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Description for 3M Single-Coated Vinyl Foam Tape 4516
A flexible, black, medium-density with a pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive on one side. It will adhere to a variety of substrates, including latex-painted wood, lacquered wood, enameled steel, glass, aluminum, stainless steel, acrylic, ABS, and PVC (non-plasticized).Chemical Resistance Acetone, Chemical Resistance: MEK Application Type Bond Material Form Tape: Foam tape Substrate Acrylic, Aluminum, Glass, ABS, PVC (non-plasticized), Enameled steel, Stainless steel, Latex-painted wood, Lacquered wood Industry Dust and moisture seal for computers, Dust and moisture seal for electronic equipment, Dust and moisture seal for transportation equipment, Dust and moisture seal for copiers Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Acrylic adhesive Cure Method Pressure sensitive Application Temperature (°F) 70 to 100 Color Black Single Sided Single-Coated Tape Width (mm) 3.000 to 44 Total Thickness (mm) 1.600 Liner Thickness (mm) 0.076 Silicone/Silicone Paper Liner Type: Silicone treated paper liner Aging Resistance Excellent Fungus Resistance Mildew resistance, Mold resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 66, 121 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -18 Other Resistance Seal out dust Compression Set (%) 15 Durability Durable Density (g/cm³) High, 0.400 Key Specifications Registered to ISO 9001 standards Tape Backing/Carrier Vinyl foam backing -
Technical Data for 3M Single-Coated Vinyl Foam Tape 4516
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance - Acetone
- Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - MEK
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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Material Form
- Tape : Foam Tape
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Substrate
- Glass
- Aluminum
- Steel - Enameled steel
- Acrylic (PMMA) - Acrylic
- ABS
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - PVC (non-plasticized)
- Wood - Latex-painted wood, Lacquered wood
- Stainless Steel
- Other - Variety of substrates
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Industry
- Transportation - Dust and moisture seal for transportation equipment
- Storage & Graphics - Dust and moisture seal for computers
- Electronics - Dust and moisture seal for electronic equipment, Dust and moisture seal for copiers
- Appliances - Dust and moisture seal for appliances
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Chemistry
- Acrylic - Acrylic adhesive
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Application Method
- Contact
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure sensitive
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Color
- Black
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Key Specifications
- International Organization for Standardization - Registered to ISO 9001 standards
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Tape Backing/Carrier
- Vinyl - Vinyl foam backing
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 70 to 100 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) Good quick stick Test Method Tensile Strength (psi) 130 (lb/in² ) Test Method Tape Properties
Single Sided Single-Coated Tape Width (mm) 3.000 to 44 Total Thickness (mm) 1.600 Liner Thickness (mm) 0.076 Material Resistance
Aging Resistance Excellent Fungus Resistance Mildew resistance, Mold resistance Test Method UV Resistance Excellent High Temperature Resistance (°C) 66, 121 Test Method Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -18 Test Method Moisture/Humidity Resistance Seal out moisture Other Resistance Seal out dust Conductivity
Dielectric Strength (V/mil) 140 Test Method Thermal Conductivity (W/m°K) 0.04 Test Method Surface Resistivity (O) 1e10 (ohms/sq), 2e11 (ohms/sq) Test Method Hardness
Compression Set (%) 15 Test Method Durability Durable Elongation (%) 200 Test Method Shore OO Hardness 55 Test Method Flexibility Remain flexible when exposed to elevated temperatures Other Properties
Density (g/cm³) High, 0.400 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details Storage: Store in the original cartons at 60-80°F (15-27°C) and 50% relative humidity. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 140 to 176 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 18 -
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Best Practices for 3M Single-Coated Vinyl Foam Tape 4516
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Surface Preparation
To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surface must be clean, dry, and well unified. Some typical surface cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol and heptane.
Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when handling solvents.
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Application
Bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact. Firm application pressure develops better adhesive contact and helps improve bond strength.
Ideal tape application temperature range is 70°F to 100°F (21°C to 38°C). Initial tape application to surfaces at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended because the adhesive becomes too firm to adhere readily. However, once properly applied, low temperature holding is generally satisfactory.
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Cure Time |
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Good quick stick |
Tensile Strength Test Methods
Tensile Strength | Test Method |
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130 (lb/in² ) | ASTM D-3574, Die "A" |
Low Temperature Resistance Test Methods
Low Temperature Resistance | Test Method |
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-18°C | Cold flex, No cracks. Tape slowly bent around a 1/4 in. diameter mandrel |
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
High Temperature Resistance | Test Method |
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66°C | Long Term (day, weeks) |
121°C | Short term temperature resistance |
Fungus Resistance Test Methods
Fungus Resistance | Test Method |
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Mildew resistance | No growth after 28 days, ASTM G21, Foam with adhesive |
Mold resistance | No growth after 28 days, ASTM G21, Foam with adhesive |
Dielectric Strength Test Methods
Dielectric Strength | Test Method |
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140 V/mil | ASTM D-149 |
Thermal Conductivity Test Methods
Thermal Conductivity | Test Method |
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0.04 W/m°K | ASTM C-518 |
Surface Resistivity Test Methods
Surface Resistivity | Test Method |
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1e10 (ohms/sq) | Non-adhesive side, ASTM D257 |
2e11 (ohms/sq) | Adhesive side, ASTM D257 |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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200 % | ASTM D-3574, Die “A” |
Shore OO Hardness Test Methods
Shore OO Hardness | Shore Hardness Test Method |
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55 | ASTM D-2240, Foam with adhesive |
Compression Set Test Methods
Compression Set | Test Method |
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15 % | ASTM D1667 |
Density Test Methods
Density | Test Method |
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High | |
0.400 g/cm³ | ASTM D-3574, Foam with adhesive |

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