AFTC AM9915
AFTC AM9915 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 81 lb/in². It is rated for long-term temperature resistance to 194°F and short-term resistance to 248°F. The tape is black (gray core / black adhesive) with a Red PE liner and a density of 35 lb/ft³.
Key Properties
- 90° Peel Adhesion: 27 lb/in (ASTM D3330)
- Dynamic Shear Strength: 81 lb/in² (ASTM D1002)
- Tensile Strength: 100 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 | 35 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 | 81 lb/in² | ASTM D1002 |
| Tensile Strength | 100 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 low surface energy substrates including silicones, Teflon, powder coatings, clearcoats, and ceramic car paints
- Attachment of automotive trim to ceramic-coated or clearcoated vehicle surfaces at a 0.059″ bondline
- Bonding to medium and low surface energy plastics in automotive and industrial assemblies requiring high peel adhesion and a lower-density foam construction
- Double-sided structural bonding to LSE substrates where the 35 lb/ft³ density Acrylic Coating 66 grade is specified
- UV- and solvent-resistant bonding on exterior automotive applications involving difficult or coated surfaces
Common industries: Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Electronics, Construction.
AFTC AM9915 is a 0.059″ grade in the AFTC Acrylic Coating 66 LSE series, using Acrylic Coating 66 for adhesion to difficult low surface energy substrates — ceramics, silicones, Teflon, powder-coated metals, clearcoats, and ceramic car paints. Like AM9911, it carries a density of 35 lb/ft³ — lower than the 37 lb/ft³ of the AM9604–AM9623 Coating 66 grades — placing it in the lower-density sub-family of the Coating 66 series.
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.
AM9915 achieves a 90° peel adhesion of 27 lb/in per ASTM D3330, a dynamic shear strength of 81 lb/in² per ASTM D1002, and a tensile strength of 100 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 AM9915 from AM9911 and from AM9615 in the AFTC Acrylic Coating 66 series?
AM9915 at 0.059" shares the same density (35 lb/ft³), peel adhesion (27 lb/in), and tensile strength (100 lb/in²) as AM9911, with a slightly lower dynamic shear strength (81 vs. 84 lb/in²) at the greater thickness — consistent with the thickness–shear trade-off within the 35 lb/ft³ sub-family. Compared to AM9615 (also 0.059", Acrylic Coating 66), AM9915 has a lower density (35 vs. 37 lb/ft³), the same peel adhesion (27 lb/in), lower dynamic shear (81 vs. 89 lb/in²), and higher tensile strength (100 vs. 88 lb/in²).
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 thermal movement. For LSE substrates, Acrylic Coating 66 is specifically formulated to maximize adhesion on these difficult surfaces. AM9915 achieves a 90° peel adhesion of 27 lb/in per ASTM D3330.
What is the operating temperature range for AM9915?
AM9915 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 AM9915 suitable for automotive or regulated environments?
No compliance standards are specified on the manufacturer's TDS for AM9915. 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 AM9915 be specified?
Specify grade (AM9915 / H-O part number SRMAM9915), 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.
