Adcobond AT-5 is a very high-bonding-strength acrylic tape with a foam core designed for superior bonding between various substrates. It features a uniform, high-tack, acrylic adhesive on both surfaces and effectively bonds to clean, dry, oil-free substrates. It's a pressure-sensitive tape suitable for a wide range of applications.

Product Type: Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Tape

Application Area: Appliances, Automotive Trims, Fasteners, Furniture, Mechanical Welds, Signage, Window Muntin Bar

Features: Brittle Resistant, Excellent Moisture Resistance, Flexible, Good Bonding Strength, Good Moldability, Good Thermal Stability, Good Weather Stability, Hardening Resistant, High Compressibility, Shock Resistant, Tacky, Vibration Damping, Vibration Resistance, Waterproofing

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Highlights

AT-5 offers numerous advantages including increased compressibility, a waterproof bond, ease of application, and the ability to withstand thermal movement.

  • Pressure sensitive bonding
  • Compressible with foamed core
  • Moisture resistant
  • Excellent weathering properties
  • Maintains adhesion at sub-zero temperatures
  • Hardening or brittle resistant with age
  • Flexible – conforms to intricate shapes

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Typical Applications
  • Automotive trim attachment
  • Signs
  • Graphics
  • Window muntin bar attachment
  • Furniture
  • Appliances
  • Many other manufacturing and construction applications to replace mechanical fasteners and welds
General Application Instructions
  1. Substrate Evaluation: Acrylic adhesive is suitable for bonding a variety of substrates, including many plastic composites, sealed wood, and metals. Low surface energy materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, silicones and PTFE can be difficult to bond to. Thorough evaluation is recommended when bonding to any questionable surface. An adhesion promoter (primer) for use with pressure sensitive acrylic adhesives may be necessary to facilitate proper bonding, and is available from H.B. Fuller.
  2. Preparation of Substrate: The substrate to be bonded should be cleaned with an appropriate solvent, preferably isopropanol (IPA). The acrylic adhesive backed part should be applied within 15 minutes of cleaning. To ensure removal of all contaminants without leaving any residue, use a clean, lint-free wiping cloth or disposable wipe. Never use recycled rags. Other solvents such as hexane, heptane, or methanol may be suitable for cleaning various substrates after thorough evaluation. The substrate must be completely dry through evaporation of the solvent with radiant heat, hot air dryers, or with time before bonding acrylic adhesive backed parts.
  3. Adhesive Promoter Application-If necessary: Apply the AP-1 Adhesion Promoter to the substrate(s) either with a lint-free applicator or foam brush. Apply the Adhesion Promoter in a “wet” laydown thickness range of 1-8 mils. Allow the Adhesion Promoter to dry approximately 5 minutes. Don’t touch the Adhesion Promoter.
  4. Application of Adhesive Backed Part to the Substrate: Remove the protective release liner from the acrylic tape immediately prior to applying the part to be bonded, being careful not to contaminate the acrylic adhesive. Apply within 15 minutes after surface preparation. Apply the part to be bonded without entrapping air between the tape and the substrate with a recommended minimum application pressure of 15 pounds per inch of tape width to achieve adhesive to substrate contact and maximum bond.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thickness0.64 - 1.5mm-
Width6 - 457mm-
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength960.0MPaASTM D412 Die C
Elongation900.0%ASTM D412 Die C
Dynamic Shear415.0kPaASTM D3163
Static Shear (at 74°F,1000g, 1 in², 100hrs)Pass-WSB-M3G138-B
Static Shear (at 158°F,1000g, 1 in², 100hrs)Pass-WSB-M3G138-B
Adhesion (90° Peel)4.0N/mmASTM D3330
UV Resistance (2 weeks UV-A at 140°F Initial strength)min 90%-
Application Temperature Range10 - 38°C-
Service Temperature Range-34 to 93°C-

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

Store material in original unopened packaging at temperatures between 4°C to 38°C (40°F to 100°F). Shelf life is 24 months when stored as recommended.