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110 Pages·2015·2.37 MB·English

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Selection Guide
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Table of Contents
Fundamentals of Adhesion .......................................................3 Commercial Graphics
Adhesive Surface Contact ........................................................3 3M™ Graphic Films .........................................................64–66
Product Constructions .............................................................4 3M™ Screen Printing Inks ......................................................66
3M™ Commercial Graphics — Glossary .................................66
Bonding Tapes
Considerations for Selecting 3M™ Bonding Tapes ..................6–7 Release Liners
Adhesive Families ...............................................................8–9 3M™ Release Liners and Printable Films.................................68
Selection Guides .............................................................10–12
Single Coated Tapes
Adhesive Properties ........................................................13–14
Selection Guides and Reference Charts ............................70–71
Liner Reference Chart ...........................................................15
3M™ Single Coated Tapes ...............................................72–78
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes ..........................................16–19
3M™ Single Coated Foam Tapes ............................................79
3M™ Double Linered Adhesive Transfer Tapes ...................20–21
3M™ Single Coated Foil/Foam Sheets ....................................79
3M™ Double Coated Tapes ..............................................22–24
3M™ Extreme Sealing Tapes ..................................................79
3M™ Differential Double Coated Tapes ...................................25
3M™ Repulpable Tapes .........................................................80
3M™ Removable/Repositionable Tapes ...................................25
3M™ Protective Tapes .....................................................81–83
3M™ Extended Liner Tapes ....................................................26
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tapes (PPT)...............................84
3M™ Membrane Switch Spacers ......................................27–28
3M™ EMI Shielding and Electrical Tapes ...........................85–87
3M™ Screen Printable Adhesives ...........................................28
3M™ Industrial Attachment Tapes — X-Series ........................29 Reclosable Fasteners
Scotch® ATG Adhesive Transfer Tapes.....................................30
3M™ Hook and Loop Reclosable Fasteners .............................89
3M™ VHB™ Tapes ...........................................................30–31
3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners ..................................90
3M™ Double Coated Foam Tapes ...........................................31
3M™ Dual Lock™ — Piece Parts ......................................91–92
3M™ Bonding Films ..............................................................32
Specialty Products
3M™ Tapes for Electronic Solutions ..................................32–34
3M™ Bumpon™ Protective Products .................................94–96
Performance Label Materials
3M™ Viscoelastic Damping Polymers ......................................97
Adhesive Families ...........................................................36–37
3M™ Safety-Walk™ Slip Resistant Materials ............................97
Selection Guide .....................................................................38
3M™ Premium Polyurethane Foam Tapes ...............................98
Adhesive Properties ........................................................39–40
Flexographic Mounting Systems
Facestock Properties .......................................................41–43
Liner Selection ......................................................................44 3M™ Flexographic Mounting Systems ..........................100–101
3M™ Roll Label Materials ................................................45–51 E-Series Tapes with Easy Mount Adhesive ............................102
3M™ Dot Matrix Label Materials .............................................52 EH-Series Adhesive .............................................................102
3M™ Digital Label Materials ...................................................53 3M™ Thin Tapes ..................................................................102
3M™ Removable Label Materials ............................................54 3M™ Flexographic Mounting Aids .........................................103
3M™ Tamper Evident Label Materials .....................................55 3M™ Non-Repulpable Splicing Tapes ....................................103
3M™ Health Care Label Materials ...........................................56
Numerical Product Index..............................................104–107
3M™ Sheet Label Materials .............................................57–59
3M™ Overlaminate Label Materials ..................................60–61
3M™ Foil Label Materials .......................................................62
3M™ Tire Label Materials ......................................................62
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Fundamentals of Adhesion
Selecting the proper adhesives for a Adhesion is the molecular force of In comparison, water beads up into small
nameplate, label or membrane switch attraction between unlike materials. spheres on a freshly waxed car. It is an
application requires consideration of The strength of attraction is determined example of low surface energy — the
environmental, surface, appearance and by the surface energy of the material. liquid (or adhesive) does not flow out.
other performance requirements. Our The higher the surface energy, the
Surface energy is measured by dynes per
purpose here is to cover some of the greater the molecular attraction. The
centimeter. The dyne level is the actual
principles of adhesion. lower the surface energy, the weaker
reading of the critical surface tension.
the attractive forces.
