There Are Huge Benefits Using Hi-Bond Double Sided Tape On Signs For Installation. See What Very High Bond (VHB) Double Sided Tapes & Best Practices Are Recomended For Instalation On A Range Of Different Types & Styles Of Signs.
Tips to remember for any signs being installed with 3M VHB Tapes;
- - Every Kilogram of weight being held with VHB Tape requires approximately 55 square cm of tape. The easy way to have the correct amount of tape, is to have the the equivalent of 24cm (centimetres) length by 24mm width of tape applied.
- - Ideal application temperature to apply tape to install signs is 21c - 38c
- - Before tape application, both surfaces must be clean, free of oil, dirt, grease, dust & grime.
- - When applying tape, full surface contact must be made with both surfaces to ensure maximum adhesion
"Go To" VHB Double Sided (d/s) Tapes for Sign Installations that cover all bases;
- - 3M 4941 VHB Tape - Grey - 1.1mm thick - all round high bond tape, suits most applications.
- - 3M 4991 VHB Tape - Grey - 2.3mm thick - for bigger signs, composite panels, especially where thermal expansion may occour.
- - 3M 4910 VHB Tape - Clear - 1mm thick - ideal for glass, clear letters, any sign applications where a clear double sided high bond tape is required.
- - 3M 468 - Adhesive Transfer Tape - Clear - .13mm thick - for use on mounting letters & lasercutting
- - We also have a full range of High Bond Double Sided Tapes in various colours, Black, White, Grey, Clear, & various tape thickness's including .4mm, .5mm, .8mm, 1.1mm, 1.6mm, 2.3mm
Below is a list of differents styles of signs;- Post & Panel Signs,Mounted Letter Signs, Light Box Signs,Box Signs, Sign Pylons, Facia Signs & Shop Signs, with the benefits of using high bond double sided tapes for their installation.
Post and Panel Signs - Benefits • Smooth sign face, free from distortion and spot weld marks • Avoids stress points • Flexible bonding allows for joining of dissimilar materials • Assembly of large signs is made easier with VHB Tape
Considerations • Temperature and weather conditions • Is edibility required
Mounted Letters - Benefits • Ensures ush vandal resistant nish • Invisible xing and minimal surface damage • Structural strength achievable on small areas
Considerations • Substrates which you are bonding • Environment and location of signage • Required surface preparation • Is this a permanent attachment ?
Light Boxes - Benefits • Tapes seals and bonds in one operation • Allows for thermal expansion • Clean Attractive nish Considerations • Required Heat resistance • Clarity of bonding products required where transparent materials are used • Locations and weathering
Box Signs - Benefits • Flush and clean nish • Speed and simplicity of assembly
Considerations • Minimise galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals • Maintain rigidity and durability, particularly for external signage
Sign Pylons - Benefits • No deterioration of sign face; improved appearance • Allows for different rates of thermal expansion • Faster and quieter production • Bonds and seals in one step
Considerations • Surface preparation required • Thermal expansion rates
Facia’s - Benefits • Enhances Aesthetics • Performance of 3M VHB tapes increases the durability of the sign • Easy of application without mechanical attachment system
Considerations • Substrate you are attaching the signage to.
Shop Signs - Benefits • Invisible xing methods: No Mechanical fixing • High Strength and durability
Considerations • Design will affect the type of fastener used • Location of signage
For technical advice, custom sizes & bulk pricing of 3M Very High Bond - VHB Double Sided Tapes, please feel free to contact us.
We supply 3M VHB Tapes throughout Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane & right across Australia.
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