AFTC Brochure

PRODUCTS
APPLICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
SHAPES AND SIZES

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Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Products 3 - 28
Applications 29 - 42
Application instructions 43 - 46
Shapes and sizes 47 - 49
All technical data in this product brochure are based on AFTC’s experience and external testing institutes. These values
are representative of the overall performance. This brochure is NOT to be used for specification purposes or for your own
specific application. It is your responsibility to test whether the tape is suitable for your application or project. AFTC will
NOT be held liable for any information provided in this brochure.
You must follow the rules and regulations that are applicable in the state, county or country where the AFTC product(s)
are being used. If you have any questions regarding the use of the AFTC SilverTape acrylic foam tapes, please contact our
technical sales team. For questions on the standard warranty, please review our standard delivery terms and conditions.
For all other warranties, please review all documents that should have been agreed to in writing prior to the sale
between AFTC and the customer. SilverTape® is a brand name of AFTC.

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Introduction
AFTC is a manufacturer of Acrylic Foam Tape
(AFT). Controlling our own in house manufacturing
processes has enabled AFTC to provide a
“complete” system solution for industry and trade.
AFTC’s production sites have more than 15 years
of experience in extrusion technology coupled
with the development of adhesives and innovative
product solutions. AFTC’s worldwide headquarters
are based in Maastricht, The Netherlands. Our
dedicated industry professionals collaborate with
converters, distributors and other
channel partners to provide
a comprehensive and
effective approach
to the AFT
markets.
Combining
AFTC’s
high
quality
product
range
along
with our
channel
partners’
years of industry
experience, AFTC
has become one of the
world’s leading acrylic foam tape
manufacturers in Europe and North
America. AFTC’s focus on selling solely acrylic
foam tapes and heat activated acrylic foam tapes
has resulted in a highly specialised technical sales
team which offers our customers the support they
expect and beyond.
AFTC’s comprehensive system solutions enables our
customers to realize cost reduction and optimization
of processes, whereby profit margins for customers
are improved. AFTC works with its clients to analyse
their production processes in order to develop
tailor made solution to increase efficiency and
optimize our customers products and services.
At AFTC, the continuous development of innovative
product solutions is an essential part of the
success of the Acrylic Foam Tape Company (AFTC).
AFTC’s product offering is very focused, whereby
100% of our resources are directed towards the
development and manufacture of high performance
Acrylic Foam Tapes that provide very precise
adhesion in a wide variety of applications. The
SilverTape™ product family is presently being sold
into the automotive, transportation, marine, rail,
construction & electronic and in the building
(structural glazing) industries.
The development
of AFTC’s product
line and
workforce
results
today in
2015 in
activities
on all
continents.
With
over 250
employees
and 9 AFTC
branches
throughout the world,
AFTC offer their 100+ channel
partners and customers the best possible
support. AFTC is actively selling their products in
over 60 countries in all markets.
With this brochure we answer many of the
questions we have received over the years. It
shows all AFTC SilverTape products with all of
their technical values. Besides this, we have
incorporated several examples of applications
taken from the different markets, an extensive
application guideline and all dimensions the AFTC
SilverTape can be manufactured or converted in.

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PRODUCTS
Industrial Matrix 4
Direct Foam 5
Transparent 6
General Purpose 7
Plastics 8
Low Surface Energy 9
Transfer Tapes 10
Pre-powdercoating 11
Low Temperature 12
Removable 13
Structural Glazing 14
Structural Cladding 15
Automotive Matrix 16 - 17
Automotive 93-Series 18
Heat Activated 73-Series 23
Cleaner and primer 27
Equipment 28

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AFTC Industrial Matrix
SS SS SS SS SS SS 40 40 40 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
SS SS SS SS SS SS 40 40 40 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
SS SS SS SS SS SS 40 40 40 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
SS SS SS SS SS SS 40 40 40 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
SS SS SS SS SS SS 40 40 40 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
SS SS SS SS SS SS 40 40 40 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 40/50 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 60 60 60 60
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Glass
Anodizedaluminum
Steel
Stainlesssteel
Galvanizedsteel
Rawaluminum*
MDF****
Concrete****
Stone****
ABS
PVC
PMMA
PC***
PE
PP
PP/EPDM
TPE
Powdercoatedaluminum
Powdercoatedsteel
Ceramiccoatings
Siliconecoatings
selfstick/direct foam 50-/transparent 53-
general purpose 53-
plastics 5352, 5332
plastics 5352, 5332
64-LSE
The mentioned products are based on the adhesion to the substrates only. The type may vary based on customer preferences,
length of the bond or color of the product.
* raw aluminum should be cleaned, sanded and cleaned again to ensure good adhesion
** stainless steel should be cleaned with aceton, MEK or Heptan
*** the 5310 is used for esthetic purposes. The 5341 will provide better adhesion
**** for these materials, due to their open cell structure, the use of a primer is a necessity
Glass
Anodized
aluminum
Steel
Stainless steel
Galvanized steel
Raw aluminum*
MDF****
Concrete****
Stone****
ABS
PVC
PMMA
PC***
PE
PP
PP/EPDM
TPE
Powdercoated
aluminum
Powdercoated
steel
Ceramic coatings
Silicone coatings
SS
40
50
50
60

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These products are double sided high performance acrylic based adhesive tapes, which are especially designed for
a wide variety of materials with high and medium surface. The tapes are capable of absorbing the differing thermal
expansions of the two different materials. Because of their toughness, these tapes are, when used on the right
substrates with high surface energy, the strongest bond we are able to produce. This acrylic foam tape has a very
high temperature resistance. In combination with a primer this SilverTape family guarantees excellent adhesion
performance even on medium surface energy materials.
Red PE liner
Selfstick/Direct foam
SilverTape – Direct foamProductnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
90°CPeelAdhesion(N/10mm)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
DynamicShear(ASTM1002)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
5004 0,40 ±15% Gray 33 330 30 770 640 670
5046 0,64 ±15% Gray 33 330 30 740 640 670
5330 0,64 ±15% Gray 33 330 30 740 640 670
5032 0,80 ±15% White 33 330 32 650 650 510
5008 0,80 ±15% Gray 33 330 32 650 650 510
5011 1,20 ±10% Gray 33 330 38 590 590 530
5013 1,20 ±10% White 33 330 38 590 590 460
5350 1,20 ±10% White 33 330 38 590 590 460
5056 1,60 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 38 540 540 480
5024 1,60 ±10% White 16,5 165 38 540 540 480
5312 2,00 ±10% White 16,5 165 38 490 540 480
5313 2,00 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 38 490 540 480
5091 2,30 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 40 510 510 450
5359 3,00 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 40 530 400 450
Density: 880 kg/m3
Temperature Resistance
Long term: 120°C
Short term: 190°C
Minimum temperature -40°C
Liner: Red PE film (paper liner is optional)
Core Diameter: 75 mm
Standard Width Tolerance: ± 0,4 mm
Solvent Resistance: Excellent
UV Resistance: Excellent
SilverTape® 5004, 5046, 5330, 5032, 5008, 5011, 5013, 5350, 5056, 5024, 5312,
5313, 5091 and 5359

