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AFTC 5326 General Purpose Tape

Functional Equivalent to 3M RP16

Availability:
IN STOCK
MATERIAL/SUBSTRATE:
Coated Acrylic Foam
CORE:
Conformable Acrylic Foam
LINER:
Red PE Liner
DENSITY:
52 lb/ft3
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:
-40°F
SHORT-TERM TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:
320°F
LONG-TERM TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:
212°F
90° PEEL ADHESION [ASTM D3330]:
18 lb/in
DYNAMIC SHEAR STRENGTH [ASTM D1002]:
102 lb/in2
TENSILE STRENGTH [ASTM D897]:
97 lb/in2
STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 72°F:
1,000 grams
STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 150°F:
500 grams
STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 200°F:
500 grams
CELL STRUCTURE:
Closed Cell
SOLVENT RESISTANCE:
Excellent
UV RESISTANCE:
Excellent
WATER RESISTANCE:
Excellent

Product Overview

AFTC 5326 General Purpose Tape — Technical Overview & FAQs

Product Overview

AFTC 5326 General Purpose Tape is a high-bond acrylic foam tape engineered for durable, long-term adhesion across a wide variety of industrial, automotive, construction, and manufacturing applications.
Its viscoelastic acrylic foam core delivers strong, flexible bonding performance while distributing stress and absorbing impact and vibration. This makes the 5326 ideal for permanent bonding of metals, plastics, composites, and painted surfaces—often replacing mechanical fasteners such as screws, rivets, liquid adhesives, or welds.

The 5326 series offers excellent shear strength, peel resistance, and consistent bonding performance in both indoor and outdoor environments, even under variable temperature and weather conditions.

Applications

General-purpose bonding in industrial manufacturing
Automotive trim, interior components, and accessory mounting
Signage, display assembly, and nameplate installation
Appliance and HVAC assembly
Bonding of dissimilar materials including metal, plastic, and composites
Replacement for rivets, mechanical fasteners, and liquid adhesives

Key Properties

Material Type: Double-sided high-bond acrylic foam tape
Bond Strength: Excellent adhesion to metals, plastics, and painted substrates
Core Technology: Viscoelastic acrylic foam for stress distribution and vibration damping
Durability: Long-term structural bonding performance
Temperature Resistance: Stable adhesion across wide temperature ranges
Environmental Resistance: UV-resistant, moisture-resistant, solvent-resistant
Shear Strength: High shear performance for dynamic or static loads
Indoor/Outdoor Use: Suitable for both environments

Available Formats: Rolls, spools, custom die-cut parts, various widths and lengths

FAQs

What is AFTC 5326 General Purpose Tape used for?

It is used for general industrial bonding, including metals, plastics, composites, and painted surfaces, commonly replacing screws, rivets, and other fasteners.

Does AFTC 5326 bond well to plastics?

Yes — it bonds strongly to most plastics, including many medium- and high-surface-energy substrates. Some low-surface-energy plastics may require a primer.

Can AFTC 5326 be used outdoors?

Absolutely. It is engineered to resist UV light, moisture, heat, and temperature cycling, making it suitable for long-term outdoor use.

How strong is the bond?

The tape provides high shear strength, outstanding long-term durability, and excellent peel resistance, even under demanding mechanical conditions.

Can the tape be die-cut into custom shapes?

Yes — H-O Products supplies precision die-cut AFTC 5326 components for OEM manufacturing, assemblies, and automated production lines.

Contact H-O Products today for AFTC 5326 General Purpose Tape in rolls, custom die-cut formats, or engineering support for bonding applications - contact us.