AFTC SilverTape AM1000HC-series

Heavy Duty Double Sided Tape for Automotive Applications

What is heavy duty double sided tape?

Heavy duty double sided tape is a high-strength adhesive solution designed to replace mechanical fasteners in demanding applications. It offers excellent vibration resistance, environmental durability, and long-term adhesion on materials like metal, plastic, and composites, making it ideal for automotive assembly.

If you're sourcing high-strength adhesive systems to replace mechanical fasteners in vehicle assembly, AFTC's SilverTape AM1000-series provides durable, reliable bonding engineered for demanding automotive environments.

High-End Performance Without Compromise

As AFTC's flagship product line, the SilverTape AM1000-series represents our most advanced acrylic foam tape technology. It combines superior strength, long-term durability, and broad material compatibility to meet the most critical requirements of OEM and Tier 1 automotive suppliers.

Designed for structural and semi-structural bonding, it offers:

-Exceptional peel and shear strength for high-load conditions

-Thermal and UV stability across extreme automotive climates

-Viscoelastic foam core that absorbs vibration and accommodates dynamic movement

-Clean, tool-free application that reduces process time and assembly complexity

-Resistance to automotive fluids including oils, fuels, and cleaning agents

-Gap-bridging ability for dissimilar materials with differential expansion

This series delivers the highest performance within AFTC's SilverTape portfolio.

Core Applications in Vehicle Assembly

SilverTape AM1000 is trusted globally for tasks that demand uncompromising strength and long-term reliability:

-Bonding of exterior trims, moldings, and body panels

-Emblem, spoiler, and bracket attachment

-Sensor housing and ADAS component integration

-Lightweight part assembly where mechanical fasteners are unsuitable

-It performs exceptionally well with painted metals, composite substrates, and many plastics used in automotive production.

Why Choose AFTC's SilverTape AM1000-series?

Among AFTC's tape solutions, the AM1000-series delivers the best all-around performance. It's the preferred option when failure is not an option and performance has to be proven over millions of cycles and kilometers.

-Developed for high-end OEM platforms

-Qualified in global automotive programs across North America, Europe, and Asia

-Tested against international durability and environmental standards

-Available in multiple thicknesses and liner options for manual and automated application

For specific surface challenges or broader versatility across materials and use cases, our AFTC SilverPrime line offers outstanding compatibility and can bond nearly any substrate. Many customers use SilverPrime for design flexibility or prototyping, while relying on SilverTape 1000 for maximum in-use strength.

Partnering for Success

AFTC supports automotive projects in over 60 countries, offering localized application support and engineering expertise. We help teams:

-Validate bonding strength with lab-tested data

-Select the optimal tape for new component platforms

-Customize tape width, length, or format for seamless integration

-Our commitment is not just product supply, it's system-level performance.

Contact our automotive bonding specialists today to learn how SilverTape AM1000-series can elevate your assembly process and meet the highest global standards.