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SilverTape® 5304, 5305, 5308, 5310, 5315, 5320, 5321 and 5325
Are double sided high performance acrylic based adhesive tapes, which are especially designed for the bonding of
high and medium energy surfaces as well as glass and various transparent plastics where a highly transparent bond
is required and no stress corrosion may occur. Due to their conformability they are capable of bonding a variety of
different thin and structured materials full surface and tension free. The tapes are capable of absorbing the differing
thermal expansions of the two different materials. Important is to avoid stress and tension on the bond during
application. This 53-series maintain high impact resistance even at temperatures below 0 °Celsius. More advantages:
vibration dampening, very good sealing properties, very good resistance to weathering, aging, yellowing (UV
influence), chemicals, plasticizers, resulting in excellent long term stability.
Red PE liner
SilverTape – Transparent
Density: 900 kg/m3
Long term: 100°C
Short term: 160°C
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
5304 0,40 ±15% Transparant 33 330 30 680 610 540
5305 0,50 ±15% Transparent 33 330 30 680 610 540
5308 0,80 ±15% Transparant 33 330 32 630 550 480
5310 1,00 ±10% Transparent 33 330 33 590 520 440
5315 1,50 ±10% Transparent 16,5 165 35 540 480 390
5320 2,00 ±10% Transparent 16,5 165 37 490 430 340
5325 2,50 ±10% Transparant 16,5 165 39 440 400 320
5321 3,00 ±10% Transparent 16,5 165 40 410 350 300

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SilverTape® 5326, 5319, 5333, 5336, 5339, 5341, 5345, 5347, 5355, 5356,
5357,5391, 5392 and 5393
These products are double sided acrylic based adhesive tapes, which are especially designed for the bonding of
high and medium energy substrates. The tapes are capable of absorbing the differing thermal expansions of the
two different materials. These types maintain high impact resistance even at temperatures below 0 ˚Celsius. This
53-serie has a very high initial tack due to AFTC’s coating 40 and has a very good plasticizer resistance. Advantage of
the excellent adaptability is that thin or textured surfaces can be bonded full surface and tension free.
Red PE liner
Coating 40
Selfstick
Coating 40
SilverTape – General purposeProductnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
DynamicShear
(ASTM1002)kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
5326 0,40 ±15% Gray 33 330 32 670 700 610
5319 0,64 ±15% Black 33 330 34 690 670 630
5333 0,64 ±15% White 33 330 34 690 670 630
5336 0,64 ±15% Gray 33 330 34 690 670 630
5339 0,80 ±15% Gray 33 330 38 640 650 570
5341 1,20 ±10% Gray 33 330 41 590 590 530
5345 1,20 ±10% White 33 330 41 590 590 530
5347 1,20 ±10% Black 33 330 41 590 590 530
5355 1,60 ±10% White 16,5 165 41 540 540 490
5356 1,60 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 41 540 540 490
5357 1,60 ±10% Black 16,5 165 41 540 540 490
5391 2,30 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 41 500 500 440
5392 2,30 ±10% Black 16,5 165 41 500 500 440
5393 2,30 ±10% White 16,5 165 41 500 500 440
Density: 840 kg/m3
Long term: 100°C
Short term: 160°C

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SilverTape® 5332 and 5352
These products are double sided acrylic based adhesive tapes, which are especially designed to bond a wide variety
of plastic substrates. The surface tension of these materials may require further developed products than our
general purpose series. Where our coating 40 can be used in some cases of plastic applications, the coating 50 has
been developed for applications where a better bond to plastics is needed and the use of primer is not desirable.
These tapes are capable of absorbing the differing thermal expansions of the two different materials which in
plastics can be extremely high. These types maintain high impact resistance even at temperatures below 0˚Celsius.
SilverTape – Plastics
Density: 840 kg/m3
Long term: 100°C
Short term: 160°C
Red PE liner
Coating 50
Selfstick
Coating 50
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
5332 0,64 ±15% Gray 33 330 36 740 700 680
5352 1,20 ±10% Gray 33 330 45 590 570 530

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Siliconized Red PE liner
Coating 60
Selfstick
Coating 60
SilverTape® 6404 LSE, 6406 LSE, 6408 LSE, 6411 LSE, 6415 LSE, 6420 LSE and
6423 LSE
These products are double sided acrylic based adhesive tapes, which are especially designed for a wide variety
of materials with low surface energy. The tapes are capable of absorbing the differing thermal expansions of
the two different materials. These types maintain high impact resistance even at temperatures below 0 ˚Celsius.
This modified multipurpose adhesive tape is suitable for (powder) coatings and several plastics with low energy
surfaces (LSE) and has been specifically developed for applications where the use of a primer or adhesion promoter
is not needed. High performance tapes from the 64 series have an excellent initial tack and adhesion during the
application of powder coated surfaces, plastics, coated glass and other low surface energy surfaces. Other features
include good plasticizer resistance and very good adaptability.
SilverTape – Low Surface Energy
Density: 600 kg/m3
Long term: 90°C
Short term: 120°C
Liner: Siliconized Red PE film
(paper liner is optional)
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
6404 0,40 ±15% Black 33 330 26 730 740 880
6406 0,64 ±15% Black 33 330 31 730 720 880
6408 0,80 ±15% Black 33 330 35 730 680 780
6411 1,10 ±10% Black 33 330 40 650 650 710
6415 1,50 ±10% Black 16,5 165 41 610 620 700
6420 2,00 ±10% Black 16,5 165 41 580 600 685
6423 2,30 ±10% Black 16,5 165 41 560 580 670

