AFTC 5345 General Purpose Tape

Functional Equivalent to 3M 4945, 51, 52, 53

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]:
23 lb/in
DYNAMIC SHEAR STRENGTH [ASTM D1002]:
85 lb/in2
TENSILE STRENGTH [ASTM D897]:
85 lb/in2
STATIC SHEAR STRENGTH @ 72°F:
1,500 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

Product Overview

AFTC 5345 General Purpose Tape — Technical Overview & FAQs

Product Overview

AFTC 5345 General Purpose Tape is an ultra-high-strength acrylic foam adhesive tape designed for demanding industrial, automotive, architectural, and equipment assembly applications. It features a reinforced viscoelastic acrylic foam core engineered for exceptional structural bonding, high cohesive strength, and long-term environmental durability.

AFTC 5345 provides superior adhesion to metals, composites, glass, painted surfaces, and most medium/high–surface-energy plastics. It distributes stress, absorbs shock and vibration, and accommodates thermal expansion—making it a powerful alternative to rivets, screws, welds, fasteners, clips, and liquid adhesives.

Due to its extreme bonding performance, AFTC 5345 is frequently used in automotive exterior components, architectural panels, HVAC housings, and industrial manufacturing where long-term durability and structural integrity are critical.

Applications

Structural bonding for industrial manufacturing
Automotive exterior trim, panels, moldings, and emblems
HVAC and appliance housing assembly
Architectural cladding, signage, and panel systems
Electronics and device mounting
Composite, plastic, and metal bonding
Fastener elimination in OEM assembly

Key Properties

Material Type: High-bond acrylic foam tape
Adhesive Type: Ultra-high-tack reinforced acrylic adhesive
Core Technology: Viscoelastic acrylic foam for stress distribution
Bond Strength: Exceptional adhesion to metals, composites, and painted surfaces
Shear Strength: Very high — supports structural and dynamic loads
Peel Strength: Superior peel adhesion for permanent bonding
Temperature Resistance: Maintains long-term strength across wide thermal ranges
Environmental Performance: UV-resistant, moisture-resistant, solvent-resistant
Outdoor Durability: Excellent — engineered for long-term outdoor exposure

Convertibility: Compatible with precision die-cutting for OEM parts

FAQs

What is AFTC 5345 General Purpose Tape used for?

AFTC 5345 is used for high-strength structural bonding, including automotive exterior trim, architectural panels, HVAC equipment, industrial assemblies, and composite bonding.

How does AFTC 5345 differ from AFTC 5341 or 5339?

AFTC 5345 offers:

Higher cohesive strength for structural-grade applications

Better resistance to peel and dynamic loads

Enhanced outdoor durability

Improved adhesion to coated metal and composites

Is AFTC 5345 suitable for outdoor and automotive exterior use?

Yes — AFTC 5345 is engineered for:

UV exposure

Moisture and humidity

Thermal cycling

High vibration and stress conditions

It is ideal for automotive exterior trim, panel bonding, and architectural applications.

Does AFTC 5345 bond well to metals, composites, and painted surfaces?

Absolutely. It forms extremely durable bonds with aluminum, steel, composite panels, automotive coatings, powder coatings, and glass.

Can AFTC 5345 be supplied in die-cut shapes for OEM production?

Yes — H-O Products manufactures custom die-cut AFTC 5345 components optimized for automated assembly lines and high-volume manufacturing.

Contact H-O Products today for AFTC 5345 General Purpose Tape rolls, logs, die-cut parts, or engineering support for advanced bonding applications - contact us.