Why Ride Tech Moto Uses Premium Adhesive and Custom-Formulated Polymers
Every Ride Tech Moto helmet-specific camera mount is paired with genuine 3M VHB adhesive. This adhesive plays a critical role in impact resistance, vibration control, and long-term camera security.
3M VHB is an industrial structural adhesive designed to form a long-lasting bond on parts exposed to vibration, weather, and sustained load. Once applied correctly, it flows into the surface at a microscopic level, creating a high-strength bond that resists tensile forces, temperature swings, rain, and high wind speeds commonly experienced during real-world riding.
Many competitors rely on off-brand adhesive alternatives to reduce costs. We do not. Using genuine 3M adhesive significantly increases our manufacturing cost, but protecting your action camera and delivering long-term reliability matters more to us than short-term profit margins. To date, we have never received a report of a camera falling off due to adhesive failure.
To ensure proper installation, every Ride Tech Moto mount includes the necessary surface preparation tools. This eliminates oils, dust, and residue that can compromise adhesion and ensures the adhesive bonds directly to the helmet and mount for a hold designed to last the lifetime of the helmet.
Why Material Choice Matters for Adhesive Performance
Adhesive performance is not determined by tape alone. The surface it bonds to is just as important.
All Ride Tech Moto mounts are injection molded, not 3D printed. This allows us to custom-formulate our own polymer, specifically engineered to work in harmony with high-performance adhesive systems.
Injection molding produces a single, solid, non-porous part. The surface is uniform, dense, and free of micro-voids. This gives VHB adhesive exactly what it needs to properly wet the surface and develop maximum bond strength.
In contrast, 3D-printed mounts are built layer by layer, creating microscopic pores and surface inconsistencies. These parts can absorb oils, moisture, and even cleaning solvents like isopropyl alcohol into the material itself. Even after thorough cleaning, contaminants can remain trapped beneath the surface, preventing uniform adhesive flow and reducing bond reliability.
Because most 3D-printed competitors are limited to off-the-shelf filaments that are not engineered for adhesive bonding, they often combine incompatible materials with off-brand adhesives. Under high wind loads, weather exposure, or long-term vibration, this combination can lead to peeling, bond failure, or complete camera detachment.
Engineered Surface Design for Real-World Riding
We take adhesion one step further.
During tooling development, we precisely machine micro-scale surface features directly into our injection molds at the adhesive contact area. These engineered surface textures improve shear resistance and help distribute forces created by wind pressure, head movement, and shoulder checks at highway speeds.
This approach enhances bond stability without compromising surface uniformity, resulting in a mount that stays secure even under aggressive riding conditions.
Built for Riders Who Demand Reliability
Our manufacturing process, material formulation, and adhesive selection are the result of years of refinement and real-world testing. This is why riders around the world trust Ride Tech Moto mounts for their GoPro, DJI, and Insta360 cameras.
We do not rely on generic materials or shortcuts. We engineer every component to work together as a system, delivering consistent fit, long-term durability, and confidence every time you ride.
That commitment to quality is why so many riders are switching to Ride Tech Moto and why our mounts continue to set the standard for helmet-mounted action camera security.
