What is Tesa 7044?
Tesa 7044, also known as tesa® ACXplus 7044, is a high-performance acrylic foam tape engineered to provide strong, durable bonds while dissipating stress and withstanding environmental challenges. With a 1mm thick viscoelastic acrylic core, Tesa 7044 accommodates dynamic loads, vibrations, and thermal expansions of bonded materials, making it ideal for permanent bonding applications where strength and reliability are critical. Its availability in grey and white allows seamless integration into metal and plastic surfaces for an aesthetic and invisible finish.
Composition and Structure
- Base Material: Acrylic foam core for effective stress dissipation and gap filling
- Adhesive Type: High-performance pure acrylic adhesive for excellent adhesion and durability
- Total Thickness: 1000μm (1mm), providing a balance of strength and flexibility
- Color: Available in grey and white, blending into metal and plastic surfaces for invisible bonding
- Elongation at Break: 710%, allowing the tape to handle expansion, contraction, and dynamic loads without compromising the bond
- Adhesion to Various Substrates (after 3 days):
- ABS: 32N/cm
- PMMA (Acrylic): 24N/cm
- Aluminum: 35N/cm
- Steel: 33N/cm
- Glass: 32N/cm
Key Properties
- Strong and durable bonding: High adhesion to metals, plastics, and glass for long-lasting, reliable bonds
- Stress and load dispersion: Viscoelastic acrylic foam core absorbs and redistributes mechanical stress and vibration
- Temperature and weather resistance: Maintains performance under thermal expansion, contraction, and environmental exposure
- High elongation (710%): Accommodates dimensional changes and movements of bonded materials
- Available in two colors: Grey and white to suit different design and aesthetic requirements
- Bubble-free bonding: Ensures smooth application and strong, even bonding across surfaces
Applications of Tesa 7044
- Decorative Panel Bonding:
- Used to bond decorative panels on household appliances, such as refrigerator glass doors, ensuring strong and aesthetically pleasing attachment without visible fasteners
- Decorative Strip Installation:
- Ideal for fixing decorative strips on dishwasher doors, window panes, and other appliances, providing firm bonds while reducing vibrations and noise
- Glass-to-Glass and Glass-to-Metal Bonding:
- Suitable for partition walls, glass doors, and other architectural elements, offering strong and stable adhesion that compensates for thermal expansion and contraction
- Rib and Structural Reinforcement Fixation:
- Used to bond ribs and reinforcements in elevator manufacturing, curtain wall construction, and metal panel assembly, enhancing structural integrity
- General Industrial Assembly:
- Applicable in automotive, appliance, and electronics industries where reliable and aesthetic bonding is required for both functional and decorative elements
Features & Benefits of Tesa 7044
- Strong adhesion to diverse materials: Excellent bonding to plastics (ABS, PMMA), metals (steel, aluminum), and glass
- Foam-based viscoelastic structure: Provides stress absorption, vibration dampening, and adapts to uneven surfaces
- Temperature resistance: Effectively handles thermal expansion and contraction of bonded components
- High elongation (710%): Adapts to movement and deformation without losing adhesion
- Color options (grey/white): Blends aesthetically with various substrates, allowing invisible bonding of visible parts
- Bubble-free application: Ensures clean, smooth, and effective bonding without compromising adhesion strength
- Alternative to mechanical fastening and adhesives: Simplifies installation, reduces production steps, and eliminates the need for screws, rivets, or liquid adhesives
Comparison with Other Adhesive Tapes
- Stronger bonding power (up to 35N/cm) compared to standard foam tapes
- Viscoelastic foam core for superior stress dispersion and shock absorption
- Better adaptability to dynamic loads and material movement due to 710% elongation
- Grey and white color options for seamless and invisible bonding, unlike typical transparent or black tapes
- Superior temperature and weather resistance, making it more suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications
- Reduces vibrations and noise, offering better performance than rigid adhesives or mechanical fasteners
Why Choose VST Malaysia?
VST Malaysia proudly offers Tesa 7044, a premium bonding solution that meets the highest industry standards for strength, reliability, and aesthetics. Our range of advanced adhesive products, combined with expert technical support and personalized service, ensures you get the best solutions tailored to your specific application needs. Whether you’re in construction, appliance manufacturing, or automotive sectors, VST Malaysia is committed to providing the right adhesive technology to help you achieve optimal bonding performance with long-lasting results.