Description

3M™ VHB™ Tape Max-160GF is a high-performance acrylic foam tape with a firm foam core and gray double-sided adhesive layer, designed to deliver exceptional strength, durability, and long-term performance across demanding industrial, architectural, and transportation applications. At 1.6 mm (0.062 in) thick, it provides 2–3 times the tensile and shear strength of traditional VHB™ tapes, enabling it to replace mechanical fasteners like rivets, screws, and welds.

Optimized for high and medium surface energy (HSE/MSE) materials, Max-160GF bonds effectively to metal, painted substrates, plastics, and glass, especially when used with 3M™ VHB™ Max Promoter. The tape ensures instant handling strength, and its robust acrylic adhesive maintains secure bonds even under thermal cycling, vibration, and environmental exposure.

The tape also helps create moisture-, dust-, and water-tight seals, contributing to clean, modern designs with hidden, virtually invisible bond lines.

Key Features and Benefits of 3M™ VHB™ Tape Max-160GF:

• High-strength bonding—2–3x tensile and shear strength vs. traditional VHB™
• Firm acrylic foam core—supports structural loads while damping vibration
• Pressure-sensitive adhesive—bonds on contact with instant handling strength
• Replaces rivets, welds, and screws—enables modern, clean design aesthetics
• Seals against moisture, dust, and debris
• Performs in extreme temperatures:
  
  • Short-term: 356°F (180°C)
  • Long-term: 250°F (121°C)
• UL 94 V-0 rated for flame resistance
• Gray 1.6 mm (0.062 in) tape with PE film liner

Common Applications:

• Architectural cladding and curtain wall panel bonding
• Sign mounting and exterior graphics
• Automotive trim, emblems, and lightweight panel bonding
• Industrial enclosures, doors, and access panels
• Bonding dissimilar materials in electronics and appliances

Technical Specs:

• Color: Gray
• Total Thickness: 1.6 mm (0.062 in)Peel Adhesion (Stainless Steel): 63 lb/in
• Tensile Strength: 250 psi
• Shear Strength: 345 psi
• Density: 830 kg/m³
• Application Temp. Min: 60°F (15°C)
• Shelf Life: 24 months
• Available Widths: 0.25 in to 48 in
• Standard Roll Length: 36 yd