Product Overview
AFTC 5343 Low Pressure Tape — Technical Overview & FAQs
Product Overview
AFTC 5343 Low Pressure Tape is a specialty acrylic foam bonding tape engineered for applications requiring high adhesion with minimal application force.
This low-pressure adhesive system is specifically formulated for bonding flexible plastics, thin-gauge materials, lightweight composites, fragile substrates, and assemblies that cannot withstand high compression during installation.
The tape features a soft, conformable viscoelastic acrylic foam core that wets out easily onto textured, curved, or uneven surfaces — even when only light pressure is applied.
AFTC 5343 Low Pressure Tape is ideal for bonding:
Plastic housings
Interior trim components
Signage and displays
Lightweight panels
Electronics enclosures
Polymer-to-metal assemblies
It replaces clips, screws, liquid adhesives, and mechanical fasteners in applications requiring clean aesthetics, vibration absorption, and long-term durability.
Applications
Low-pressure assembly environments
Electronics bezels, plastic housings, and device frames
Automotive interior components and flexible trim parts
Light-gauge composite bonding
Signage, POP displays, and graphic panels
Appliance and consumer product assembly
Plastic-to-metal and plastic-to-plastic bonding
Key Properties
Material Type: Low-pressure acrylic foam bonding tape
Adhesive System: Soft, high-tack acrylic adhesive engineered for low-force bonding
Foam Core: Conformable viscoelastic foam fills gaps and adheres to textured surfaces
Bonding Pressure Requirement: Very low — activates adhesion with minimal force
Adhesion Strength: Excellent adhesion to plastics, composites, and coated surfaces
Shear Strength: High for light and medium structural loads
Peel Strength: Strong peel resistance for long-term durability
Flexibility: Ideal for curved, irregular, or delicate substrates
Temperature Stability: Performs well across a broad temperature range
Environmental Resistance: Resists UV, moisture, chemical exposure, and weathering
Convertibility: Easily die-cut for OEM applications
FAQs
What is AFTC 5343 Low Pressure Tape used for?
It’s used for low-force bonding of plastics, composites, electronics housings, interior automotive components, signage, and lightweight panels where parts cannot tolerate high installation pressure.
How does AFTC 5343 Low Pressure Tape differ from standard AFTC 5343?
AFTC 5343 Low Pressure Tape:
Requires minimal application force
Has a softer adhesive system
Conforms better to textured and curved surfaces
Is optimized for lightweight plastics and delicate substrates
Does AFTC 5343 Low Pressure Tape bond to challenging plastics?
Yes. It is optimized for bonding plastics such as:
ABS
PVC
Polycarbonate
Acrylic
Coated plastics
Its formulation improves wet-out on surfaces that do not bond as easily with standard acrylic tapes.
Is this tape suitable for outdoor use?
Yes — it is resistant to:
UV exposure
Temperature cycling
Moisture and humidity
Solvents and environmental contaminants
Can AFTC 5343 Low Pressure Tape be converted into custom die-cut parts?
Absolutely. H-O Products provides precision die-cut AFTC 5343 Low Pressure components for automated assembly and OEM production.
Contact H-O Products today to order AFTC 5343 Low Pressure Tape in rolls, logs, or custom die-cut formats — or request engineering assistance to match the best tape to your plastic or composite bonding application - contact us.