Product Overview
AFTC 5355 General Purpose Tape — Technical Overview & FAQs
Product Overview
AFTC 5355 General Purpose Tape is a premium, ultra-high-bond acrylic foam tape designed for applications requiring exceptional structural bonding strength, long-term durability, and superior environmental performance. Its reinforced viscoelastic acrylic core delivers high cohesive strength, excellent shock absorption, and the ability to equalize stress loads across bonded surfaces.
AFTC 5355 adheres strongly to metals, composites, painted and powder-coated surfaces, glass, and high–surface-energy plastics, making it suitable for the most demanding industrial, automotive, architectural, and appliance manufacturing environments.
Engineered to replace traditional fasteners—including rivets, screws, welds, clips, and liquid adhesives—AFTC 5355 provides a clean, permanent, and vibration-resistant bonding solution that performs reliably in harsh indoor and outdoor conditions.
Applications
Automotive exterior trim, panels, emblems, and moldings
Industrial equipment and appliance assembly
HVAC housings, panels, and duct bonding
Architectural cladding and structural panel attachment
Signage, displays, and building façade bonding
Composite-to-metal and plastic-to-metal assemblies
OEM fastener elimination and high-strength adhesive bonding
Key Properties
Material Type: Ultra-high-bond acrylic foam tape
Adhesive System: High-tack, high-strength acrylic adhesive
Foam Core: Viscoelastic foam minimizes stress concentration and absorbs vibration
Adhesion Strength: Outstanding adhesion to metals, composites, glass, and coatings
Shear Strength: Very high — suitable for structural bonding applications
Peel Strength: Strong, long-term peel resistance
Temperature Performance: Reliable bonding across wide temperature ranges
Environmental Resistance: UV-, moisture-, solvent-, and weather-resistant
Outdoor Durability: Exceptional long-term exterior stability
Convertibility: Easily converted into die-cut parts for OEM automation
FAQs
What is AFTC 5355 General Purpose Tape used for?
AFTC 5355 is used for heavy-duty structural bonding, including automotive trim, architectural panel mounting, HVAC equipment, appliance manufacturing, and industrial assemblies.
How is AFTC 5355 different from AFTC 5347 or 5345?
AFTC 5355 offers:
Higher cohesive strength
Better performance under extreme temperatures
Enhanced long-term environmental durability
Increased adhesion on painted and powder-coated surfaces
Stronger structural-load capacity
Is AFTC 5355 suitable for outdoor or exterior installations?
Yes — AFTC 5355 is engineered for long-term exterior durability and resists:
UV exposure
Moisture and humidity
Temperature extremes
Weathering and environmental cycling
What materials does AFTC 5355 bond most effectively?
AFTC 5355 bonds exceptionally well to:
Aluminum and steel
Composite materials
Painted and powder-coated surfaces
Glass and ceramic
High–surface-energy plastics
Can AFTC 5355 be die-cut into custom shapes?
Yes. H-O Products can supply precision die-cut AFTC 5355 components for high-volume OEM manufacturing and automated assembly lines.
Contact H-O Products today for AFTC 5355 General Purpose Tape rolls, die-cut shapes, or engineering assistance to optimize your bonding application - contact us.