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AFTC 5332 Plastics Tape

Functional Equivalent to 3M 4932

MATERIAL/SUBSTRATE:
Coated Acrylic Foam
CORE:
Acrylic Adhesive Foam Core
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]:
20 lb/in
DYNAMIC SHEAR STRENGTH [ASTM D1002]:
101 lb/in2
TENSILE STRENGTH [ASTM D897]:
107 lb/in2
STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 72°F [ASTM D3654]:
1,500 grams
STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 150°F [ASTM D3654]:
500 grams
CELL STRUCTURE:
Closed Cell
SOLVENT RESISTANCE:
Excellent
UV RESISTANCE:
Excellent

Product Overview

AFTC 5332 Plastic Tape — Technical Overview & FAQs

Product Overview

AFTC 5332 Plastic Tape is a high-performance acrylic foam bonding tape designed specifically for plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal bonding applications.
Its plastic-optimized acrylic adhesive system delivers superior wet-out and adhesion on a wide range of polymer surfaces — even those that are challenging for standard high-bond tapes.

The viscoelastic acrylic foam core absorbs vibration, distributes dynamic stress, and provides long-term structural reliability. AFTC 5332 Plastic Tape is an ideal replacement for rivets, screws, clips, and liquid adhesives, especially in assemblies that demand clean aesthetics and fast installation.

Engineered for both indoor and outdoor use, AFTC 5332 is widely used in automotive interiors, electronics housings, appliances, signage, and engineered plastic assemblies.

Applications

Plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal bonding
Consumer electronics casings and device housings
Automotive interior trim, bezels, and decorative components
HVAC and appliance plastic assembly
Signage, displays, letters, and mounting systems
Lightweight composite and polymer panel bonding
OEM manufacturing requiring clean, permanent bonding

Key Properties

Material Type: Acrylic foam tape designed for bonding plastic substrates
Adhesive System: Plastic-optimized acrylic adhesive for strong wet-out
Foam Core: Viscoelastic acrylic foam for stress distribution and gap filling
Adhesion Strength: Excellent on ABS, PVC, acrylic, PC, and painted plastics
Peel Strength: High peel resistance for permanent installations
Shear Strength: Strong structural load resistance
Temperature Resistance: Reliable through wide temperature cycling
Environmental Durability: Resists UV, moisture, solvents, and chemicals
Flexibility: Ideal for curved, textured, or vibration-exposed surfaces

Convertibility: Perfect for precision die-cutting for OEM plastic assemblies

FAQs

What is AFTC 5332 Plastic Tape used for?

AFTC 5332 is used for plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal bonding in electronics, appliances, automotive interiors, signage, and composite assemblies.

How is AFTC 5332 different from general-purpose acrylic foam tapes?

AFTC 5332 has a plastic-optimized adhesive that provides improved wet-out and stronger adhesion to polymers such as ABS, acrylic, PVC, and polycarbonate — outperforming general-purpose UHB tapes.

Does AFTC 5332 bond to low-surface-energy plastics?

Yes. While not an LSE-specific tape, AFTC 5332 bonds very well to most mid-range and high-surface-energy plastics, including coated or painted polymers, without the need for primers in many cases.

Is AFTC 5332 suitable for outdoor or high-stress environments?

Yes. AFTC 5332 offers excellent resistance to:

UV exposure
Humidity and moisture
Solvents and chemicals
Temperature cycling
Vibration and dynamic stress

Can AFTC 5332 Plastic Tape be supplied in die-cut parts?

Yes. H-O Products offers custom die-cut AFTC 5332 components for OEM and automated assembly applications.

Contact H-O Products today to order AFTC 5332 Plastic Tape in rolls, logs, or custom die-cut formats — or request engineering guidance to select the best tape for your plastic bonding application - contact us.