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Large Surface Lamination
Use the surface-to-surface strength of 3M lamination adhesives and tapes to resist shear and peel stresses.
Large surface laminations are two surfaces of similar size, either rigid or flexible, bonded together where a majority of one surface is contacting the other. They often require full surface attachment, a flexible bond and the ability to position parts.
Typical bonding requirements for Large Surface Lamination include:
- Shear and peel strength
- Temperature and solvent resistance
- Favorable aesthetics with low read-through
- Speed and convenience in application
- Fast rate of strength build
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Furniture AssemblyFast bonding with little or no fixturing greatly enhances aesthetics of final products.
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Wall ConstructionLaminating walls requires full surface lamination.
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General PackagingPackaging and Marketing Materials require a flexible bond with the ability to reposition parts.
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Fibreglass InsulationAggressive tack with high initial grab and sufficient open time for quick repositioning of substrates.
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- Acrylic, epoxy and urethane adhesives
- Over 1000 psi in overlap shear strength
- For highest strength, fatigue and environmental resistance
- Excellent for metal-to-metal bonds
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- Can be sprayed, brushed or roll applied
- Very fast and easy coverage of large areas
- Covers irregular and mildly textured shapes
- Bonds the widest range of substrates
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- 100% solid
- Thermoplastic resin
- Reaches bond strength in seconds
- Best for wood and plastic
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- Hot-applied thermosetting adhesive
- Immediate strength and holding power
- Final cured strength over 1,000 psi
- Best for wood and plastic
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- Pressure sensitive adhesive on a liner
- Lamination by hand or automation
- Instant adhesion with no mess
- Very thin bond lines
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