Bonding and Assembly
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- 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
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- APPLICATIONS
- Large Surface Lamination
- Sealing Encapsulating
- Small Joint Assembly
- Gasket Attachment
- Mounting Trim Attachment
- Panel-to-frame/Stiffener-to-Panel
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Panel-to-Frame and Stiffener-to-Panel Assembly
Permanently bond panels to rigid frames, or add rigid stiffeners to support large panels.
Advanced bonding and adhesive solutions for product design panels, frame reinforcements, and more.
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Panel assemblies are significant in today’s construction, transport, and general industries. Holding strength, water-tight sealing, and thermal flexibility are critical for product designs and load-bearing panels. 3M panel bonding adhesives and other solutions help you meet these design and strength requirements while enhancing final product aesthetics.
Assemblies Explained
Panel-to-Frame
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Panel-to-Frame Assemblies
Panel-to-frame assemblies occur when decorative or load-bearing panels are applied to a rigid frame for support.
Typical Bonding Requirements for Panel Assemblies- Dead load holding strength
- Flexibility for dynamic loads or thermal expansion mismatch
- Gap filling or variation in fit from end to end
- Water-tight sealing
Applications include:
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Construction Facades -
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Metal Cabinets -
Appliances
Panel-to-Frame Assemblies
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Stiffener-to-Panel Assemblies
Stiffeners are applied to panels to give extra support and rigidity. The video above demonstrates the necessary steps:
- Stiffeners added to wall panel
- Application of tape
- Removal of liner
- Assembly attached to the server rack
Typical Requirements for Panel Assemblies- Dead load holding strength
- Flexibility for dynamic loads or thermal expansion mismatch
- Gap filling or variation in fit from end to end
- Water-tight sealing
Applications include:
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Construction Facades -
Trailer Panels -
Elevator Walls -
Metal Cabinets
3M Panel Assembly Solutions
3M tapes, adhesives, sealers and fasteners offer a range of options for panel-to-frame and stiffener-to-panel applications. These choices maintain elasticity for dynamic loads, and allow expansion differences when temperatures change.
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- Replaces screws, rivets, welds, and mechanical fasteners
- Instant strength
- High ultimate bond and seals simultaneously
- Viscoelastic and flexible for thermal expansion/contraction
- Best for flat-to-flat applications with consistent bond line thickness
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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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- Single component adhesive technology
- Outstanding sealing properties
- Fill larger and irregular gaps including rough substrates
- Flexible for thermal expansion/contraction
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- Strong yet easily removable
- Allows access for servicing or replacement of panels
- Usable with 3M™ VHB™ Tape or other 3M solutions
Design Challenges of Panel-to-Frame and Stiffener-to-Panel
The Science Of Adhesion
Explore the science behind 3M Industrial Tapes and Adhesives’ strong bonds, and how it equips you with full design flexibility.
Break the barriers of mechanical fasteners
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