Bonding and Assembly
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- 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
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- Adhesive Transfer Tapes & Double Coated Tapes
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- Reclosable Fasteners
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- Foam Tapes
- Hot Melt Adhesives
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- APPLICATIONS
- Large Surface Lamination
- Sealing Encapsulating
- Small Joint Assembly
- Gasket Attachment
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- Panel-to-frame/Stiffener-to-Panel
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Reclosable Fasteners
Alternatives to mechanical fasteners and adhesives for removable, serviceable, and accessible applications.
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Dissimilar Bonding
Design flexibility
Security
Lightweight
Types of Reclosable Fasteners
3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners
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3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners- Five times stronger than conventional products
- Easy separation and invisible aesthetic
- Snap and lock into place efficiently
- Secure, easy and convenient
3M™ Hook and Loop Fasteners
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3M™ Hook and Loop Fasteners- Resilient for thousands of easy openings and secure closings
- Durable hooks on one side and pliable loops on the other
- Tight closure and easy-peel opening
- Available in different colours
- Attaches to a variety of substrates
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Electronics
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ElectronicsSecurely fasten and mount electronic devices such as cameras and drones with fasteners that can provide easy application, usage and increased durability.
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Applications involved:
- Toll transponders: Attach digital devices to a variety of surfaces with durable adhesion to glass and plastic substrates.
- Drone accessories: Secure propellors and battery-changing hubs securely with strong hold to prevent accessories falling off.
- Power strip attachments: Increase flexibility of use for power strip attachments with pressure-sensitive, high-adhesion fasteners.
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General Industrial
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General IndustrialEnable lightweight material usage and replace mechanical fasteners in exterior panel bonding, wire bundling and access panel attachments.
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Applications involved:
- Wire bundling: Efficiently secure loose wires without bundling straps/tapes with high temperature resistance.
- Product assembly: Increase productivity and design flexibility with easy-to-use fasteners on smooth surfaces such as polished metals.
- Access panels: Attach access panels to industrial, electronic and electrical equipment.
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Manufacturing
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ManufacturingReduce time and costs in production with durable fastening to hold assembly parts and establish smooth designs by eliminating mechanical fasteners.
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Applications involved:
- Plastic bonding: Synthetic rubber-based adhesives bond well to low surface energy plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene.
- Office partitioning: Produce modular fittings for offices with design flexibility and secure fastening to hold parts in place.
- General purpose bonding: Eliminate drilling, grinding, refinishing, screwing, welding and associated clean-up with smooth, clean bonds.
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Medical/Healthcare
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Medical/HealthcareEnable greater accessibility and quicker usage for healthcare and hospital applications with greater shear strength and stronger adhesion.
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Applications involved:
- Surgical gowns: Attach closure systems on medical gowns with high EtO and Gamma radiation stability.
- Medical devices: provide durable tube and cord holders or securement with fasteners enabled with and without adhesives.
- Gurney cushions: enable multiple removals and reassemblies in transportation gurneys.
Recommended Products:-
3M™ Medical Loop Fastener 7331 -
3M™ Medical Hook Fastener 7334 -
3M™ Medical Hook Fastener 7335
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Signage
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SignageAnchor a variety of indoor signages in residential and commercial buildings with high initial adhesion and secure fastening.
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Applications involved:
- Glass doors: Increase adhesion and drop resistance when attaching plastic signs to glass doors and windows.
- Banners: Easily hang and remove frequently changed banners and signages while maintaining integrity of initial adhesion.
- Display shelves: Attach and secure display shelves in various substrates, such as metals, glass, plastics, powder-coated paints and MSE/LSE plastics.
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Transportation
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TransportationAchieve durable adhesion to a variety of applications in the transportation industry, across vehicles such as buses, vans, ambulances and other vehicles.
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Applications involved:
- Ambulances: Firmly attach cushioning pads and equipment holders with high adhesion to allow for quick access.
- Buses: Securely fasten ceiling panels to interiors and removable cushion protectors that can withstand repeated usage.
- Automotives: Attach removable vehicle accessories to dashboard and secure carpeting with increased vibration damping.
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See 3M™ Reclosable Fasteners in Action
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