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AFTC 5330 Direct Foam Tape

Functional Equivalent to 3M 4930, 4618

MATERIAL/SUBSTRATE:
Uncoated Acrylic Foam
CORE:
Acrylic Adhesive Foam Core
LINER:
Red PE Liner
DENSITY:
56 lb/ft3
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:
-40°F
SHORT-TERM TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:
374°F
LONG-TERM TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:
248°F
90° PEEL ADHESION [ASTM D3330]:
18 lb/in
DYNAMIC SHEAR STRENGTH [ASTM D1002]:
92 lb/in2
TENSILE STRENGTH [ASTM D897]:
107 lb/in2
STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 72°F [ASTM D3654]:
1,000 grams
STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 150°F [ASTM D3654]:
500 grams
STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 200°F [ASTM D3654]:
500 grams
CELL STRUCTURE:
Closed Cell
SOLVENT RESISTANCE:
Excellent
UV RESISTANCE:
Excellent

Product Overview

AFTC 5330 Direct Foam Tape — Technical Overview & FAQs

Product Overview

AFTC 5330 Direct Foam Tape is a high-strength, direct-foamed acrylic bonding tape engineered for plastic-to-plastic, plastic-to-metal, and composite assemblies.
Made using true direct-foam acrylic technology—not laminated foam—AFTC 5330 offers superior internal strength, enhanced wet-out, and excellent conformability across flat, curved, textured, or uneven surfaces.

The tape uses a high-tack, polymer-optimized acrylic adhesive system that bonds exceptionally well to engineered plastics including ABS, PVC, acrylic (PMMA), and polycarbonate, as well as coated and painted surfaces.

AFTC 5330 Direct Foam Tape is widely used in automotive interiors, electronics housings, HVAC plastics, signage, displays, appliances, and OEM production lines, where reliable long-term adhesion is essential.

Applications

Plastic-to-plastic bonding in consumer electronics and device housings
Automotive interior trim, bezels, and decorative plastic assemblies
HVAC and appliance polymer component mounting
Acrylic panels, signage, graphic displays, and POP assemblies
Composite-to-plastic joining in lightweight structures
OEM manufacturing needing high-performance bonding on polymers

Key Properties

Material Type: Direct-foamed acrylic foam adhesive tape
Adhesive System: High-tack acrylic adhesive engineered for plastics
Core Structure: Integrated acrylic direct-foam core (no lamination)
Adhesion Strength: Strong adhesion to ABS, PMMA, PC, PVC, and coated plastics
Peel Strength: High peel strength suitable for permanent installations
Shear Strength: Suitable for structural and semi-structural bonding loads
Conformability: Excellent on textured, curved, and uneven plastic surfaces
Durability: Resistant to UV, chemicals, solvents, and outdoor exposure
Thermal Stability: Maintains bond strength across temperature cycling
Convertibility: Ideal for die-cutting and automated OEM assembly

FAQs

What is AFTC 5330 Direct Foam Tape used for?

AFTC 5330 is used for bonding plastics, composites, and coated materials in automotive interiors, electronics housings, appliances, HVAC systems, signage, and OEM manufacturing.

How is AFTC 5330 Direct Foam different from standard acrylic foam tapes?

AFTC 5330 is direct-foamed, meaning:

Higher cohesive strength
Better stress absorption
Superior vibration damping
Enhanced bonding to textured or uneven surfaces
No failure-prone lamination layer

Which plastics does AFTC 5330 bond most effectively?

It bonds exceptionally well to:

ABS
Acrylic (PMMA)
Polycarbonate (PC)
PVC
Painted plastics
Powder-coated or coated surfaces
Composite substrates

Is AFTC 5330 suitable for outdoor applications?

Yes. The tape provides long-term resistance to:

UV radiation
Moisture and humidity
Temperature cycling
Environmental chemicals
Vibration and impact

Can AFTC 5330 be supplied as custom die-cut parts?

Yes. H-O Products offers precision die-cut AFTC 5330 components for automated OEM assembly, ensuring clean, consistent, and repeatable bonding performance.

Contact H-O Products today to order AFTC 5330 Direct Foam Tape in rolls, logs, or custom die-cut formats — or request engineer-level support to optimize your polymer or composite bonding project - contact us.