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Acrylic foam tape is a two-sided, closed-cell acrylic foam, pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is adhesive throughout its entire construction, including the foam core. This course evaluates the physical properties, performance characteristics, and design benefits of using acrylic foam tapes for structural glazing and architectural panel applications.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Describe the physical and performance characteristics of acrylic foam tapes.
- Summarize the features and benefits of acrylic foam tape and the added value that each can bring to the fabricator, engineer, architect, developer and building owner.
- Identify key design elements when using acrylic foam tapes for structural glazing and architectural panel applications.
- Explain the fabrication process when using acrylic foam tapes and identify exterior and interior structural glazing and panel bonding applications that would benefit from this technology.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Steve Austin on behalf of 3M Company. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Steve Austin
Title: Global Technical Service Specialist, 3M
Background: Steve Austin is a Global Technical Service Specialist in 3M’s Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division. His current areas of responsibility include technical leadership for the global 3M™ VHB™ Tapes Structural Glazing & Architectural Panel program and project specific support in the United States. Steve has been in this role since 2004. Prior to this he began his technical career at 3M in 1990 working in various 3M divisions as a Product Development Engineer. Steve is a published author including publications in the International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, the Journal of Architectural Engineering, the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC), and the International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components (DBMC). He is currently a member of ASTM International, PSTC and the Glass Association of North America (GANA).
