VHB TM
GPH Series
Product Data Sheet
February 2017
Supersedes: August 2016
Product Description 3M™ VHB™ GPH Series, a general purpose, high temperature, grey
conformable double coated acrylic foam tape with a high initial tack and
a soft foam. Available in three different thicknesses with a 3M branded
red siliconised polyethylene film liner.
Key Features • Double coated acrylic foam tape
• 100 % closed cell acrylic foam
• High temperature performance (short term 230 °C)
• Good balance of high temperature and peel & shear performance
• High initial tack
• Soft foam enables stress relaxation & an easy application
• Good sealing properties
• For indoor and outdoor applications
Applications & • Its temperature performance enables bonding of materials in
Benefits applications with high operating temperatures such as prior to
processing in a powder coating line
• Capability to bond to a variety of substrates makes it a good fit for multi
material bonding - those substrates have a high or medium surface
energy including many metals (e.g. stainless steel) and plastics (e.g.
Polyamide, PMMA, ABS)
• For applications in metal working, signage, appliances and specialty
vehicle
Physical
GPH-060GF GPH-110GF GPH-160GF
Properties
Adhesive
Acrylic foam adhesive
Type
Thickness
acc. to 0.60 mm 1.10 mm 1.60 mm
ASTM D-3652
Foam
710 kg/m³
Density
Release
3M branded red siliconised polyethylene film
Liner
Tape
Grey
Colour
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Performance GPH-
Characteristics Type GPH-060GF GPH-110GF
160GF
90 ° Peel adhesion to
Stainless Steel 25 N/cm 37 N/cm 34 N/cm
acc. to ASTM D3330, 90° peel
angle @ RT, after 72h @ RT dwell
90 ° Peel adhesion to PA6
acc. to ASTM D3330, 90° peel 33 N/cm 48 N/cm 55 N/cm
angle @ RT, after 72h @ RT dwell
90 ° Peel adhesion to
ABS 21 N/cm 33 N/cm 32 N/cm
acc. to ASTM D3330, 90° peel
angle @ RT, after 72h @ RT dwell
90 ° Peel adhesion to
PMMA 21 N/cm 34 N/cm 37 N/cm
acc. to ASTM D3330, 90° peel
angle @ RT, after 72h @ RT dwell
Dynamic Shear 375
acc. to ASTM D1002 547 N/6.54 cm² 476 N/6.54 cm² N/6.54
on stainless steel, after 72h @ RT
dwell
cm²
Static Shear Strength
acc. to ASTM D3654, after 72h @ 23 °C - 1000 g
RT dwell (Weight held for 10.000
minutes to stainless steel, 3.32cm² 150 °C - 500 g
(0.5in²)
Normal Tensile (T-Block)
acc. to ASTM D897 470
to Aluminium @ RT, after 72h @ 410 N/6.54 cm² 439 N/6.54 cm² N/6.54
RT dwell, 6.45 cm², test speed 50 cm²
mm/min
Temperature Short term (minutes, hours): 230 °C
Performance Long term (days, weeks): 150 °C
Application Ideal application temperature range is 21 °C to 38 °C. Pressure
Temperature sensitive adhesives use viscous flow to achieve substrate contact
area.
To obtain good performance with all 3M™ VHB™ Tapes, it is
important to ensure that the surfaces are clean, dry and free of
condensed moisture.
Shelf Life 24 months from date of production when stored at 16 °C – 25 °C and
40-65 % relative humidity.
Performance of tapes is not projected to change even after shelf life
expires; however, 3M does suggest that 3M™ VHB™ Tapes are used
prior to the shelf life date whenever possible.
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Important Notice All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this
document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable.
However, many factors beyond 3M’s control can affect the use and
performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions
under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in
which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are uniquely
within the user’s knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the
3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for
the user’s method or application. All questions of liability relating to this product
are governed by the terms of the sale subject, where applicable, to the
prevailing law.
Values presented have been determined by standard test methods and are average values not to be used for
specification purposes. Our recommendations on the use of our products are based on tests believed to be
reliable but we would ask that you conduct your own tests to determine their suitability for your applications.
This is because 3M cannot accept any responsibility or liability direct or consequential for loss or damage caused
as a result of our recommendations.
3M and VHB are trademarks of the 3M Company
3M Belgium bvba/sprl
Hermeslaan 7
B-1831 Diegem
Tel: +32 02 722 53 06
3Mbonding.be@mmm.com
3M Nederland B.V.
Molengraaffsingel 29
2629 JD DELFT
Tel: +31 15 7822 361
3Mbonding.nl@mmm.com
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