Product Overview
AFTC 5350 Direct Foam Tape — Technical Overview & FAQs
Product Overview
AFTC 5350 Direct Foam Tape is a high-strength, direct-foamed acrylic bonding tape engineered for demanding plastic-to-plastic, plastic-to-metal, and composite-to-plastic applications.
Its direct-foam acrylic core offers superior internal cohesion, enhanced durability, and excellent wet-out on textured, curved, or uneven surfaces — far surpassing laminated acrylic foam tape structures.
AFTC 5350 uses an advanced, high-tack acrylic adhesive system formulated specifically for engineered plastics such as ABS, PVC, polycarbonate, acrylic, and coated or painted polymer surfaces.
It delivers strong structural bonding performance, making it a preferred adhesive for OEM manufacturers in automotive, electronics, appliances, HVAC, signage, and industrial assembly.
Applications
Structural plastic-to-plastic bonding
Electronics housings, frames, and enclosures
Automotive interior & exterior trim, bezels, and decorative components
HVAC and appliance polymer assemblies
Signage, acrylic panels, POP displays, and architectural plastics
Composite bonding and lightweight structural assemblies
OEM applications needing permanent, high-strength adhesion
Key Properties
Material Type: Direct-foamed acrylic adhesive tape
Adhesive System: High-strength acrylic adhesive designed for plastics
Foam Structure: Non-laminated, monolithic direct-foam acrylic for superior durability
Adhesion Strength: Excellent adhesion to ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, PVC, and coated plastics
Shear Strength: High structural shear capability for long-term performance
Peel Strength: Strong peel adhesion for permanent bonding
Conformability: Bonds effectively to curved, uneven, and textured surfaces
Environmental Resistance: Withstands UV, chemicals, solvents, humidity, and weathering
Thermal Performance: Maintains adhesion under thermal cycling and dynamic loads
Convertibility: Ideal for precision die-cut OEM components
FAQs
What is AFTC 5350 Direct Foam Tape used for?
AFTC 5350 is used for high-strength bonding of plastics, metals, and composites in automotive interiors, electronics housings, signage, HVAC units, appliances, and OEM production.
How does AFTC 5350 differ from other AFTC direct-foam tapes?
Compared to lower-series tapes (e.g., 5312, 5313, 5330), AFTC 5350 offers:
Higher structural shear strength
Stronger adhesion on coated or painted plastics
Better performance under dynamic stress and vibration
Enhanced long-term durability under harsh conditions
What plastics does AFTC 5350 bond most effectively?
AFTC 5350 bonds exceptionally well to:
ABS
Acrylic (PMMA)
Polycarbonate (PC)
PVC
Painted or coated polymer surfaces
Composite materials
Is AFTC 5350 suitable for outdoor environments?
Yes. AFTC 5350 is engineered to resist:
UV radiation
Moisture and humidity
Temperature cycling
Environmental chemicals
Vibrational and mechanical stress
Can AFTC 5350 be supplied as custom die-cut parts?
Yes. H-O Products manufactures custom die-cut AFTC 5350 components optimized for OEM and automated production environments.
Contact H-O Products today to order AFTC 5350 Direct Foam Tape in rolls, logs, or precision die-cut formats — or request expert engineering support to optimize your bonding application - contact us.