There are numerous different kinds of 3M adhesive tapes that can be purchased today. All have been specifically designed and developed to ensure that they provide the user with reliable performance each type they are used in any particular situation. In fact you will soon find that there is a 3M adhesive tape available which will meet your particular requirements perfectly.



3M has now gained more than 50 years experience in relation to the development of all forms of adhesive technology and one of the most well recognized producers of adhesive tapes today. Whatever tape they produce they are designed for use in a number of different ways. Some are designed for helping to bond items together, other for masking and others to protect or shield. Then there are those which are used as a sealant, for damping or splicing and of course you have their more traditional tapes which adhere one thing to another.

In this article we are going to take a look at just some of the kinds of adhesive tapes that the company 3M have developed and which they now produce. Some of the tapes that they have are not only very adhesive, but can resist high temperatures and moisture or solvents.

1. VHB Tape - This is one that can be used for bonding metals, glass and plastic to each other and has proved to be very reliable. This tape eliminates you need to drill holes in order to join such items together so you will have no unsightly joints or fasteners that protrude. Given a much cleaner and professional looking finishing to the item.

2. Adhesive Transfer Tape - May also be known as double sided tape as both sides of it come with an adhesive surface, same as the VHB tape does. This however also comes with a liner on one side that helps to protect the exposed side of the tape from the elements and needs to be removed when ready to adhere two surfaces together. Ideal for use in bonding materials of a light weight nature, such as paper and plastic together.

3. Specialty Masking Tape - This 3M adhesive tape has been designed for use with circuit boards, also for use in photographic processes and when using a chemical bath. The tape is made up of components which ensure that it adheres to any surface that it may come into contact with and is not likely to be affected by any metals or chemicals that it comes into contact with also.

4. Metal Foil Tape - This adhesive tape from 3M comes either as aluminum, reinforced aluminum or lead backed. But although they do have metal on their surface they are still soft and very pliable and come with a silicone adhesive. It is this silicone adhesive which allows them to be used at extremely high temperatures and still not lose any of their adhesive qualities.

All the 3M adhesive tapes which we have mentioned in this article are extremely easy and quick to apply. However, in order for them to be truly effective the surface to which they are going to be adhered to needs to be thoroughly cleaned beforehand. Using a solution of water or cleaning product is perfect to help remove all dust and debris from the surface. Plus it is essential that before you apply the products that you ensure that the surface is completely dry.