AFTC 5032
AFTC 5032 is a 0.03″ thick, double-sided closed cell acrylic foam tape in the SilverTape family, designed for bonding a wide variety of materials with high and medium surface energy — including transparent plastics, high and medium surface energy plastics, metals, and glass. It delivers 90° peel adhesion of 18 lb/in, dynamic shear strength of 80 lb/in², and tensile strength of 91 lb/in², and operates across a temperature range of -40°F to 212°F long-term and 320°F short-term. The tape is formulated to absorb differential thermal expansion between dissimilar bonded materials.
Key Properties
- 90° Peel Adhesion: 18 lb/in (ASTM D3330)
- Dynamic Shear Strength: 80 lb/in² (ASTM D1002)
- Tensile Strength: 91 lb/in² (ASTM D897)
- Temperature Resistance: -40°F min / 212°F long-term / 320°F short-term
- Carrier / Liner: Uncoated acrylic foam core / Red PE liner
- Total Tape Thickness: 0.03″ ±10%
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Thickness | 0.03″ ±10% | — |
| Color | White | — |
| Material / Substrate | Uncoated Acrylic Foam | — |
| Core | Acrylic Adhesive Foam Core | — |
| Adhesive Type | Closed Cell Acrylic | — |
| Adhesive System | Permanent Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Side | Double Sided Adhesive | — |
| Liner | Red PE liner | — |
| Density | 54 lb/ft³ | — |
| Cell Structure | Closed Cell | — |
Adhesion Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| 90° Peel Adhesion | 18 lb/in | ASTM D3330 |
| Dynamic Shear Strength | 80 lb/in² | ASTM D1002 |
| Tensile Strength | 91 lb/in² | ASTM D897 |
| Static Shear Strength @ 72°F | 1,000 grams* | ASTM 3654 |
| Static Shear Strength @ 150°F | 500 grams* | ASTM 3654 |
| Static Shear Strength @ 200°F | 500 grams* | ASTM 3654 |
*Weight that 1/2 square inch will hold 10,000 minutes (7 days).
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Minimum Temperature Resistance | -40°F | — |
| Short-Term Temperature Resistance | 320°F | — |
| Long-Term Temperature Resistance | 212°F | — |
| Recommended Application Temperature | Minimum 59°F | — |
Environmental Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| UV Resistance | Excellent | — |
| Solvent Resistance | Excellent | — |
Shelf Life / Storage
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Shelf Life | 18 months | — |
| Recommended Storage Conditions | Store in its original package and in a dry place between 39.2°F and 100.4°F | — |
- Structural bonding of transparent plastics to metal or glass substrates requiring absorption of differential thermal expansion
- Bonding of high and medium surface energy plastics where a white tape color is required for aesthetic or inspection purposes
- Attachment of glass panels to metal frames requiring conformable gap-filling at a 0.03″ bondline
- Joining of stainless steel, galvanized steel, anodized aluminum, and coated aluminum components using a SilverTape formulation
- Medium surface energy substrate bonding in combination with H-O Products Primer 33 or Primer 101
Common industries: Industrial assembly, glazing, plastics fabrication, metal fabrication, signage.
AFTC 5032 is a 0.03″ thick white grade in the SilverTape family of high-performance double-sided acrylic foam tapes, formulated to bond materials with high and medium surface energy. Its substrate range is notably broader than other SilverTape grades, explicitly including transparent plastics and high and medium surface energy plastics in addition to metals and glass. The acrylic adhesive foam core is closed cell and carries a permanent adhesive system on both faces, protected by a red PE liner.
AFTC 5032 has a lower maximum temperature resistance than other grades in the SilverTape family — 212°F long-term and 320°F short-term — which should be considered when evaluating for elevated-temperature applications. The tape exhibits excellent UV resistance and excellent solvent resistance per the TDS. Static shear strength is 1,000 grams per 1/2 square inch held for 10,000 minutes (7 days) at 72°F, and 500 grams at 150°F and 200°F.
Surface preparation is critical: substrates should be cleaned with IPA for light to moderate contamination, or MEK, Heptane, or Acetone for heavy contamination followed by an IPA wipe. Raw aluminum must be abraded prior to bonding. A minimum bond-line pressure of 14.5 psi must be applied. Full end-strength is reached within 72 hours; use of H-O Products Primer 33 or Primer 101 reduces this to approximately 20 minutes.
Minimum recommended application temperature is 59°F.
What differentiates AFTC 5032 from AFTC 5008, the other 0.03" SilverTape grade?
AFTC 5032 and AFTC 5008 are both 0.03" thick SilverTape grades. AFTC 5032 is white and has lower maximum temperature ratings (212°F long-term / 320°F short-term vs. 248°F / 374°F for 5008), but extends the substrate range to include transparent plastics and high and medium surface energy plastics. AFTC 5008 is gray and is the preferred choice when higher temperature resistance is required.
Why is peel adhesion important when selecting a structural bonding tape?
Peel adhesion determines whether the tape maintains contact with the substrate when the assembly is subjected to flexing, vibration, or forces that act to lift the bond line at its edges. In bonded assemblies using plastics, glass, or coated metals, inadequate peel adhesion leads to edge delamination and bond failure. AFTC 5032 delivers 18 lb/in at 90° peel, providing durable edge retention on the high and medium surface energy substrates for which it is formulated.
What is the operating temperature range for AFTC 5032?
AFTC 5032 has a minimum temperature resistance of -40°F, a long-term temperature resistance of 212°F, and a short-term temperature resistance of 320°F, as listed on the TDS.
Is AFTC 5032 suitable for high-temperature manufacturing environments?
AFTC 5032 has a lower maximum temperature rating than most other SilverTape grades — 212°F long-term and 320°F short-term — and should be evaluated carefully for applications involving elevated temperatures. No specific regulatory compliance standards are stated on the TDS.
How should AFTC 5032 be specified?
Specify grade (AFTC 5032), thickness (0.03"), color (white), compliance requirements, dimensional tolerances, adhesive side (double), liner type (red PE liner), and finished format.
