Bonding and Assembly Adhesive Solutions
- Overview
- PRODUCT
- VHB Tapes
- Structural Adhesives
- Double Sided
- Spray Adhesives
- Recloseable Fastener
- Adhesives Sealants
- Hot Melt Adhesives
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- APPLICATIONS
- Panel-to-Frame/Stiffer-to-Panel
- Small Joint Assemblies
- Large Surface Lamination
- Mounting and Trim Attachment
- Sealing /Potting and Encapsulating
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- INDUSTRIES
- Resources
- Science of Adhesion
- Benefits of Adhesive
- How Does Adhesion Work
- Adhesive Bond Strength
- Adhesive Formats
- Choosing Industrial Adhesives and Tapes
- Automated Manufacturing with Adhesives and Tapes
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- SUPPORT
Hot Melt Adhesives
Improve productivity and aesthetics while lowering costs and minimizing waste – all with an environmentally friendly and virtually odourless bonding solution.
Markets
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Furniture and Woodworking- Ideal for common assembly types like small joints, large surface lamination and mounting
- Applications include Wood-to-wood, Fabric-to-wood, and Wood-to-plastic bonding
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Product Assembly- Ease of use, speed and flexibility
- Move assemblies immediately upon application with a quick work life
- Bond numerous materials (including metal and plastic)
- Eliminate the need for clamps, fixturing or additional drying time
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Point-of-Purchase, Displays and Trade Exhibits- Quickly and securely bond foam spacers (displays)
- Ideal for attaching samples like wood flooring, laminates, and more
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Packaging and Corrugated Carton Sealing- Simple and easy to use
- Works with any size configurations or challenging surfaces quickly and invisibly
- Bond and seal coated, printed and waxed surfaces
- Easily attach inserts, including heat-sensitive foam
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Transportation and Electrical- Ideal for fabrics, foams, and plastics
- Adds stability during assembly, shipping and end use
- Applications include high-temperature bonding, woven and nonwoven fabrics, foams, plastics, large surface lamination, sealing, potting and encapsulating
Key Solution:
Strength
Speed
Design Flexibility
Types of 3M™ Hot Melt Adhesives
Adhesive Sticks & Bulk
Hot Melt Adhesive Sticks & Bulk Products
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- 100% solid thermoplastic resins
- Liquefies when heated
- Cools, hardens and reaches bond strength within seconds
- Move assemblies immediately upon application with quick work life
- Eliminates the need for clamps, fixturing or additional drying time and energy
Hot Melt Applicators
Hot Melt Applicators
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- Easy to use
- Customisable options for bonding requirements
- Useable for detailed work to high-capacity productions
- Improves productivity
- Lowers costs while minimising waste
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Featured Products- TCQ
- TCQLT
- TC
Hot Melt Accessories
Hot Melt Accessories
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- Provides customizable options for application and assembly needs (including bench mounts, foot pedals)
- Easy application
- Greater capacity with Quadrack™ converters
- Specialty tips (spreaders, T-tips and extension tips) provide added functionality and precise application for improved throughput
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