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SilverTape® 8302, 8304, 8402, 8404, 8502 and 8504
These thin tapes are designed to adhere to various surfaces. The thin adhesive film allows a good adhesive
performance on a variety of molded parts. These AFT Types have excellent UV, aging, solvent and high temperature
resistance. These series are in many situations virtually invisible and allow the usage of light weight, thin and small
materials in many shapes and sizes. For difficult to bond surfaces, as being used in today’s modern electronic
assembly industry, we refer to SilverTape® AFT 8402 or AFT 8404. In situations where the bond needs to be invisible
we recommend to use SilverTape® AFT 8502 and AFT 8504.
SilverTape – Transfer Tapes
Red PE liner
Coating 40 (8402 & 8404)
Selfstick/Direct (83-)/transparent (85-)
Coating 40(8402 & 8404)
Density: 840 kg/m3
Long term: 100°C
Short term: 160°C
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
8302 0,25 ±15% Gray 55 500 28 760 710 720
8304 0,40 ±15% Gray 33 330 29 750 670 690
8402 0,25 ±15% Black 55 500 30 730 730 680
8404 0,40 ±15% Black 33 330 31 710 690 660
8502 0,25 ±15% Transparent 55 500 26 750 600 720
8504 0,40 ±15% Transparent 33 330 28 710 570 640

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SilverTape® Industrial 6004, 6008 and 6011
The 60-series are high performance double sided adhesive tapes with the highest inner strength, good shear and
good peel properties. The tapes are capable of absorbing the differing thermal expansions of the two different
materials. One should avoid shear stress on both substrates during bonding. Due to their conformability they are
capable of bonding a variety of different thin and structured materials full surface and tension free. Furthermore
these AFT tapes find wide use in applications like reinforcement of profiles on aluminum facades and road signs. In
combination with a primer this AFT tape family guarantees excellent adhesion performance. However, when using a
primer, the tape is no longer suitable to the powdercoating process. Where the tapes have an excellent temperature
resistance, the primer don’t have this quality with a result of a burned primer and a low adhesion. For low surface
energy applications we recommend our Low Surface Energy (LSE) tapes, the AFT 6404, AFT 6406, AFT 6408, AFT
6411 and the 6415.
Red PE liner
SilverTape – Pre-Powdercoating
Density: 860 kg/m3
Long term: 160°C
Short term: 220°C
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
6004 0,40 ±15% Gray 33 330 22 760 620 500
6008 0,80 ±15% Gray 33 330 26 640 620 485
6011 1,20 ±10% Gray 33 330 28 580 575 475

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Density: 800 kg/m3
Long term: 100°C
Short term: 160°C
Liner: Red PE film
SilverTape – Low Temperature
SilverTape® 5343, 5351 and 5353
These double sided acrylic based adhesive tapes are especially designed for the bonding of high and medium energy
substrates in low temperature ranges. The adhesive coating 41 ensures an excellent initial tack and end strength at
temperatures as low as 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit). These products are capable of absorbing the differing thermal
expansions of the two different materials and maintains high impact resistance even at temperatures below 0°
Celsius. This SilverTape series has a very high initial tack due to AFTC’s coating 41 and has a very good plasticizer
resistance. In many cases, the minimum bonding temperature of 15°C cannot be reached. In these, mainly exterior,
applications, this SilverTape Series offer an excellent solution.
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
5343 1,20 ±10% Light Gray 33 330 38 590 590 530
5351 1,60 ±10% White 16,5 165 39 540 540 490
5353 1,60 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 39 540 540 490
Red PE liner
Coating 41
Selfstick
Coating 41

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SilverTape® 5106, 5108 and 5115
These SiverTapes are removable double sided acrylic based adhesive tapes, designed for a wide variety of materials
with high and medium surface. They are capable of absorbing the differing thermal expansions of the two different
materials but are, due to their high density, removable from their substrates without leaving a trace. This ability to be
removed of course means the peel adhesion of these products is relatively low compared to our other products. Howe-
ver, these products ensure a high sheer and T-block strength. Besides their adhesive values, these tape offer aesthetic
advantages due to their transparency. These SilverTapes are widely used in the building and construction of, mostly
temporary, fair pavilions and stands where clean removability and re-using the materials is paramount.
SilverTape – Removable
Density: 1050 kg/m3
Long term: 90°C
Short term: 150°C
Liner: Red PE film
Red PE liner
5106 0,60 ±15% Transparant 33 330 25 630 620 440
5108 0,80 ±15% Transparent 33 330 28 570 590 420
5115 1,50 ±10% Transparent 16,5 165 32 530 565 400
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)

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SilverTape® SGG, SGB and SGW
These warranty products are double sided acrylic based adhesive tapes, which are especially designed for the bonding
of high and medium energy substrates. The tapes are capable of absorbing the differing thermal expansions of the
two different materials. These types maintain high impact resistance even at temperatures below 0 ˚Celsius. This SGG-
series has a very high initial tack due to AFTC’s coating 40 and has a very good plasticizer resistance. Advantage of the
excellent adaptability is that thin or textured surfaces can be bonded full surface and tension free. In combination with
application advise, training and possible audits, these tapes can be used in warranty applications up to 25 years.
SilverTape - Structural Glazing
Red PE liner
Coating 40
Selfstick
Coating 40
SGG 2,30 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 35 500 520 440
SGB 2,30 ±10% Black 16,5 165 35 500 520 440
SGW 2,30 ±10% White 16,5 165 35 500 520 440
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
Density: 840 kg/m3
Long term: 100°C
Short term: 160°C

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SilverTape® SC06B, SC06G, SC06W, SC11B, SC11G, SC11W, SC15B, SC15G and SC15W
Structural Cladding SilverTape® is a high performance double sided pressure sensitive acrylic foam tape. It is used
to attach metal frames and aluminum composite panels in wall systems, replacing commonly used mechanical
fasteners, gaskets or structural silicone sealants. Application performance history since 2000 and 3rd party testing
demonstrate the outstanding durability, UV resistance and temperature performance of AFTC SilverTape® chemistry.
The very high bond strength and excellent durability (long holding power) allow Structural Cladding tapes of AFTC
to replace silicone sealants in applications where aluminum is bonded to metal frames or other structural cladding
applications. The Structural Cladding Assembly should only take place in a well-controlled factory environment.
SilverTape – Structural Cladding
Red PE liner
Coating 40
Selfstick
Coating 40
Density: 840 kg/m3
Long term: 100°C
Short term: 160°C
Liner: Red PE film
SC06B 0,64 ±15% Black 33 330 34 690 670 630
SC06G 0,64 ±15% Light Gray 33 330 34 690 670 630
SC06W 0,64 ±15% White 33 330 34 690 670 630
SC11B 1,20 ±10% Black 33 330 41 590 590 530
SC11G 1,20 ±10% Light Gray 33 330 41 590 590 530
SC11W 1,20 ±10% White 33 330 41 590 590 530
SC15B 1,60 ±10% Black 16,5 165 41 540 540 490
SC15G 1,60 ±10% Light Gray 16,5 165 41 540 540 490
SC15W 1,60 ±10% White 16,5 165 41 540 540 490
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)

