AFTC AM1011HC
AFTC AM1011HC is a double coated, closed cell acrylic foam tape with a permanent Acrylic LSE Coating 95 adhesive system on both faces, available at 0.047″ thickness. It is specifically engineered for excellent adhesion to low surface energy substrates — including medium and low surface energy plastics, powder coatings, clearcoats, and ceramic car paints — without requiring a primer or surface modification. The tape is rated for long-term service up to 176°F and short-term exposure up to 212°F, with UV, solvent, and water resistance all rated excellent.
Key Properties
- 90° Peel Adhesion: 17 lb/in (ASTM D3330)
- Dynamic Shear Strength: 75 lb/in² (ASTM D1002)
- Tensile Strength: 73 lb/in² (ASTM D897)
- Long-Term Temperature Resistance: 176°F
- Liner / Carrier: Red PE liner; Acrylic Adhesive Foam Core
- Total Tape Thickness: 0.047″ ±10%
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Thickness | 0.047″ ±10% | — |
| Color | Gray | — |
| Material / Substrate | Coated Acrylic Foam | — |
| Core | Acrylic Adhesive Foam Core | — |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic LSE Coating 95 | — |
| Adhesive System | Permanent Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Side | Double Sided Adhesive | — |
| Liner | Red PE liner | — |
| Density | 45 lb/ft³ | — |
| Cell Structure | Closed Cell | — |
Adhesion Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| 90° Peel Adhesion | 17 lb/in | ASTM D3330 |
| Dynamic Shear Strength | 75 lb/in² | ASTM D1002 |
| Tensile Strength | 73 lb/in² | ASTM D897 |
| Static Shear Strength @ 72°F | 1,000 grams* | ASTM 3654 |
| Static Shear Strength @ 150°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 | 212°F | — |
| Long-Term Temperature Resistance | 176°F | — |
| Recommended Application Temperature | Minimum 65°F | — |
Environmental Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Solvent Resistance | Excellent | — |
| UV Resistance | Excellent | — |
| Water Resistance | Excellent | — |
Shelf Life / Storage
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Shelf Life | 12 months | — |
| Recommended Storage Conditions | Store in its original package and in a dry place between 40°F and 95°F | — |
- Bonding of medium and low surface energy plastic trim components in automotive assembly without primer or surface modification
- Attachment of components to powder coated metal surfaces where primer-free adhesion is required
- Adhesive bonding to clearcoated automotive surfaces, including painted body panels and exterior trim
- Mounting to ceramic car paint surfaces where conventional tapes require additional surface preparation
- General LSE substrate bonding in applications requiring high conformability and long-term bond stability
Common industries: automotive, transportation, consumer products, general manufacturing.
AFTC AM1011HC is a highly conformable double coated acrylic foam tape designed specifically for automotive and LSE bonding applications.
Unlike standard 53-series grades, which use Acrylic Coating 40, this tape employs Acrylic LSE Coating 95 — a formulation engineered for adhesion to low surface energy substrates such as unpainted plastics, powder coated metals, clearcoated surfaces, and ceramic car paints — without the need for a primer or other surface preparation.
It delivers excellent shear strength, high initial strength, long-term stability, and strong adaptability to bonding surfaces.
The tape demonstrates excellent resistance to solvents, UV exposure, and water. Its lower density of 45 lb/ft³ (compared to 52 lb/ft³ for standard 53-series grades) reflects its soft foam construction, which contributes to the high conformability the product name denotes. As a pressure sensitive adhesive, a minimum bond line pressure of 14.5 psi applied by hand roller or mechanical presser is required for full adhesion. Shelf life is 12 months when stored in original packaging in a dry environment between 40°F and 95°F.
What differentiates AFTC AM1011HC from standard 53-series grades such as AFTC 5391 or AFTC 5392?
AFTC AM1011HC uses Acrylic LSE Coating 95 rather than the standard Acrylic Coating 40, enabling adhesion to low and medium surface energy substrates — including plastics, powder coatings, clearcoats, and ceramic car paints — without primer or surface modification. It also has a lower density (45 lb/ft³ vs. 52 lb/ft³), a lower temperature rating (176°F long-term vs. 212°F), and a thinner profile at 0.047". Its static shear data extends only to 150°F, compared to 200°F for most other grades.
Why is peel adhesion important when selecting an acrylic foam tape?
Peel adhesion — measured here at 17 lb/in per ASTM D3330 — determines how effectively the tape resists being peeled or lifted from a bonded substrate under service loading. For LSE substrates such as unpainted plastics and clearcoated surfaces, achieving adequate peel adhesion without surface preparation is the primary performance challenge; AFTC AM1011HC's LSE Coating 95 adhesive is formulated specifically to meet this requirement.
What is the operating temperature range for AFTC AM1011HC?
AFTC AM1011HC has a minimum temperature resistance of -40°F, a long-term temperature resistance of 176°F, and a short-term temperature resistance of 212°F.
Is AFTC AM1011HC suitable for automotive or outdoor environments?
The TDS rates AFTC AM1011HC as having excellent UV resistance, excellent solvent resistance, and excellent water resistance. It is specifically described as designed for automotive applications. No regulatory compliance standards are listed on the TDS.
How should AFTC AM1011HC be specified?
Specify grade (AFTC AM1011HC), thickness (0.047"), color (Gray), liner type (Red PE), dimensional tolerances, and finished format. Confirm substrate type and surface energy level, and confirm minimum application temperature of 65°F can be met at time of bonding.
