3M™ Double Coated Tape 96042

Quick-to-Stick Tape for Difficult-to-Bond Surfaces
Designed with good initial quick-stick, 3M™ Double Coated Tape 96042 is built with a white, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) liner and a silicone adhesive on both sides of a clear, PET carrier. This silicone adhesive provides high bond strength to most silicones and difficult-to-bond to substrates, including silicone rubbers and foams. The strength of this quick-stick adhesive builds over time while offering exceptional temperature performance. Its solvent-resistant properties add durability and resilience.

3M™ Double Coated Tape 96042 was designed with a single liner, providing stable differential release for easy application.

Recommended Applications:


General purpose bonding to silicone elastomers and foams
Vibration damping
High temperature applications


What is Double Coated Tape?
In general, double coated tape is composed of a paper, film, or tissue carrier that is coated on both sides with pressure sensitive adhesive. The adhesive is protected by a peel-away liner that is removed at the time of application. These tapes can be applied by hand or with a dispenser. Double coated tape dispensers are available in a variety of configurations ranging from manual to fully automatic. Applications for double coated tape are found in electronics, automotive, aerospace, general industrial, and fabrication markets.

Bringing Better Ideas to the Surface through Science
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.