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Add-on part
The mentioned products are based on the adhesion to the substrates only. The type may vary based on customer preferences,
length of the bond or color of the product.
AFTC Automotive Matrix
dynes/cm
Steel
Aluminium
Glass
PC
PET
PVC
PS
PMMA
ABS
ABS chrome plated
PE
PP
PVDF
EPDM
PTFE
PP/EPDM
TPE
700 840 250 50> 35-50 <35
AM93- AM93- AM93- AM93- AM94- AM96-
AM93- AM93- AM93- AM93- AM94- AM96-
AM93- AM93- AM93- AM93- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96-
AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96-
AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96-
AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96-
AM98- AM98- AM98- AM98- AM98- AM98-
x x x x x x
HA73- HA73- HA73- HA73- HA74- HA76-/79-
HA73- HA73- HA73- HA73- HA74- HA76-/79-
Steel
Aluminium
Glass
Paintedpanelorclearcoat
(HSE)
(MSE)
(LSE)
HSE
MSE
LSE
Seals
Car

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* surface preparation can be liquid-, corona- or plasma primer
Note: applications for all of AFTC’s Automotive tapes are the above mentioned. However, depending on the materials and
paint systems used in the production of the parts, a choice between the different adhesive coatings will have to be made. This
process will always require extensive tests. For information, assistance and advise, please contact your AFTC distributor or AFTC
Headquarters.
Add-on part with
surface preparation*
Car
Steel
Aluminium
Glass
(HSE)
(MSE)
(LSE)
dynes/cm
Steel
Aluminium
Glass
PC
PET
PVC
PS
PMMA
ABS
ABS chrome plated
PE
PP
PVDF
EPDM
PTFE
PP/EPDM
TPE
700 840 250 50> 35-50 <35
AM93- AM93- AM93- AM93- AM94- AM96-
AM93- AM93- AM93- AM93- AM94- AM96-
AM93- AM93- AM93- AM93- AM94- AM96-
AM93- AM93- AM93- AM93- AM94- AM96-
AM93- AM93- AM93- AM93- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM94- AM96-
AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96- AM96-
AM98- AM98- AM98- AM98- AM98- AM98-
HA73- HA73- HA73- HA73- HA74- HA76-/79-
HA73- HA73- HA73- HA73- HA74- HA76-/79-
HSE
MSE
LSE
Seals

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SilverTape® AM9304, AM9306, AM9308, AM9312, AM9316, AM9320 and AM9330
The 93-series are high performance acrylic based adhesive tapes, which are especially designed for bonding steel,
aluminum, and specific kinds of plastics in modern vehicle manufacturing. The tapes are capable of absorbing the
differing thermal expansions of the two different materials. The AM 93-serie maintains high impact resistance even
at temperatures below 0 °Celsius. In combination with a primer the tape guarantees an excellent bonding to vehicle
attachment parts and a good plasticizer resistance.
SilverTape – Automotive 93-Series
Density: 840 kg/m3
Long term: 120°C
Short term: 190°C
Liner: Red PE film
Core Diameter: 75-130 mm
Red PE liner
AM9304 0,40 ±15% Gray 33 330 28 730 680 670
AM9306 0,64 ±15% Gray 33 330 29 680 660 610
AM9308 0,80 ±15% Gray 33 330 30 640 640 570
AM9312 1,20 ±10% Gray 33 330 31 590 590 530
AM9316 1,60 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 32 550 570 510
AM9320 2,00 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 32 490 530 440
AM9330 3,00 ±10% Gray 16,5 165 32 440 470 360
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)

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SilverTape® AM9404, AM9406, AM9408, AM9412, AM9416, AM9420, AM9423
and AM9430
The 94-series are very strong tapes with excellent initial tack and adhesion performance during application. This
property and excellent adaptability properties makes the AM 94 family ideal in a wide variety of applications and
especially on lacquered parts and other coatings in the automotive industry. More features: Very good shear
strength, good inner strength and very good long term stability.
Bordeaux PE liner
Coating 47
Selfstick
Coating 47
Density: 840 kg/m3
Long term: 100°C
Short term: 160°C
Liner: Bordeaux PE liner
AM9404 0,40 ±15% Gray 33 66 26 740 660 730
AM9406 0,64 ±15% Gray 33 66 30 740 640 680
AM9408 0,80 ±15% Gray 33 66 33 640 620 590
AM9412 1,20 ±10% Gray 33 66 35 590 590 530
AM9416 1,60 ±10% Gray 16,5 66 37 550 560 500
AM9420 2,00 ±10% Gray 16,5 66 40 510 540 450
AM9423 2,30 ±10% Gray 16,5 66 40 485 490 430
AM9430 3,00 ±10% White 16,5 66 40 460 410 410
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)

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AM9604 0,40 ±15% Black 33 330 25 730 900 880
AM9606 0,64 ±15% Black 33 330 29 730 880 880
AM9608 0,80 ±15% Black 33 330 32 730 780 780
AM9611 1,10 ±10% Black 33 330 46 650 710 710
AM9615 1,50 ±10% Black 16,5 165 46 610 700 700
AM9620 2,00 ±10% Black 16,5 165 46 580 685 685
AM9623 2,30 ±10% Black 16,5 165 46 560 670 670
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
SilverTape® AM9604, AM9606, AM9608, AM9611, AM9615, AM9620 and AM9623
The AM96-Series allow a very good adhesion on a wide variety of automotive applications and especially on LSE
substrates (ceramic / silicones). Other features are: very good shear strength, good inner strength, very good long
term stability and very good adaptability to the bonding surfaces. Because of the viscoelastic properties, tensions in
the adhesive seam are perfectly removed and allow a very durable bonding.
Siliconized red PE liner
Coating 66
Selfstick
Coating 66
Density: 600 kg/m3
Long term: 90°C
Short term: 120°C
Liner: Siliconized red PE or paper

