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In need of 3m vhb tape part number for solar panel mounting

I want to mount my solar panels using 3m VHB tape, but there are many part numbers for this product.

I'm looking at 3"x6" pads on eBay with a part number of 4950,
3M 4950 VHB Double Stick Mounting Sheets 3" x 6" 3 Pcs | eBay, but before I buy I want to be sure they will do the job. Is this the good stuff?

I did look here for info, http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?mwsId=66666UF6EVsSyXTt58T2o8z6EVtQEVs6EVs6EVs6E666666--&fn=70-0709-3862-9.PDF
Michael j
Livermore, Ca for now

1987  Grand Villa 2900 Rear Bath Front 460 Gas Engine.

Re: In need of 3m vhb tape part number for solar panel mounting

Reply #1 –
3M is the source for data sheets on the various tapes.  Here's what I have used for various items.

3M 4956 VHB Double-Sided Foam Tape - 1" x 36 yards S-10137 - Uline

Sometimes available from ebay for a fraction of the cost. 
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

Re: In need of 3m vhb tape part number for solar panel mounting

Reply #2 –

ULine link is for a case.  If you don't need that much ...

3M 4941 Very High Bond Conformable Acrylic Foam Tape, Double-Sided VHB Acrylic

Amazon has lots of selections of width and lengths and some rectangular and round pads as well.

Roger

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
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Re: In need of 3m vhb tape part number for solar panel mounting

Reply #3 –
Have had good experience with Fuser double stick tape from the automotive area.
LORD Corporation - Fusor® 180/181/182 Clear Double-Sided Tape
Might be worth a look see...
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

Re: In need of 3m vhb tape part number for solar panel mounting

Reply #4 –
 Fastenal sells it. I got 100ft from them in Lufkin and it is 1/2" wide by 1mm thick. I use strips of it together. $100 for the box.
John H
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Re: In need of 3m vhb tape part number for solar panel mounting

Reply #5 –
3M VHB Tape 36 yrd x 1 2" Wide 2 Sided Adhesive Body Shop Trim Roll 4956 Stick |

30 bucks.  I've had a roll for several years and haven't noticed any degradation from age.  Keep it sealed up in a ziploc. 
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

Re: In need of 3m vhb tape part number for solar panel mounting

Reply #6 –
 Something wrong with that ad as unless I am wrong 62 mm is around 2 1/2" thick???
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.
 

Re: In need of 3m vhb tape part number for solar panel mounting

Reply #7 –
The add says 62.0 mil thick I think it should read .062 mil.

I bought the 4950 3x6 sheets. After I placed the order the seller suggested 5952 might be a better fit. I ask him to change the order, have not heard back from him yet. Maybe he has gone to bed. :)

Michael j
Livermore, Ca for now

1987  Grand Villa 2900 Rear Bath Front 460 Gas Engine.