3M bond aluminum flooring to aluminum supports commercial refrig User Manual
Key Application Requirements
High initial and ultimate bond strength, easy to apply, temperature resistant,
aesthetically pleasing (smooth look), ability to damp
vibrations.
aesthetically pleasing (smooth look), ability to damp
vibrations.
Product Replaced
A slow curing liquid adhesive system that required extra time for cleanup;
mechanical fasteners.
mechanical fasteners.
Benefits/Advantages To Customer
Easy to use/apply: 3M
™
VHB
™
Tape is applied to the cleaned surface of the
floor supports and firmly pressed in place. The liner is removed and the floor
panels are pressed onto the taped supports.
panels are pressed onto the taped supports.
Aesthetically pleasing: The VHB tape system of attachment provides a clean,
smooth finish to the floor assembly. Metal corrosion concerns are eliminated.
smooth finish to the floor assembly. Metal corrosion concerns are eliminated.
Long-lasting: Specially formulated adhesive and tape construction provides a
strong, lasting bond between the supports and the flooring.
strong, lasting bond between the supports and the flooring.
Helps damp vibration: The viscoelastic properties of the foam core help damp
vibration between the floor panels and the supports during operation of the
unit.
vibration between the floor panels and the supports during operation of the
unit.
Withstands environmental conditions: VHB tape withstands the humidity and
operating temperatures of the walk-in cooler.
operating temperatures of the walk-in cooler.
Application Profile
Market: Metal Fabrication
Application Description: Bond aluminum flooring to aluminum supports
for commercial refrigeration equipment housing
Application Description: Bond aluminum flooring to aluminum supports
for commercial refrigeration equipment housing
PRODUCT
3M
™
VHB
™
Tape 4941
3M Industrial Business
Aluminum Floor Panel
3M
™
VHB
™
Tape 4941
Floor Supports