making it perfect for high-volume production needs.
Key Features
- Long-term durability with fast and easy-to-use all-acrylic bonding method providing immediate handling strength
- 16 mil thickness designed as alternative to mechanical fasteners, rivets, welds, and screws
- Paper liner construction offers easier release and dimensional stability for efficient converting
- Multi-surface applications adhering to high and medium surface energy metals and plastics with minimal preparation
- Vibration and fatigue resistant with viscoelastic acrylic foam providing energy absorbing and stress relaxing properties
- Temperature resistant up to 250°F (121°C) for long-term use and 450°F (230°C) for short-term use
- Excellent bonding and sealing with closed-cell acrylic chemistry proven to withstand extreme environments
- Allows use of thinner, lighter-weight, and dissimilar materials compared to rivets and welds
- Reliable and tough with excellent indoor and outdoor durability and performance
- Smooth and seamless joining with minimal surface preparation resulting in aesthetically pleasing surfaces
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Name | 3M VHB Tape RP+040GP |
| Part Number | RP+040GP |
| 3M Product Number | RP+040GP |
| 3M ID | 7100273412 |
| UPC Code | 00068060002310 |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.5 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 12.7 mm |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 16 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.4 mm |
| Core Size (Imperial) | 3 in |
| Core Size (Metric) | 76.2 mm |
| Liner Material | Densified Kraft Paper |
| Product Color | Gray |
| Adhesive Type | Modified Acrylic |
| Foam Type | Conformable |
| Brand | VHB |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 450°F |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 230°C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 50°F |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 10°C |
| Long-Term Temperature Resistance (Fahrenheit) | 250°F |
| Long-Term Temperature Resistance (Celsius) | 121°C |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Rolls Per Case | 18 Rolls |
| Compatible Materials | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Steel, Composites, Plastics, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS |
| Surface Energy Compatibility | High Surface Energy (HSE) and Medium Surface Energy (MSE) |
| Industries | Appliance, Consumer Goods, Converter Solutions, General Industrial, MRO, Metalworking, Signage, Transportation |
| Applications | Alternatives to Rivetting or Welding, Bonding Panels to Metal Frames, Metal Bonding, Mounting & Trim Attachment, Sealing, LCD Display Frame Attachment, Logo Bonding, Appliance Trim Attachment |
| Water Resistance | Yes - Pressure-sensitive adhesive technology ensures water resistance |
| UV Resistance | Yes - Unique acrylic chemistry provides UV resistance |
| Chemical Resistance | Yes - Proven to withstand extreme chemical environments |
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