What is Tesa 7074?
Tesa 7074 is a high-performance double-sided acrylic foam tape with a thickness of 1000μm (1mm), specifically designed for demanding outdoor bonding applications. Its deep black color ensures a seamless appearance, while its viscoelastic acrylic adhesive core allows for effective stress distribution and thermal expansion compensation between bonded materials. With outstanding resistance to extreme temperatures, vibration, and UV exposure, Tesa 7074 is the ideal solution for structural and decorative bonding in environments requiring long-term durability.
Composition and Structure
- Base Material: Acrylic foam core with viscoelastic properties, providing excellent cushioning and stress absorption
- Adhesive Type: Pure acrylic adhesive for high-strength bonding and long-lasting durability
- Total Thickness: 1000μm (1mm), ensuring excellent gap filling and cushioning
- Color: Deep black for applications requiring hidden or aesthetically integrated bonding
- Elongation at Break: 1000%, offering exceptional flexibility to accommodate material movements and deformations
- Temperature Resistance:
- Short-term: Up to 220°C for temporary high-temperature exposure
- Long-term: Up to 120°C for consistent performance in elevated temperatures
- Bonding Strength (after 3 days):
- Steel: 30N/cm
- Glass: 32N/cm
- Aluminum: 25N/cm
- Initial Adhesion:
- Steel: 12N/cm
- Glass: 20N/cm
- Aluminum: 10N/cm
- Other Properties:
- Good anti-aging (UV) resistance
- High moisture and chemical resistance
- Excellent static shear resistance at 23°C and 70°C
- Strong T-type clamp performance for mechanical holding
Key Properties
- High thickness (1000μm): Provides excellent cushioning, gap filling, and vibration absorption
- Superior bonding strength: Strong adhesion on metals, glass, and other industrial materials
- Extreme elongation at break (1000%): Accommodates significant movements, thermal expansions, and mechanical stress
- High temperature tolerance:
- Up to 220°C short-term
- Up to 120°C long-term
- Exceptional environmental resistance: Withstands UV, moisture, and chemical exposure
- Deep black color: Offers hidden bonding for dark surfaces, ensuring a neat and aesthetic finish
- Viscoelastic core: Efficiently distributes stress and compensates for surface irregularities
- Compatible with adhesion promoters: Can be paired with tesa adhesion promoters for enhanced bonding on low surface energy materials
Applications of Tesa 7074
- Elevator Industry:
- Bonding panels and reinforcements inside elevator cabins, ensuring stability under continuous vibration and operational stress
- Solar Energy Field:
- Assembly and fixation of solar panels and frames, maintaining secure bonding in outdoor environments with exposure to heat, UV, and moisture
- Transportation Industry:
- Automotive, train, and marine interiors: Installation of interior panels, nameplates, reinforcements, withstanding mechanical movements and temperature fluctuations
- Production Equipment Industry:
- Bonding of panels and structural reinforcements in machinery and production equipment to improve structural integrity and reliability under operating conditions
Features & Benefits of Tesa 7074
- Deep black color: Provides invisible bonding for dark surfaces, ensuring a seamless finish
- High-performance acrylic adhesive: Delivers strong and durable adhesion on metals, glass, and composite materials
- Extra-thick foam (1000μm): Offers outstanding cushioning and vibration absorption, ideal for industrial and structural applications
- Extreme elongation (1000%): Highly flexible for applications subject to movement, thermal expansion, and mechanical stress
- Superior temperature resistance: Withstands up to 220°C short-term and 120°C long-term, suitable for outdoor and high-heat environments
- Excellent environmental durability: Strong UV, moisture, and chemical resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance
- Stress distribution and tolerance compensation: Viscoelastic properties manage dynamic and static stress effectively
- Compatible with adhesion promoters: Improved bonding performance on low-energy or difficult surfaces when combined with tesa primers
Comparison with Other Adhesive Tapes
- Thicker (1000μm) foam core: Provides more gap filling and vibration damping than thinner foam tapes
- Higher elongation at break (1000%): Superior flexibility compared to standard double-sided tapes
- Stronger adhesion on metal and glass: Outperforms regular tapes in bonding strength to industrial surfaces
- Better temperature tolerance (up to 220°C): More suitable for high-temperature environments than conventional tapes
- Enhanced UV and moisture resistance: Reliable for long-term outdoor use, unlike some standard adhesives that degrade over time
- Deep black aesthetic: Ideal for applications requiring invisible bonding on dark substrates
- High vibration and stress absorption: More effective for applications exposed to dynamic forces, compared to non-foam-based adhesives
Why Choose VST Malaysia?
VST Malaysia is dedicated to supplying high-performance adhesive solutions like Tesa 7074, engineered for the most demanding industrial and outdoor applications. Our expertise ensures that customers receive reliable, durable, and aesthetic bonding solutions, even for challenging materials and environments. By partnering with VST Malaysia, you gain access to industry-leading adhesive technologies backed by professional support and technical know-how, ensuring optimal product performance and long-term value.