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SilverTape® AM9804, AM9806, AM9808, AM9811, AM9815 AM9820 and AM9823
The 98-series are very strong tapes demonstrating excellent initial tack and adhesion performance during application
on both sides. These features make this version ideal in a wide variety of applications in the automotive industry.
These types conform to the highest standards in the field of powder coated surfaces and automotive lacquers, low
surface energy (LSE) materials, PP, PP-EPDM, EPP and other vehicle parts. This family has no problems bonding
these difficult substrates without the use of a primer. Typical applications in addition to electronic components are
headlight washing systems and parking sensors.
Coating 91
Selfstick
Coating 91
Density: 600 kg/m3
Long term: 90°C
Short term: 120°C
AM9804 0,40 ±15% Black 33 330 23 720 880 860
AM9806 0,64 ±15% Black 33 330 27 720 780 770
AM9808 0,80 ±15% Black 33 330 30 720 780 740
AM9811 1,10 ±10% Black 33 330 40 650 710 700
AM9815 1,50 ±10% Black 16,5 165 40 610 690 690
AM9820 2,00 ±10% Black 16,5 165 40 580 685 685
AM9823 2,30 ±10% Black 16,5 165 40 560 670 670
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)

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AM9908 0,80 ±15% Black 33 330 42 750 600 620
AM9911 1,10 ±10% Black 33 330 48 690 580 600
AM9915 1,50 ±10% Black 16,5 165 48 660 560 570
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
SilverTape® AM9908, AM9911 and AM9915
These soft foam LSE SilverTapes offer extreme conformability in any automotive application. The AM99-Series allow
a very good adhesion on a wide variety of automotive applications and especially on LSE substrates (ceramic /
silicones). Other features are: very good shear strength, good inner strength, very good long term stability and very
good adaptability to the bonding surfaces. Because of the viscoelastic properties, tensions in the adhesive seam are
perfectly removed and allow a very durable bonding.
Coating 66
Soft foam
Coating 66
Density: 560 kg/m3
Long term: 90°C
Short term: 120°C

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SilverTape® HA7304, HA7308, and HA7312
These SilverTape products are constructed of two different adhesive systems. One side consists of a hotmelt
adhesive that is inactive at ambient temperatures. In application to extruded EPDM or TP seals, this adhesive is
activated by a heat source. This activated adhesive than melts together with the extruded rubber seal forming a very
strong and permanent bond.
The other side of the heat activated tape consists of a pressure sensitive adhesive. Here you will typically find the
same adhesive system as the ones used in our Automotive SilverTape range. Depending on the substrate AFTC offers
the following heat activated SilverTapes;
Materials suitable for bonding with
SilverTape HA73-Series:
bonding EPDM or TP profiles and weatherseals to surfaces with a high surface tension such as raw or galvanised
aluminum, steel and glass.
SilverTape – Heat Activated 73-Series
Red PE liner
Hot melt
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
HA7304 0,40 ±15% Gray On request On request 18 730 680 670
Density: 840 kg/m3
Liner: Red PE film

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SilverTape® HA7404, HA7408 and HA7412
Materials suitable for bonding with
SilverTape HA74-Series:
EPDM or TP profiles and weatherseals to surfaces with a high and medium surface tension such as most automotive
paint systems and clearcoats, as well as aluminium, steel, glass and some plastics.
Red PE liner
Coating 47
Direct foam/Selfstick
Hot melt
Density: 840 kg/m3
Liner: Red PE film
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)HA7404 0,40 ±15% Gray On request On request 29 740 660 730

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Red PE liner
Coating 66
Direct foam/Selfstick
Hot melt
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)
HA7604 0,40 ±15% Black On request On request 49 730 900 880
SilverTape® HA7604, HA7608 and HA7612
Materials suitable for bonding with SilverTape
HA76-Series:
HA76-Series: bonding EPDM or TP profiles and weatherseals to LSE surfaces like scratch resistant or dirt repellent
clear coats in automotive as well as several kinds of plastics.
Density: 840 kg/m3
Liner: Red PE film

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SilverTape® HA7912
Materials suitable for bonding with SilverTape
HA79-Series:
HA79-Series: bonding EPDM or TP profiles and weatherseals to LSE surfaces like scratch resistant or dirt repellent
clear coats in automotive as well as several kinds of plastics. Due to its low density the HA79-Series is extremely
conformable and therefore very suitable for applications in which the weatherseal or profile is bonded in radius like
corners or other curved parts of the car.
Red PE liner
Coating 66
Soft foam/Selfstick
Hot melt
Density: 560 kg/m3
Liner: Red PE film
Productnumber
Thickness(mm)
TapeColor
StandardLength(mtr)
MaximumLength(mtr)
(ASTMD3330)
NormalTensile(kPa)
(ASTM897)
kPa72h.
StaticShear(kPa)
(ASTM3654)

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AFTC Cleaner and Primers
To achieve the perfect bond, surface preparation is
a must. The AFTC SilverClean and Primers 33 and
101 will help you to reach this by offering excellent
cleaning and priming characteristics.
AFTC SilverClean
The AFTC SilverClean is an isopropanol/alcohol
mixture (IPA). This cleaner has excellent degreasing
capabilities and is, due to its volatile nature,
extremely suitable for time critical applications
which many of our, and our customers’, applications
are. The AFTC SilverClean is suitable for light to
medium contaminated materials. Grease, dust, oils
etc. are easily removed by this cleaner.
In case of high contamination levels, AFTC advises
a more aggressive cleaner like MEK, Heptan or
Aceton.
AFTC Primers 33 & 101
AFTC Primers are designed to work in conjunction
with acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive systems.
When used correctly, adhesion promoters become
a thin film on the surface of the material on which it
is applied. The film anchors itself onto the material
surface. The surface energy of this film is typically
higher than the material to which the adhesion
promoter is applied. The higher the surface energy
level, the better the bond of the pressure sensitive
adhesive. The adhesion promoters are compatible
with AFTC Group SilverTape acrylic foam tapes.
AFTC offers two different primers; the 33 and the
101. Although both primers cover a lot of the same
materials, we see slightly better performance of
the 33 in combination with powder coated metals,
whereas the 101 shows a better performance on
a wide variety of polymers (plastics). To determine
which primer is suitable for your application, please
contact your AFTC Technical Sales Engineer.
Cleaner and Primers

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Equipment
To offer our customers complete system solutions, AFTC has partnered with several manufacturers of application
equipment. Depending on their needs, wishes and price range, AFTC is able to offer suitable custom made solutions for
any inquiry. These solutions differ from simple cutters and pressers,
to extensive, fully automated, in-line applicators that apply thousands of meters of tape everyday with hardly any human
interaction. Please contact your AFTC Technical Sales Representative for any inquiry.
Our partners are able to manufacture any kind of tape applicator, laminator and presser. An example is shown on the
drawing/picture above. This hand laminator can also be fitted onto a fixture for in-line tape application and can be adjusted
for the use of slit or spool rolls. Besides these applicators any kind of custom made equipment is available at our customers’
request.

