Acrylic Foam Tape
Acrylic Foam Tape
Acrylic foam tape is a high performance double sided tape with a conformable acrylic foam core. It forms a durable, load bearing bond that distributes stress evenly across the joint.
The acrylic core resists temperature changes, moisture, and weathering, and bonds dissimilar materials such as metal, glass, and many plastics. This allows it to replace screws and rivets in many assemblies.
Acrylic foam tape is used in automotive, signage, and architectural assembly. It suits permanent mounting where a clean, fastener free bond improves strength and appearance.
- Double sided tape with a conformable acrylic foam core
- Forms a durable, load bearing structural bond
- Distributes stress evenly across the bond line
- Bonds metal, glass, and many plastics
- Resists temperature changes, moisture, and weathering
- Ideal for permanent mounting of panels, trims, and emblems
- Replaces screws and rivets in many assemblies
- Used in automotive, signage, and architectural assembly
Description
What is Acrylic Foam Tape
Acrylic foam tape is a high-performance double-sided tape with a closed-cell acrylic foam core and acrylic adhesive on both sides. It provides structural bonding strength comparable to rivets and screws, absorbs vibration, seals against moisture, and resists UV and weather exposure. Acrylic foam tape permanently bonds metals, glass, plastics, and composites without drilling or mechanical fasteners.
Adhesive Specialities manufactures acrylic foam tape for structural bonding applications in automotive, construction, signage, and general manufacturing. Our acrylic foam tapes provide high bond strength, long-term outdoor durability, and vibration dampening for demanding industrial applications.
Key Properties
| Property | Performance |
|---|---|
| Bond Strength | Very High (replaces mechanical fasteners) |
| Temperature Range | -40 to 150°C |
| UV Resistance | Excellent (outdoor rated) |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent (rain, humidity, freeze-thaw) |
| Vibration Dampening | Yes (acrylic foam core) |
| Gap Filling | Yes (0.4 to 2.3mm thickness) |
| Foam Type | Closed-cell acrylic |
| Adhesive | Pure acrylic (both sides) |
| Bond Strength Build | 24–72 hours for full strength |
Applications
Automotive Exterior
Acrylic foam tape bonds emblems, trim, side moldings, mirrors, and spoilers to vehicle body panels. It absorbs road vibration and thermal expansion while maintaining a permanent bond in all weather conditions.
Signage and Cladding
Building signs, ACPs (aluminium composite panels), and metal letters are mounted using acrylic foam tape. It eliminates visible fastener holes and distributes wind loads evenly across the bonded surface.
Construction Curtain Wall
Curtain wall and facade systems use acrylic foam tape to bond glass, metal, and composite panels. The tape seals against weather while providing structural support.
General Panel Mounting
Nameplates, access panels, decorative trim, and equipment housings are bonded using acrylic foam tape wherever clean, strong, permanent mounting is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is acrylic foam tape?
Acrylic foam tape achieves peel adhesion values of 25+ N/25mm and dynamic shear strength sufficient to replace rivets and screws in many applications. Full bond strength develops over 24–72 hours as the adhesive wets the substrate.
Can acrylic foam tape be used outdoors?
Yes. Acrylic foam tape is specifically designed for permanent outdoor use. It resists UV radiation, rain, humidity, freeze-thaw cycling, and temperature extremes from -40 to 150°C.
What surfaces does acrylic foam tape bond to?
Acrylic foam tape bonds to metals (steel, aluminium), glass, painted surfaces, plastics (ABS, polycarbonate), and composites. Low-energy surfaces like polyethylene may require surface treatment or primer.
