AFTC AM9615
AFTC AM9615 is a double-sided, closed cell acrylic foam tape at 0.059″ (±10%) thickness, formulated with Acrylic Coating 66 for adhesion to low surface energy (LSE) substrates including ceramics, silicones, Teflon, powder coatings, and clearcoats. It achieves a 90° peel adhesion of 27 lb/in and a dynamic shear strength of 89 lb/in². It is rated for long-term temperature resistance to 194°F and short-term resistance to 248°F. The tape is described on the TDS as low density and extremely conformable, and is black (gray core / black adhesive) with a Red PE liner and a density of 37 lb/ft³.
Key Properties
- 90° Peel Adhesion: 27 lb/in (ASTM D3330)
- Dynamic Shear Strength: 89 lb/in² (ASTM D1002)
- Tensile Strength: 88 lb/in² (ASTM D897)
- Temperature Resistance: -40°F (min) / 194°F (long-term) / 248°F (short-term)
- Liner / Carrier: Red PE liner / Coated Acrylic Foam substrate
- Total Tape Thickness: 0.059″ ±10%
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Thickness | 0.059″ ±10% | — |
| Color | Black+ | — |
| Material / Substrate | Coated Acrylic Foam | — |
| Core | Acrylic Adhesive Foam Core | — |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic Coating 66 | — |
| Adhesive System | Permanent Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Side | Double Sided Adhesive | — |
| Liner | Red PE liner | — |
| Density | 37 lb/ft³ | — |
| Cell Structure | Closed Cell | — |
+All “Black” tapes have a gray core and black adhesive.
Adhesion Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| 90° Peel Adhesion | 27 lb/in | ASTM D3330 |
| Dynamic Shear Strength | 89 lb/in² | ASTM D1002 |
| Tensile Strength | 88 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 |
| Static Shear Strength @ 250°F | 250 grams* | ASTM 3654 |
*Weight that 1/2 square inch will hold for 10,000 minutes (7 days).
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Minimum Temperature Resistance | -40°F | — |
| Short-Term Temperature Resistance | 248°F | — |
| Long-Term Temperature Resistance | 194°F | — |
| Recommended Application Temperature | Minimum 59°F | — |
Environmental Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Solvent Resistance | Excellent | — |
| UV 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 | — |
- Bonding to curved or irregular LSE surfaces where extreme conformability and high peel adhesion are simultaneously required
- Attachment of automotive trim to ceramic-coated or clearcoated vehicle surfaces with complex geometries
- Bonding to silicones, Teflon, powder coatings, clearcoats, and ceramic car paints where a conformable 0.059″ bondline is specified
- Double-sided structural bonding to medium and low surface energy plastics in automotive and industrial assemblies
- UV- and solvent-resistant bonding in exterior applications on difficult or coated surfaces
Common industries: Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Electronics, Construction.
AFTC AM9615 is the 0.059″ grade in the AFTC Acrylic Coating 66 LSE series. It is specifically described on the TDS as low density and extremely conformable — a characteristic highlighted in the Product Features & Benefits section and not stated for other Coating 66 grades — making it well suited for bonding to irregular or curved LSE surfaces.
Like all Coating 66 grades, it uses Acrylic Coating 66 for adhesion to ceramics, silicones, Teflon, powder-coated metals, clearcoats, and ceramic car paints. The tape is supplied in black (gray core with black adhesive) with a Red PE liner. The TDS notes that viscoelastic properties allow tensions in the adhesive seam to be distributed, enabling very durable bonding.
AM9615 achieves a 90° peel adhesion of 27 lb/in per ASTM D3330, a dynamic shear strength of 89 lb/in² per ASTM D1002, and a tensile strength of 88 lb/in² per ASTM D897. Static shear strength at 72°F is 1,000 grams, at 200°F is 500 grams, and at 250°F is 250 grams (per 1/2 in² for 10,000 minutes / 7 days) per ASTM 3654. The tape offers excellent solvent and UV resistance.
Shelf life is 18 months; store in original packaging in a dry environment between 39.2°F and 100.4°F. Minimum recommended application temperature is 59°F. Minimum bond line pressure required is 14.5 psi.
What differentiates AM9615 from AM9611 and AM9620 in the AFTC Acrylic Coating 66 LSE series?
AM9615 is specifically described on the TDS as low density and extremely conformable — a characteristic not stated for any other Coating 66 grade — making it the preferred choice for bonding to irregular or curved surfaces. At 0.059", it provides a peel adhesion of 27 lb/in, matching AM9620 and marginally above AM9611 (26 lb/in). Its dynamic shear of 89 lb/in² is lower than AM9611 (103 lb/in²) and AM9620 (99 lb/in²), reflecting the trade-off between conformability and shear resistance.
Why is peel adhesion important for acrylic foam tape selection?
Peel adhesion at 90° measures the resistance of the bond to delamination forces acting at an angle to the bonded surface — the primary failure mode when assemblies flex, vibrate, or experience differential movement. For LSE substrates, Acrylic Coating 66 is formulated to maximize adhesion where surface energy inherently limits bond formation. AM9615 achieves a 90° peel adhesion of 27 lb/in per ASTM D3330.
What is the operating temperature range for AM9615?
AM9615 has a minimum temperature resistance of -40°F, a long-term temperature resistance of 194°F, and a short-term temperature resistance of 248°F.
Is AM9615 suitable for automotive or regulated environments?
No compliance standards are specified on the manufacturer's TDS for AM9615. The TDS describes the tape as designed for automotive applications and specifically for LSE substrates including ceramic car paints, clearcoats, silicones, and Teflon.
How should AM9615 be specified?
Specify grade (AM9615 / H-O part number SRMAM9615), thickness (0.059" ±10%), adhesive system (Acrylic Coating 66 / LSE), liner type (Red PE), substrate type and surface preparation requirements, bond line pressure (minimum 14.5 psi), primer requirements if applicable, dimensional tolerances, and finished format.