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APPLICATIONS
Automotive 30 - 32
Building & Construction 33 - 36
Transportation 37 - 38
Home appliances 39
Signing 40
Electronics 41
Solar Panels 42

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Automotive
The AFTC SilverTapes are widely used in the modern day automotive industry. In applications that, ten years ago,
were dominantly bonded by traditional bonding methods like rivets, screws, clips or welding, nowadays 90% of these
applications have been substituted by adhesives and in particular acrylic foam tapes due to their specific characteristics.
Applications - Automotive

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Materials
Typically in automotive the bond is plastic to painted
metal. The type of plastic used for the manufacturing
of the parts, in combination with the clearcoat finish
of the car, require a certain type of adhesive system.
The thickness of the chosen adhesive depends,
besides on the materials, on the length of the bond,
the design and the stress levels endured by the parts.
Surface preparation
The surface tension of the materials sometimes
requires a surface preparation in the form of plasma,
corona or liquid primer. More information on
available primers can be found on pages 27 and 45.
Heat activated Silvertapes
Besides the applications where AFTC pressure
sensitive SilverTapes are used, AFTC’s heat activated
SilverTapes are used for the bonding of soft EPDM
weather seals all around the car. The heat activated
tapes consist of a pressure sensitive SilverTape on
one side and a hot melt on the other. This hot melt is
laminated onto the freshly extruded rubber seal and
therefore offers a very strong bond to this, otherwise
sheer impossible to bond, material.

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Applications
All this results in the general capability of the AFTC
SilverTapes to bond all applications on the car; door
trims, body side mouldings, roof trims, roof ditch
mouldings, emblems, shark fin antennas, spoilers,
treat plates, weather seals etc.
Dimensions
AFTC offers its automotive SilverTapes in any shape
or form. For low volume trim applications we offer
slit rolls in the desired width with lengths of 33 or 66
meters. For high volume (automated) trimapplications
we offer spool rolls with lengths up to 1500 meters,
depending on the type of adhesive, width and
thickness of the required SilverTape. Besides available
roll dimensions, we offer a wide variety of custom
designed die-cuts. In close cooperation with our
converters, any required form or shape can be offered
to answer our customers’ needs. More information
about our converting capabilities can be found on
page 47.

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Structural Glazing
Since the mid 90’s adhesive systems have been used
in structural glazing. Applications that, to that point,
were dominated by mechanical fixtures, were now
more and more bonded. Besides the obvious aesthe-
tic advantage, the use of adhesives offers many more
advantages over traditional bonding methods in struc-
tural glazing. In traditional glazing facades, the fixtures
were put through the glass. This meant holes had to
be drilled through the glass with several disadvanta-
ges as a result. Besides the obvious risk of breaking
the glass, the integrity of the glass façade was com-
promised due to the ‘damaging’ of the glass and the
glass panels possibly lost their water resistance due to
dried out rubbers around the fixture area.
At that point there basically were two adhesive
systems to choose from; silicones and acrylic foam
tapes. Both these systems had and have the same
advantages over mechanical fixtures, however, differ
from one another in many ways.
Applications - Building & Construction

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Silicones or acrylic foam tapes?
Both adhesive systems offer flexibility and therefor
strength of the bond in situations where wind load or
even earthquakes tend to put a certain stress on the
bond.
Compared to silicones however, acrylic foam tapes
offer several advantages. Besides aesthetic advantages
of the narrow and straight bond line of an acrylic foam
tape, these products offer significant cost reductions.
These reductions are the result of an increase in
productivity when utilising an acrylic foam tape for
your structural glazing applications. Especially the
AFTC Structural Glazing SilverTapes show excellent
results; the production speed increases, there are no
drying times, less debris, no necessary spacers and an
overall improvement in productivity.
Products: SGG, SGW, SGB

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Warranty applications
Structural Glazing applications are typically high
profile buildings and structures. Because of this, and
the obvious risks involved, AFTC’s customers can apply
for warranties on their applications. If a warranty is
issued highly depends on the project, the location and
the approval of the AFTC Head office. To obtain these
warranties, the customer will need to follow the steps
as shown in the Warranty Business Map;
When all steps are fulfilled and the required
paperwork has been arranged, AFTC will grant
a written warranty on the application. For more
information concerning warranties in structural
glazing, please contact your AFTC Representative.
Facade building
The difference between structural glazing and façade
panels is the material the panel is made of. Where
in structural glazing the panel obviously is made of
glass, in facades, the panel can be made of different
materials. In most cases an aluminium composite or
sandwich panel is used but wood or plastic can also
be used in the manufacturing of these panels. The
requirements concerning warranty are the same as
for Structural Glazing applications
Products: SC12G, SC12W, SC12B
AFTC Warranty Business Process Map
Only once for System Business
Steps
Data
Result
Timeline
Customer
project
InspecƟon
First
Customer
visit
Samples for
TesƟng at
laboratory
Build
Prototype
at
customer
Equipment
for
producƟon
Audit
ProducƟon
by AFTC/
InsƟtute
ProducƟon
ﬁnished
Project
specs.
Drawings
etc..
RepresentaƟve
Substrates
Go/No Go
details
Prototype
ProducƟon
site. Signing
contract for
warranty
ProducƟon
data
Complete
package
producƟon
data
InspecƟon
reports
1,3,5 years
to AFTC
Project
Timing
Go/No Go
project
Go/No Go
Equipment,
maunals &
training
Product
delivery
Audit
report
Sign Final
warranty
8-10 weeks aŌer signing for the project
At system designer

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Partitioning & doors
In modern day architecture and project development,
office buildings are completed without an actual floor
plan. Except for units like kitchens and toilets, hardly
any interior walls are built to offer the eventual buyer
or tenant maximum flexibility when it comes down to
the final design of the office floor.
Offices, conference rooms and other designated
areas are separated using partitioning walls. These
walls typically consist of a glass panel bonded to an
(painted) aluminium or steel frame. The application is
very similar to the Structural Glazing applications as
mentioned above but because of the interior use, the
risks and stresses on these bonds are significantly less.
The principles of door production are basically the
same; a panel (composite, wood, plastic etc,) is
bonded to a steel or aluminium frame.
Elevators
The AFTC SilverTapes are used by some of the world’s
leading elevator manufacturers for the bonding of the
interior of the elevator carts. The constant moving of
the elevator puts stresses on the bond lines. These
bonds were typically done by rivets or screws. The
constant stresses resulted in loosened rivet and screw
holes which led to rattling noises in the elevators.
With the use of AFTC SilverTape, these noises are
minimised or eliminated altogether. Besides this,
you can imagine the aesthetics are very important
to these manufacturers as well. Applications in this
industry are floor, wall and ceiling panels as well as
the lighting and instrument panels.