Surface contact is fundamental to
Modified acrylic and synthetic adhesives
adhesive performance. To maximize Greater molecular attraction results
with better flow (or “wet-out”)
adhesive contact on a surface: in increased contact between an characteristics have been developed
• It must be dry and free of contaminates. adhesive and substrate. In other words, to adhere to low surface energy
for a high surface energy material, the substrates. The Surface Energy Chart
• Firm pressure must be applied to
adhesive can flow (or “wet-out”) to below compares the relative surface
increase the flow and contact of the
assure a stronger bond. energy of commonly used substrates.
adhesive with the substrate.
Consider an automobile that has not 3M™ High Performance Acrylic
• Time and temperature will increase the
been waxed for a long time. When water Adhesive 200MP will not readily adhere
surface contact and adhesion values.
contacts the surface, it spreads in large to substrates categorized as having “low
• Oil contaminated materials may be puddles. The unwaxed car surface exhibits surface energy.” However, 3M acrylic
addressed with the 3M™ Adhesive high surface energy — the molecular adhesives have been designed to adhere
300LSE or 350 families. attraction allows the water to flow. to low surface energy plastics, and should
be considered for those applications.
Surface Energy Chart
Metal Surfaces (High Surface Energy) High Surface Energy Plastics (HSE) Low Surface Energy Plastics (LSE)
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mJ/m2 Surfaces mJ/m2 Surfaces mJ/m2 Surfaces mJ/m2 Surfaces
1103 Copper Polyimide 43 Polyurethane Paint 37 PVA
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840 Aluminum Industrial Film 42 ABS 36 Polystyrene
753 Zinc 47 Phenolic 42 Polycarbonate 36 Acetal
526 Tin 46 Nylon 39 PVC Rigid 33 EVA
458 Lead 45 Alkyd Enamel 38 Modified PPE Resin 31 Polyethylene
700–1100 Stainless Steel 43 Polyester 38 Acrylic 29 Polypropylene
250–500 Glass Porcelain 43 Epoxy Paint 28 Polyvinyl Fluoride Film
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Broad
Powder Coated Paints
Range
Note: These values are provided as a guide. Formulation modifications can substantially alter surface energies.
Adhesive Surface Contact
Applying firm pressure to the bond increases adhesive flow and contact for more secure bonding.
Time and temperature will typically further increase contact and adhesion values.
11. Initial Contact (Minimal Contact) 22. After Rubdown (More Contact) 33. After Dwell Time (Excellent Contact)
Adhesive Bonding Surface Adhesive Bonding Surface Adhesive Bonding Surface
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Product Constructions
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes 3M™ Performance Label Materials
Release Liner
Topcoat
Pressure Sensitive (if applicable)
Adhesive
Facestock
Adhesive
Liner
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3M™ Double Coated Tapes 3M™ Single Coated Tapes
Release Liner
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
Backing
(vinyl, metal foil, etc.)
Carrier
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
Adhesive
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3M™ Double-linered Adhesive 3M™ Reclosable Fasteners — Hook and Loop
Transfer Tapes — Sheets
Release Liner
Loop
Liner
with pressure sensitive adhesive
Hook
Adhesive with pressure sensitive adhesive
Release Liner
Liner
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3M™ Double Coated Spacers — Sheets 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners
Liner
Liner Adhesive
Interlocking Stems
Adhesive
Adhesive
Carrier
Liner
Adhesive
Liner
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3M™ VHB™ and Double Coated Foam Tapes 3M™ Single Coated Foam Tapes
Release Liner Release Liner
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
Carrier
Release Liner
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
Foam Carrier
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
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Bonding Tapes
Improve Your
Products’ Appearance,
Performance Process
and
When it comes to bonding tapes, you need comprehensive and
versatile solutions that are convenient and easy to use. 3M offers
a full line of innovative tapes with pressure-sensitive adhesive
on two sides for attaching various substrates with a variety of
strengths — from permanent to repositionable.
Choose from thousands of material combinations to improve your
products’ appearance, performance and process.
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Considerations
When Selecting the Right
3M™ Bonding Tapes for Your Product and Process
What materials are you bonding?
How will the assembly be used?
• Type of substrate or hard-to-bond materials
• Bonding dissimilar materials
• Configuration of your part (design/shape)
• Appearance and aesthetic considerations
• Need for disassembly for maintenance or service
Mechanical Fastener
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3M™ Adhesive
How the product will be processed?
• Need high-speed bonding
• Need to be able to reposition
• Will be subjected to vibration
• Requires heat and/or pressure for bonding
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Aesthetics and Surface Integrity
With uniform stress distribution of adhesives and tapes,
How do you need the adhesive
lighter, thinner materials can be used without concerns
to perform?
about distortion, splitting, or crazing at the mechanically
fastened site. Elimination of holes in metal also reduces
• M atch strength to stresses/combination of stresses:
the chances for rust and corrosion.
