Product Name
Bron BT-120RC Clear High Bond Strength Tape – 20 mil UV Resistant Temperature Resistant Weather Resistant
Brief Description
Bron BT-120RC is a 20 mil clear, double-sided, high bond strength tape, often categorized as a Very High Bond (VHB) tape. It is engineered for long-term permanent bonding applications, suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. This acrylic adhesive tape offers a powerful initial tack and progressively builds strength over time, providing robust resistance to UV radiation, extreme temperatures, and harsh weather conditions.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Permanent bonding and attachment applications- Automotive bonding, including attaching exterior trim, body side moldings, badges, emblems, and interior components- Construction bonding, joining architectural components, and weather sealing- Mounting signs, banners, and displays, as well as attaching lettering and structural signage components- Bonding electronic components, display screens, touch panels, and housing parts- Aircraft assembly for bonding structural components, interior fittings, and exterior elements- Attaching control panels, handles, and other parts in household appliances- Metal bonding, such as joining metal sheets or bonding metal parts in various assemblies- Stiffener to panel bonding and panel to frame attachment- Decorative trim mounting- Joining dissimilar substrates- LED mounting and installation
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/ Building Services- Automotive Service/Repair- Transportation/ Specialty Vehicle- General Manufacturing- Metal Fabrication- Sign & Display- LED/Electronics- Aerospace/Defense- Furniture- Cladding (e.g., curtain wall systems, glass assemblies)- Appliances- Plastic Fabrication
Special and Unique Features
- Double-sided adhesive for versatile bonding- Clear appearance for invisible bonding, enhancing aesthetics- High bond strength, often comparable to Very High Bond (VHB) tapes- Powerful initial tack with acrylic adhesive that builds strength over time for a permanent bond- UV resistant, preventing breakdown from ultraviolet light and ensuring longevity in outdoor exposure- Temperature resistant, performing well across a wide range of temperatures- Weather resistant, withstanding moisture, water, air, and harsh outdoor conditions- Durable and offers strong holding power- Serves as an effective alternative to traditional mechanical fasteners (screws, rivets, bolts, welds)- Allows for thermal expansion and conforms to irregular surfaces- Buffers dissimilar materials and remains flexible over time- Absorbs impacts and vibrations, contributing to longer service life for components- Provides even bonding, eliminating weak stress points and covering the full surface area- Prevents tension spots and won't loosen over time- Offers corrosion resistance when bonding dissimilar metals
Key Properties
- **Thickness:** 20 mil- **Color:** Clear- **Adhesive Type:** Acrylic- **Bonding:** Double-sided, high bond strength, long-term permanent- **Resistance:** UV resistant, temperature resistant, weather resistant, moisture resistant, chemical resistant- **Performance:** High initial tack, strength builds over 72 hours, high tensile strength, viscoelasticity, vibration damping- **Durability:** Designed for demanding applications and reliable performance
Surface Compatibility
- Metals- Plastics (including low surface energy plastics)- Glass- Composites- Painted surfaces- Powder-coated surfaces- EPDM- Some sealed woods
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other high bond tapes or VHB (Very High Bond) tapes (e.g., 3M™ VHB™ Tape)- Mechanical fasteners such as screws, rivets, bolts, and welds- Liquid adhesives
Comparison Note
Bron BT-120RC tape provides a powerful, permanent, and often invisible bonding solution that offers distinct advantages over traditional mechanical fasteners. It eliminates issues such as added weight, complex installation processes, potential material deformation, and loosening due to vibration or thermal cycling. Furthermore, it enhances product aesthetics by removing visible fasteners and offers benefits like vibration damping, stress distribution, and corrosion resistance when joining dissimilar materials.
