3M VHB Tape Max-230GF Extra Strength Double Sided Acrylic Foam Tape, 90 mil Thickness

3M VHB Max-230GF Extra-Thick 90 mil Foam Tape for Demanding Bonds

3M VHB Max-230GF is a 90 mil (2.3 mm) gray double-sided acrylic foam tape built for the toughest bonding applications. As the thickest tape in the VHB Max line, it is engineered to handle larger surface areas and heavier components while maintaining long-term durability. With the use of 3M VHB Max Promoter, it achieves at least 2x the bond strength of standard VHB tapes, reaching overlap shear values up to 255 psi.

This extra-thick tape gives manufacturers a reliable alternative to rivets, welds, and screws, while also streamlining production compared to liquid adhesives. Ideal for transportation side panels, architectural facades, appliances, and heavy industrial assemblies, 3M VHB Max-230GF delivers strength, efficiency, and clean, seamless finishes even in the most demanding environments.

Key Advantages of 3M VHB Max-230GF Tape

• Extreme Bonding Power: Achieves overlap shear values up to 255 psi with 3M VHB Max Promoter — at least 2x stronger than standard VHB tapes.
• Extra-Thick Design: At 90 mil (2.3 mm), the thickest option in the Max series, engineered for bonding large panels and heavy-duty components.
• Streamlined Assembly: Provides immediate handling strength, helping reduce steps compared to welding, riveting, or liquid adhesives.
• Enhanced Aesthetics: Eliminates mechanical fasteners to deliver smooth, seamless finishes without visible hardware.
• Material Versatility: Bonds reliably to metals, coated surfaces, and high surface energy plastics across industries.
• Promoter Integration: Specifically designed to be paired with 3M VHB Max Promoter for maximum bond reliability.

Product Specifications

• Series: VHB Max
• Model: VHB Max-230GF
• Type: Double-Sided Acrylic Foam Tape
• Total Thickness (w/o liner): 90 mil (0.090 in) (2.3 mm)
• Foam Type: Firm
• Color: Gray
• Liner Material: Polyethylene Film
• Core Size: 3 in (76.2 mm)
• Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture
• 90° Peel Adhesion: 71 lb/in (125 N/cm)
• Normal Tensile Strength: 230 lb/in² (1.6 MPa)
• Overlap Shear Strength: 255 psi (1.8 MPa) with 3M VHB Max Promoter
• Available Sizes: 1/2 in x 36 yd, 3/4 in x 36 yd, 1 in x 36 yd, 22 in x 36 yd, custom widths available
• Substrates: Bonds to a variety of high surface energy (HSE) and medium surface energy (MSE) materials including metals, glass, paints, and plastics
• Promoter Requirement: Use with 3M VHB Max Promoter to achieve maximum bond strength

Applications & Industries

• Transportation: Bond exterior side panels, stiffeners, and roof components on buses, trucks, and trailers.
• Construction: Attach architectural facades, cladding, and structural panels for clean, durable installations.
• Appliances: Secure heavy trim, control panels, and touchscreens with long-term reliability.
• Electronics: Mount larger glass panels, bezels, and frames while maintaining slim, seamless designs.
• Industrial Assembly: Replace welds, rivets, and screws in semi-structural bonding and large-surface panel attachment.