Mactac

Mactac Features and Applications

Substrates

• Painted, powder coated, and anodized metal
• ABS, polycarbonate, acrylic, and PVC sheet
• Low surface energy plastics including polypropylene and HDPE
• PE and polyether polyurethane foam
• Glass, wood, and corrugated
• Zero VOC painted drywall
• Felt, fabric, and printed vinyl

Applications

• Interior signage, ADA plaque, and nameplate mounting
• Acoustic panel, shiplap, and decorative paneling
• Mirror, fixture, and dispenser mounting
• Panel and cladding assembly as a fastener replacement
• Gasket and foam fabrication
• Appliance and white goods assembly
• RV, trailer, and recreational vehicle interior trim
• Print mounting, laminating, and graphics assembly
• Cut vinyl graphics application

Key Features by Product Family

• Macbond Ultra 555 (IM1763, IM1863) MP555 rubber adhesive on white PE foam, 1/32 inch on IM1763 and 1/16 inch on IM1863. High tack with cohesive strength, holds on low surface energy materials and zero VOC painted drywall. Crosses 3M 4032.
• Macmount XT (IM1900XT) High tack XT rubber adhesive on a 1/32 inch crosslinked PE foam carrier. 500 plus hours to shear failure, conformable for uneven surfaces and gap fill.
• Macbond XT film (IB1178XT, IB1444XT) 0.5 mil clear PET or 2.6 mil opaque white carrier with aggressive rubber on both faces. Die cuts and handles cleanly, performs on most LSE surfaces.
• Macbond HTA410 (IB4132, IB4432) High tack UV cured acrylic at 2.4 mil per side on a 72 pound poly coated Kraft liner. Solvent and UV resistant, instant adhesion to polyether polyurethane foam.
• Macfilm (IF4042, IF4044) Unsupported HSA440 acrylic at 2.0 and 4.0 mil with no carrier, for the lowest possible profile. IF4042 crosses 3M 467MP. IF4044 is the nearest cross to 3M 468MP, 4.0 mil against 5.0 mil, so pull a sample before converting a running job.
• GS Rivet Tapes (GS1001, GS1013) Solvent free rubber adhesive from 5 mil to 50 mil in adhesive widths from 0.5 to 11.5 inches, behind a dry edge liner for handling. 20 plus lbs per square inch quick tack, 22 plus lbs per inch peel, 300 plus hours to shear failure. Made to order sizes ship in 10 to 15 working days.
• MACtransfer 210 Medium tack translucent saturated paper at 4.3 mil. Lifts and positions cut vinyl graphics, then releases clean.

Temperature Range

Most Mactac rubber systems apply at +50 degrees F and hold in service from 0 to 180 degrees F. The HTA410 acrylic systems carry the wider solvent and UV resistance. Confirm against the product data sheet for the exact part number before specifying.