Engineered Bonding Solutions & Services
Our team at Whitlam Group specializes in design and custom conversion to create a product that meets your needs. This could include solving a problem, providing efficiency gains, or reducing costs. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows Whitlam to accommodate some of the tightest tolerances in the industry, down to ± 0.1mm (material dependent). Our Servo-motion control systems allow for island placement and the ability to marry multiple materials with great precision.
At Whitlam, we produce converted parts for the following market segments:
- Electronics
- Automotive
- Appliances
- Medical
- Industrial
- Durable
One type of engineered bonding solution that Whitlam specializes in is 3M™VHB™.
3M™VHB™ Acrylic Foam Tape Characteristics
3M™VHB™ is an industry-leading brand of acrylic foam tape. It is designed to replace mechanical fasteners when assembling products, giving your product a clean look with an invisible bond. With 3M™ VHB™ viscoelastic acrylics and 100% closed cell foam design, this product has a very strong bond, is durable, and has a waterproof seal. 3M™VHB™ enhances your design, improves productivity, and delivers innovative products.
3M™VHB™ Characteristics include:
- Precision
- Ease
- Reliability
- Strength
- Durable
- Invisible
- Application Efficiency
- Flexibility
- Different Thicknesses
- Expansion/Contraction
- Enhances Your Design
- Optimizing Performance
- Resistant to:
- Hot, Cold, and Cycling Temperatures
- UV Light
- Moisture
- Solvents
Updated Construction Elements
Bonding product parts with precision, ease, reliability, and strength requires an approach that breaks the barriers of traditional construction elements. 3M™VHB™ Tapes open up a world of possibilities – eliminating rivets, screws, bolts, and welds – and improving design construction, aesthetics and productivity. With unmatched strengths, these tapes increase every product bond’s overall durability and reliability.
Applications include:
- Panel to frame
- Stiffener to Panel
- Lens Window to Housing
- Decorative Material Attachment
- Small Joint Assembly
- Large Surface Lamination
- Mounting and Trim Attachment
- Gasket Attachment
- Sealing/Potting and Encapsulating
What Are Engineered Bonding Solution?
Engineered Bonding Solutions are advanced adhesive technologies designed for specific labeling needs. These custom formulations ensure strong adhesion to various surfaces and withstand environmental challenges like extreme temperatures, moisture, and chemicals. Our solutions include permanent, removable, and repositionable adhesives, enhancing label durability, clarity, and compliance with industry standards. Contact our highly skilled team to assist with your project and the need for engineered bonding solutions. Using our technical knowledge and experience, we make the tough stuff easy.