AFTC 5352 Plastics Tape

Functional Equivalent to 3M 4952, 4957

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]:
26 lb/in
DYNAMIC SHEAR STRENGTH [ASTM D1002]:
82 lb/in2
TENSILE STRENGTH [ASTM D897]:
85 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 5352 Plastic Tape — Technical Overview & FAQs

Product Overview

AFTC 5352 Plastic Tape is a high-strength acrylic foam bonding tape engineered for advanced plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal bonding applications. Its plastic-optimized acrylic adhesive system provides excellent wet-out on a wide range of engineered polymers, helping create permanent structural bonds without the need for mechanical fasteners or liquid adhesives.

The tape features a durable viscoelastic acrylic foam core that absorbs vibration, distributes stress, and compensates for thermal expansion between plastic and metal components.
AFTC 5352 is ideal for OEM plastics assembly, offering robust adhesion while supporting clean aesthetics, streamlined production, and long-term outdoor durability.

Applications include electronics housings, automotive interior components, appliance construction, signage, graphic panels, and composite bonding.

Applications

Plastic-to-plastic bonding for consumer electronics
Automotive interior trim, bezels, and decorative plastics
Appliance and HVAC plastic components
Signage, display panels, and mounting surfaces
Composite bonding and polymer-to-metal attachment
Lightweight assemblies replacing mechanical fasteners

Key Properties

Material Type: Acrylic foam tape for engineered plastic bonding
Adhesive System: High-performance acrylic adhesive designed for polymer surfaces
Foam Core: Viscoelastic foam absorbs impact and equalizes stress
Adhesion Strength: Excellent adhesion to ABS, PVC, acrylic, PC, and painted plastics
Shear Strength: Reliable structural shear performance
Peel Strength: High long-term peel resistance
Temperature Stability: Performs well under thermal cycling
Environmental Resistance: UV-, moisture-, and solvent-resistant
Flexibility: Suitable for curved, textured, and vibration-prone surfaces

Convertibility: Ideal for OEM die-cut components

FAQs

What is AFTC 5352 Plastic Tape used for?

AFTC 5352 is used for plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal bonding in electronics, automotive interiors, appliances, signage, and composite assemblies.

How does AFTC 5352 differ from other AFTC plastic tapes?

AFTC 5352 provides:

Higher shear and peel performance
Enhanced adhesion to coated and painted plastics
Greater structural strength for load-bearing applications
Improved stress-distribution characteristics for dynamic assemblies

Which plastics does AFTC 5352 bond effectively?

AFTC 5352 bonds strongly to:

ABS
Acrylic
Polycarbonate
PVC
Painted plastics
Coated plastics
Composite surfaces

Is AFTC 5352 suitable for outdoor environments?

Yes — it is designed to resist:

UV radiation
Temperature cycling
Moisture and humidity
Environmental chemicals and solvents

Can AFTC 5352 be supplied as die-cut adhesive components?

Yes. H-O Products offers custom die-cut AFTC 5352 parts for OEM production, automated assembly, and high-precision bonding applications.

Contact H-O Products today to order AFTC 5352 Plastic Tape in rolls, logs, or custom die-cut formats — or request engineering guidance to match the best tape to your plastic assembly needs - contact us.