3M™ Hand Tape Applicator CV45 helps you apply 3M™ VHB™ Tape CV45 (1″ x 0.045″ (25.4 mm x 1.14 mm)) to overlap panel seams with no bubbles. This tool has a built-in off-set that recesses the tape 1/16” from the panel edge. This method may help increase taping speed and accuracy for better throughput while maintaining quality levels.
Recommended Applications
- Panel-to-panel overlap seams in trailer and truck body assembly
Proven Reliability from 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
3M™ VHB™ Tape offers a durable bond in a way that mechanical fasteners can’t. This tape enhances the appearance of finished goods by eliminating rivets and screws while providing immediate handling strength. In most cases, fastening with 3M™ VHB™ Tape is a quicker process than drilling, fastening, or using liquid adhesive. Our versatile line of tapes can be used indoors or outdoors in a variety of applications, including window, door and sign assembly, electronics, construction and countless other industrial applications. Chemically resistant as well as UV and temperature stable, 3M™ VHB™ Tape can withstand the heat of Dubai to the cold of Canada. The unique acrylic chemistry is extremely durable and resistant to change over time, making this a long-lasting and powerful tape you can trust.
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In our 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, we apply the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, our technologies help customers like you deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.

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