What is Tesa4968?
Tesa4968 is a durable double-sided PVC tape engineered for bonding challenges involving hard-to-stick surfaces. It features a thin but robust PVC film backing and a modified acrylic adhesive designed for both immediate adhesion and long-lasting durability. The tape’s versatility and performance make it ideal for industrial bonding tasks requiring strength, flexibility, and reliability.
Composition and Structure
- Backing material: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) film
- Adhesive system: Modified acrylic
- Color: White
- Release liner: Brown paper
- Release liner thickness: 69µm
- Release liner weight: 80g/m²
- Total tape thickness: 295µm
Key Properties
- Excellent bonding on low surface energy materials such as PE and PP
- High initial tack for instant adhesion
- Good resistance to UV, moisture, and aging
- Maintains flexibility with elongation at break of 130%
- High tensile strength: 30N/cm
- Long-term temperature resistance: 60°C
- Short-term temperature resistance: 70°C
- Minimum operating temperature: -40°C
Applications of Tesa4968
- Bonding of plastic parts in automotive and appliance assembly
- Mounting of display panels and signage on plastic or metal surfaces
- Permanent fixing of decorative trims or nameplates
- Adhesion of components in electronics and lighting devices
- General-purpose bonding of materials such as ABS, PVC, PET, PC, PS, PP, aluminum, and steel
Features & Benefits of Tesa4968
- Performs well on difficult surfaces like polyethylene and polypropylene
- Provides reliable long-term adhesion after 14 days curing
- Paper release liner allows easy die-cutting and handling
- Thin yet strong PVC film ensures discreet yet powerful bonding
- Moisture and chemical resistance suitable for a wide range of environments
Comparison with Other Adhesive Tapes
- Offers higher adhesion to low-energy surfaces compared to standard double-sided tapes
- Thicker than many foamless double-sided tapes for enhanced durability
- PVC backing adds extra strength and conformability over non-woven alternatives
- Excellent balance of initial tack and long-term bonding strength
Why Choose VST Malaysia?
At VST Malaysia, we supply precision-engineered adhesive solutions like Tesa4968 that deliver exceptional performance across industries. Whether you need high initial tack, superior holding strength, or compatibility with challenging materials, our technical support team and trusted inventory ensure you get the right tape for the job—fast and reliably.