Tensile, Shear, Cleavage and Peel
• Flexibility
• Maintain surface integrity
• Permanent bond
• Resist heat and/or moisture
• Bond and seal
• Reduce risk of bimetallic corrosion and/or rust
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harsh environmental conditions?
• Very low or very high temperatures
• High humidity
Bonds Subjected to Vibration
• Chemicals
The viscoelasticity of many 3M adhesives and tapes
• Water improves resistance to vibration fatigue by imparting
• Dirt/dust flexibility to a joint or bonded area.
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Tensile is pull exerted equally over the entire
joint. Pull direction is straight and away from the
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Shear is pull directed across the adhesive, forcing
the substrates to slide over each other.
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Cleavage is pull concentrated at one edge of the
joint, exerting a prying force on the bond. The other
edge of the joint is theoretically under zero stress.
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Peel is concentrated along a thin line at the edge of
the bond where one substrate is flexible. The line is
the exact point where an adhesive would separate if
the flexible surface were peeled away from its mating
surface. Once peeling has begun, the stress line stays
out in front of the advancing bond separation.
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Adhesive Families
Adhesive families have been color coded to make cross referencing between charts easier.
100 High Temperature Acrylic 300FR Flame Retardant
100 • U p to 450°F short-term heat resistance and excellent 300FR • M eets various flame retardancy standards such as
solvent resistance. UL94 V-O/2, F.A.R. 25.853, and FMVSS 302.
• H igh peel strength compared to other acrylic formulations. • Similar adhesive properties to adhesive 300 family.
• E xceptional shear strength even at elevated temperatures. • G ood adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including
• E xhibits low outgassing characteristics. LSE plastics, foams and fabrics.
100MP High Performance Acrylic 300LSE Low Surface Energy Acrylic
100MP • U p to 500°F short-term heat resistance and outstanding 300LSE • Up to 300°F short-term heat resistance.
solvent resistance. • O utstanding adhesion to low surface energy plastics,
• H igher peel strength than most other acrylic formulations. powder coated paints and lightly oiled metals.
• Exceptional shear strength even at elevated temperatures. • Good chemical and humidity resistance.
100HT Ultra High Temperature Acrylic 300MP High Tack Acrylic
100HT • U p to 550°F short-term heat resistance and outstanding 300MP • U p to 250°F short-term heat resistance for automotive
solvent resistance. interior applications.
• H igher peel strength than most other acrylic formulations. • Designed especially to bond most plastics and foams.
• Exceptional shear strength even at elevated temperatures. • Economical attachment of graphics.
200MP High Performance Acrylic 300SF Solventless
200MP • U p to 400°F short-term heat resistance and excellent 300SF • Excellent initial adhesion.
solvent resistance. • Ideal for use on coated papers and other
• O utstanding adhesion to metal and high surface smooth surface materials.
energy plastics. • Manufactured using a solventless adhesive
• Excellent shear strength to resist slippage and edge lifting. coating process.
• Short term repositionability for placement accuracy.
320 High Tenacity Acrylic
220 Industrial Acrylic 320 • D esigned for use with 3M™ Label Component Systems
220 • U p to 350°F short-term heat resistance and good for protected graphics printing of polyester films.
chemical resistance. • Can also be used in constructing custom tamper-
• G ood shear strength and chemical resistance for indicating labels.
general purpose industrial applications. • O ffers excellent flagging resistance and adhesion to
• G ood adhesion to most metal and high surface a variety of substrates.
energy plastics.
340 High Tack Acrylic
290 Low Outgassing Acrylic 340 • Up to 180°F short-term heat resistance.
290 • Up to 450°F short-term heat resistance. • Excellent bonding to foam and other substrates.
• E xceeds most OEM specifications for outgassing and • High tack adhesive.
long-term performance. • Medium shear strength.
• High peel strength compared to other acrylic formulations.
• Exceptional shear strength even at elevated temperatures. 350 High Performance Acrylic
350 • Up to 450°F short-term heat resistance.
300 High Strength Acrylic • E xcellent solvent resistance and adhesion to
300 • Up to 250°F short-term heat resistance. LSE materials.
• High initial adhesion especially to low surface energy plastics.
• Q uick flowing to speed lamination of textured
plastics, foams, fabrics and coated papers.
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Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
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