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AFTC SilverTapes are widely used in several areas
of transportation. Trains, trams, busses, airplanes,
mobile homes, caravans, subway carts, trailers
are many of the applications we gather under the
umbrella “transportation”. Because of the diversity
of material and applications within transportation,
AFTC offers their full range of industrial tapes to their
customers.
Trailer building
In the applications of trailers, AFTC SilverTapes are
used for the bonding of roof-, wall- and floor panels as
well as corner profiles, lighting and reflective plating
for the exterior of the trailer. In many cases AFTC
customers have decided to switch from rivets and
screws to AFTC SilverTape. This switch has significantly
improved the speed of their production process and
with that their production costs. Besides this obvious
aesthetic and cost advantage, AFTC SilverTape has
reduced the sound of the vibrating trailer by 40-50%.
Applications - Transportation

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Different models of caravans and mobile homes, in
many cases, have the same pre-fab interior or exterior
parts. These parts such as full shower or bathroom
units, in the past were mainly riveted or glued into
the interior. Due to the friction of these vehicles, the
rivets would loosen, resulting in vibrating sounds. The
application using liquid glues obviously required long
drying times. Both these bonding methods can be
replaced using our AFTC SilverTape. Other applications
in this area of the market are exterior trims, lighting
and windows.
In the manufacturing of busses liquid adhesives
have always had a prominent role. Due to uneven
surfaces, welds and high torque this is still the
preferred bonding method. However, the quest for
improvement of productivity and cost reduction
has opened the door for AFTC SilverTape as well.
Together with the engineering teams of several
leading bus manufacturers AFTC has found some very
interesting applications. The hatches for the luggage
compartment being an interesting example AFTC
SilverTape is now used to bond the aluminium sheet
to the steel frame of the hatch. Besides the obvious
holding power and increase in production speed, this
brings another advantage; the AFTC SilverTape forms
a barrier between the two metals preventing bi-metal
corrosion.
Other SilverTape applications in the manufacturing of
busses are logo, emblem, exterior trim, floor- & roof
panels and lighting.

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The applications in the white goods industry can
divided into two general areas; assembly of the
housing and attachment of exterior parts.
Housing
The housing of washing machines etc. nowadays
is typically powder coated. This very strong finish
exposes some challenges concerning the bonding.
Powder coatings have a low surface tension and
are therefore challenging to bond to. The challenge
that has two solutions; bonding before the powder
coating process using the AFTC SilverTape 60-Series or
bonding after the process using the AFTC SilverTape
64-Series. These SilverTapes have been especially
formulated for these purposes and offer great
adhesive values for all applications.
Instrument panels
Exterior parts for ovens, microwaves, refrigerators,
dishwashers, washing machines and dryers typically
require AFTC SilverTape die-cuts. All AFTC products
are offered as die-cuts in any shape or size. For more
information about converting solution please see
page 47 or contact your AFTC Representative.
Applications - Home appliances

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Road- & commercial signs
The two major areas for AFTC SilverTape in this market
are without a doubt road signs and commercial signs.
Road signs are in most cases made of an aluminium
sheet or sandwich panel bonded to a steel frame.
In the past, rivets were used to attach the panels
to the frames. Because of the two different metals
being used and the rivets being pressed through
the materials, bi-metal corrosion was very common.
Using AFTC SilverTape offers an excellent solution for
this by forming a barrier between the frame and the
sheet. Besides this, other advantages are an increase
in productivity and obvious aesthetic improvements
compared to the many visible rivets in the past.
Commercial
Commercial signs on the other hand have more
aesthetic value and are in many cases made of
translucent materials such as polycarbonate, PMMA
or polyester. The combination of bonding to these
materials and the demands of the customers
concerning the (in)visibility of the tape has been
a challenge. AFTC’s transparent SilverTapes have
proven to be an excellent solution. These optically
clear tapes are relatively soft and therefore extremely
conformable to ensure a good adhesion to the above
mentioned polymers.
Applications - Signing

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Tablets, smartphones, desktops, televisions and
laptops are getting smaller and thinner with every
new release. The screens of these devices however
need a strong bond but because of restrictions
in dimensions this bonding power needs to be
achieved by a relatively small adhesive surface.
AFTC SilverTapes used in electronics are the thinnest
products in the spectrum. Thickness as thin as
0,15mm are very common in this industry and ensure
excellent adhesive values.
Besides the screen several other, smaller applications
can be found in many of these devices. The mounting
of charging sockets, cameras, motherboards etc. are
some of the applications to think of.
LED lighting has skyrocketed the past years. LED strips
or singles LED lights are being manufactured by the
millions. The LED strips, used for example in aircraft
to show the direction to the nearest exit, are bonded
with the AFTC transparent SilverTapes that is applied
at the LED manufacturer. Because of the high volume
AFTC supplies their transparent tapes on spool rolls as
well as slit- and logrolls.
For the adhesion of single LED’s our converters can
offer die-cuts in any shape or size required by the
customer.
Applications - Electronics

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Solar panels
AFTC SilverTapes are highly suitable for the
construction and placement of solar panels. The panel
itself offers many applications as well as the mounting
of the panels to frames, walls or rooftops.
A solar panel in most cases is constructed of two glass
plates in between which the actual solar cells are
placed. Using AFTC SilverTape in the same thickness as
the cells, protects the cells and the water resistance
of the AFTC SilverTape ensures a 100% waterproof
construction. For aesthetic reasons these glass to glass
bonds are done with AFTC’s transparent SilverTapes.
The panels are then bonded to an aluminium frame
using the AFTC general purpose SilverTapes.
Electric parts
Electrical parts like junction boxes are bonded to the
back of the panel in most cases using a die-cut of AFTC
SilverTape.
To keep from corroding, the glass/aluminium panels is
then bonded to the steel frames in a field, on a wall or
rooftop using the AFTC SilverTape.
Applications - Solar panels

