What is Tesa 7078?
Tesa 7078 is a 2mm thick, deep black acrylic foam tape designed for outdoor structural bonding where high durability, flexibility, and strong adhesion are essential. Thanks to its pure acrylic adhesive and thick viscoelastic foam core, Tesa 7078 offers excellent performance in compensating for different thermal expansion rates, ensuring stable bonds between dissimilar materials. It is specially formulated to provide high adhesion, temperature resistance up to 220°C (short-term), and superior vibration absorption even at low temperatures. Tesa 7078 is widely used in industries such as construction, transportation, elevators, and decorative installations where long-term reliability and strength are required.
Composition and Structure
- Base Material: Viscoelastic acrylic foam for superior stress absorption and flexibility
- Adhesive Type: High-performance pure acrylic adhesive for strong and durable bonding
- Total Thickness: 2000μm (2mm), offering exceptional gap filling, cushioning, and adaptation to uneven surfaces
- Color: Deep black for aesthetic and hidden bonding applications
- Elongation at Break: High elasticity to accommodate movement and dimensional changes between bonded materials
- Temperature Resistance:
- Short-term: Up to 220°C for brief exposure to high temperatures
- Long-term: Up to 100°C for consistent performance in elevated temperatures
- Low-Temperature Vibration Resistance: Maintains bonding performance down to -40°C, with excellent vibration damping under cold conditions
- Bonding Strength (after 3 days):
- Steel: 37N/cm, ensuring robust and reliable adhesion
- Other Properties:
- Excellent UV, aging, and chemical resistance
- Good resistance to plasticizers and environmental influences
- Compatible with tesa adhesion promoters to enhance bonding on challenging surfaces
Key Properties
- Extra-thick foam (2000μm): Offers superior cushioning, gap filling, and vibration absorption, ideal for uneven surfaces
- High adhesion (37N/cm): Ensures strong and lasting bonds in a wide range of industrial applications
- Superior temperature resistance:
- Withstands up to 220°C short-term and 100°C long-term, suitable for harsh environments
- Low-temperature performance: Maintains strong adhesion and vibration resistance down to -40°C
- Viscoelastic acrylic foam core: Compensates for thermal expansion and contraction of different materials, maintaining bond integrity
- Deep black color: Perfect for invisible bonding in applications where aesthetics matter
- Excellent environmental resistance: UV, moisture, chemical, and aging resistant for outdoor and long-term use
- Compatible with adhesion promoters: Enhances performance on low surface energy or hard-to-bond materials
Applications of Tesa 7078
- Door and Window Industry:
- Assembly of narrow-frame doors and windows: Replaces structural glue and mechanical fasteners, improving structural integrity and insulation while meeting European anti-theft standard RC3
- Curtain Wall Installation:
- Glass-to-metal bonding: Secures glass panels to metal frames in curtain walls, withstanding environmental and structural stresses
- Construction Industry:
- Suitable for bonding structural and decorative elements in modern building facades
- Transportation Industry:
- Automotive, train, and ship interiors: Bonding of interior panels, nameplates, fender brow water retaining strips, offering an alternative to mechanical fixing for a cleaner finish
- Vehicle part fixation: Firm and aesthetic bonding of nameplates, fender brows, trims
- Elevator Industry:
- Interior bonding of decorative panels and reinforcement ribs, adapting to vibration and temperature changes inside elevator cabins
- Production Equipment Industry:
- Bonding of panels, structural reinforcements in production equipment, improving stability and reliability of machinery
- Decoration Industry:
- Invisible bonding of decorative glass and mirrors, ensuring a seamless appearance without mechanical fasteners
Features & Benefits of Tesa 7078
- High-performance acrylic adhesive system: Ensures strong, durable adhesion on metals, glass, plastics, and composites
- Thick foam core (2mm): Provides exceptional cushioning, gap filling, and vibration absorption for uneven or rough surfaces
- Superior environmental durability: Excellent UV, moisture, chemical, and plasticizer resistance for reliable long-term performance in outdoor applications
- Wide temperature range:
- Withstands 220°C short-term
- Operates at 100°C long-term
- Performs reliably in cold environments down to -40°C
- Viscoelastic core: Absorbs and redistributes mechanical stress, compensates for material expansion and contraction
- Deep black aesthetic: Suitable for invisible, neat bonding in applications with dark surfaces
- Alternative to structural adhesives and mechanical fixings: Reduces assembly time, improves product appearance, and enhances sealing against moisture and air
- Excellent vibration resistance: Ensures long-term durability in environments subject to movement and shock
Comparison with Other Adhesive Tapes
- Thicker (2000μm) than standard foam tapes: Provides superior gap filling and cushioning
- Higher adhesion (37N/cm) than conventional tapes: Ensures secure bonding even under stress
- Better thermal resistance (up to 220°C short-term): Suitable for high-heat applications compared to many standard tapes
- Effective in extreme cold (-40°C): Reliable for outdoor and transportation use
- Superior environmental resistance: Outperforms typical tapes in UV, chemical, and moisture resistance
- Deep black color for aesthetic purposes: More discreet than regular white or clear tapes
- Viscoelasticity for dynamic stress absorption: Provides flexibility and movement tolerance beyond rigid adhesive options
Why Choose VST Malaysia?
VST Malaysia is committed to delivering high-performance adhesive solutions like Tesa 7078, designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and outdoor applications. We ensure customers receive reliable and durable bonding solutions with excellent technical support and expertise. Our partnership with leading adhesive brands guarantees quality products that provide long-term value and optimal performance. Trust VST Malaysia for advanced adhesive technologies tailored to your industry’s needs.