Application of spray adhesive to large surface area for lamination.

Large Surface Lamination

Use the surface-to-surface strength of 3M adhesives and tapes to resist shear and peel stresses.

Speedy strength for stress and temperature resistance

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 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

Large Surface Lamination Applications

Furniture Assembly

Fast bonding with little or no fixturing greatly enhances aesthetics of final products.
Wall Construction

Laminating walls requires full surface lamination.
General Packaging

Packaging and Marketing Materials require a flexible bond with the ability to reposition parts.
Fibreglass Insulation

Aggressive tack with high initial grab and sufficient open time for quick repositioning of substrates.

3M Large Surface Lamination Solutions

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesives
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
3M™ Contact and Spray Adhesives
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
3M™ Hot Melt Adhesives
100% solid

Thermoplastic resin

Reaches bond strength in seconds

Best for wood and plastic
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ PUR Adhesives
Hot-applied thermosetting adhesive

Immediate strength and holding power

Final cured strength over 1,000 psi

Best for wood and plastic
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes
Pressure sensitive adhesive on a liner

Lamination by hand or automation

Instant adhesion with no mess

Very thin bond lines

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