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Application instructions
Cleaning
To clean your light and medium contaminated
substrates, AFTC offers the AFTC SilverClean. Any
isopropanol/alcohol solution (IPA) is also acceptable.
When cleaning your substrate, a tear free, light
colored paper towel is required. Wipe the substrate
in one direction using the one cloth method (one
cloth with cleaner) or a two cloth method (one cloth
with cleaner and one dry cloth to follow) is acceptable
if you are short on time. Repeat these steps until
your cloth is clean and free of any contaminants. For
heavily contaminated substrates, use a cleaning agent
such as MEK, Heptan or Acetone. These cleaning
agents may leave a residue. which would have to be
removed using the IPA cleaner.
You can clean your substrates using the one cloth
method; one light colored paper towel drenched in
cleaner.
Or, if you are short on time, use the two cloth
method; one light colored paper towel drenched in
cleaner, followed by one dry light coloured paper
towel.
Abrading
When bonding to raw aluminum, abrading of the
surface is a must. The oils used in the waltzing of the
aluminum are pressed into the pores of the material.
To remove these oils, that will influence the bond, we
recommend using the AFTC SilverPads. These abrasive
pads ensure the proper level of abrasion without
damaging your substrates. Besides raw aluminum,
abrading is a method utilized to help improve your
bond. After the abrasion process is completed,
remove any residue using an IPA cleaner following the
methods mentioned above.

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Primer
The use of a primer is recommended when bonding
to some low surface energy substrates. Examples
include, different types of polymers, powder coated
metals, or porous materials such as wood, cork, stone
or concrete.
Primers are also used to help speed up your
production process. The AFTC SilverTape line can take
up to 72 hours to reach its end-strength. The use of
a primer ensures the end-strength will be achieved
within 20 minutes.
AFTC offers two primers; the primer 33 and the
primer 101. Determining which one of these primers
is suitable for your application ultimately depends on
the substrates and environmental influences. Your
AFTC technical support will gladly advise you which
primer to use.
Tape application
After the Primer is completely dry, the AFTC Silvertape
can be applied on the substrate. Position the AFTC
SilverTape on the material and apply light pressure by
pushing the thumb over the liner. Make sure that the
air between the tape and material is removed.

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Pressure
AFTC SilverTapes are pressure sensitive adhesives.
Therefore, a minimum amount of pressure is required
on the bond line to ensure the maximum adhesion to
your substrates. This pressure should be applied in a
rolling fashion. A hand roller or mechanical presser
are the preferred methods. The pressure on the bond
line must be a minimum of at least 10N/cm².
Liner removal
To remove the liners from the AFTC SilverTapes we
recommend the use of either a knife, scissors or a file
brush.

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Shapes and sizes
Because AFTC continues to expand, customers from
around the world are requesting AFTC’s SilverTapes
by name to fulfil their acrylic foam tape requirements.
There are so many diverse applications that require
special shapes and unusual sizes, that AFTC sales
departments have become inundated with RFQ’s
(Request For Quote). AFTC’s solution is to utilize our
strong and reliable converter network in order to offer
our customers the speed and flexibility they have
become accustomed to from AFTC.
Jumbo roll
Products are produced as jumbo rolls. A Jumbo roll
is a large roll where the overall size can vary from
500mm x 165mtr to 900mm x 330mtr. The ultimate
width and length will depend on the type of product
and most importantly, the total thickness of the
product. Jumbo rolls are mostly used in high volume
die-cut applications.
Log roll
A jumbo roll normally will provide up to 10 log
rolls. The log roll format is the most widely used
configuration by our converters and distributors.
Because our converters have extensive converting
capabilities, they are able to process AFTC SilverTape
to virtually any size required. The standard widths
range from 500mm or 900mm, however, some widths
will vary depending on the type of product and the
total thickness. The standard lengths are normally
16,5mtr or 33mtr. The general rule of thumb is,
any tape that has a thickness 1.6mm or greater, the
standard length is 16,5 mtr. Any product that is under
1,6mm, the standard length is 33 meters. 66 mtr’s or
longer is available upon request.

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Slit roll
AFTC Distributors and Converters, cut the logrolls
into the desired width of slit roll before sending it to
the end-user. Slit rolls can be produced in virtually
any width, ranging from 4mm up to 300 mm in
width. Some applications require very precise width,
whereas other applications will need wider tapes
whereby the tolerances are not as stringent. Choosing
proper width is based on a variety of factors, like
the bonding strength required, the size of the part
but also on other factors like the width of the profile
which must be bonded and the type of substrates.
Spool roll
AFTC is also able to offer our customers yet another
processing option for our SilverTapes, spool rolls.
Mainly used in the automotive industry, a spool roll
is constructed using a traverse winding system to
produce one large reel or roll. AFTC can provide spool
rolls from 4mm to 25mm with a continuous operating
length of 700 mtr to 1200 mtr with limited splices.
The maximum length of a spool roll is dependent
on the total thickness and width of the tape used.
Because of the long and continuous lengths compared
to a “pancake roll” there is less variability due to less
change over. The net result is that you can run longer
and faster improving your profitability.
Die-cut
AFTC’s end users typically use die cuts. A die-cut is a
specific shape or size of our tape and is used to bond
either similar or dissimilar materials for a specific
application. AFTC works in collaboration with several
converters who are specialized in mass production
of die cuts. These die-cuts from the AFTC SilverTapes
are used in applications in white goods, automotive
sensors, automotive spoilers, tablets, mobile phones
and many other applications.
Liner
Liners play a very important role for the processing
of acrylic foam tape. Many customers will require a
paper liner instead of the standard non – siliconized
130 µm red PE Liner. AFTC does offer the option of
a paper liner for all of our products. The 130 µm red
PE liner is the standard. A siliconized version of our
130 µm red PE film is available, however, it is used
primarily on our LSE series (64 and 96 series) due
to the very aggressive nature of the LSE adhesive
system.
Pull tab
AFTC can also offer our customers the option of a
pull tab. A pull tab is a small piece affixed to the edge
of the die cut piece in order to aid in the removal of
the liner. Several automotive customers utilize AFTC
pull tabs to help improve speed and efficiency during
production. AFTC offers three different kind of pull
tabs. The selection of the proper pull tab is dependent
from the type of product and liner being used as well
as the required adhesive and release values. AFTC
recommends using the ET9394 with our AM93 and
AM94 series tapes and ET9698 for our AM96 and
AM98 series tape.
Besides these two plastic pulltabs, AFTC offers a
variety of heat bond pulltabs. These aluminum
pulltabs are bonded to the liner by a heat source and
ensure an extremely high adhesion to the liner.

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fax: +31 (0) 43 604 37 92
Web: www.aftcgroup.com
Email: info@aftcgroup.com
P.O. Box
Postbus 4212
6202 WB Maastricht
The Netherlands
AFTC Headquarters
Weert 78
6231 SB Meerssen
The Netherlands

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