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CUSTOMER

Beverage vending machine manufacturer and refurbisher

PART

VHB tape strips on continuous roll

MATERIAL

3M 4945 VHB

APPLICATION

3M 4945 VHB is used to fasten the large screen-printed push buttons to the beverage vending machine.

CHALLENGE 

Customer had been evaluating different types of fastening systems for their new and refurbished beverage buttons. They were looking for a fastening system that would:

 Look aesthetically clean

 Perform well in extreme conditions (-40°F to 140°F)

SOLUTION 

Kingzom proposed 3M 4945 VHB die-cut strips over the traditional rivets and screws fastening system for the beverage buttons. The 3M VHB tape would perform well in a variety of weather conditions and was easier to install. 

CUSTOMER BENEFITS

 The VHB material enhanced the fastening coverage. 

 The strips were cut precisely to an exact length for easy application.

 Customer will see a long-term cost savings by using VHB material over rivets and screws system.