3M
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Scotch-Weld
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Epoxy and Acrylic Adhesives
Structural load bearing formulations for
metal, rubber, glass and plastic
Structural adhesives offer many benefits over traditional
mechanical and fusion fastening: greater design freedom,
cleaner lines, less machining and preparation, lighter weight
materials and often less overall cost. Available in duo-pak
cartridges for easy pre-mixing of 2-part formulas during
application and also available in bulk form.
Bonding low surface energy (LSE) simulated
wood composite plastic using 3M
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Scotch-Weld
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Acrylic Adhesive DP8005. A range of manual and
pneumatic applicators are available for accurate
dispensing.
3M
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Scotch-Weld
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Epoxy Adhesive DP460 bonds
steel couplings into aluminium tubing of a bicycle
frame. Couplings are threaded for easy assembly
and disassembly.
With a 400mL cartridge, the 3M
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EPX
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Pneumatic
Applicator applies 3M
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Scotch-Weld
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Epoxy
Adhesive DP420 to bond ABS components of an
automotive breather valve. The toughened epoxy
at the inlet port seals in the high pressure and air/
fuel mixture.
3M
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Scotch-Weld
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Low Odour Acrylic Adhesive
DP810 requires minimal surface preparation for
bonding metal hinges into awning frames. Reaches
handling strength in only 10 minutes.
Brush-applied 3M
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Scotch-Weld
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Epoxy Adhesive
2216 B/A provides a tough, flexible bond between
honeycomb and the framework in entry step panels
of commuter aircraft.
3M
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Structural Adhesives
Ideal Markets
• Commercial Vehicle
• Marine
• Aerospace
Benefits
• Fast, clean application
• Improved aesthetics
• Greater design latitude
• Signage
• General Manufacturing
3M
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EPX nozzles simultaneously mix and
dispense. Extended reach helical nozzle is shown
here bonding ABS components of a pump housing.
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