3M™ Hybrid Structural Tape HST-030

3M™ Hybrid Structural Tape allows you to design without limits. Aesthetics and design flexibility of tape, neater and cleaner bond line profile – 300 μm thickness. Use 3M™ Hybrid Structural Tape instead of liquid, mechanical, or structural adhesives. Perfect for High & Medium Surface Energy products, like: Metals, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, ABS, Polycarbonate and glass.

Structural strength with PSA convenience 3M™ Hybrid Structural Tape combines with 3M™ Hybrid Structural Tape Activator to form a complete system that provides design freedom by putting structural strength into small areas suitable for taping. This multi-layer adhesive tape for thin bonding is just 300 microns thick and provides structural strength when bonded to most medium to high surface energy substrates yet retains its stretch and flexibility after curing. The tape itself is a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA), so it can be applied in clean bond lines with no mixing; the tape can also be handled safely with no PPE and any excess discarded into general disposal. Because the activator (sold separately) is simply wiped on the substrate, there is no need for UV or heating equipment to trigger the curing process. These convenient features mean the tape can reduce process/assembly time while providing instant green strength to move to the next production step. 3M™ Hybrid Structural Tape provides the strongest bond when 3M™ Hybrid Structural Tape Activator is applied to both substrates, but significant strength is also achieved by using the activator on only one substrate. To make a bond, simply apply the solvent-based activator to the substrates and allow it to flash, then apply the tape. The tape will begin curing on contact with the activator, which is able to trigger the cure reaction in the tape for up to 4-6 hours after application to the substrate. The tape forms a strong bond with immediate handling strength, then reaches shear strength of 1 MPa in 15 minutes and full strength in 72 hours. The tape and activator can be stored at room temperature and are stable for standard shipping. The tape has a liner and can be converted to specific shapes and sizes for manual or machine application.