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3M Scotch-Weld Composite Surfacing Film AF 325 M, White is a thermosetting epoxy that 3M developed as an excellent product for surfacing composites, where its smooth, void-free surface with minimal pinholes reduces the need for subsequent surface fill or finishing and pre-paint prep.

3M Cylinder Adhesive Spray Tips control your adhesive output from 2 to 18 inches. Proper spray patterns provide uniform coverage and consistent drying times to help keep projects moving forward.

3M Shipping-Mate Palletizing Adhesive was developed as a sprayable, synthetic elastomer-based adhesive for bonding a variety of lightweight materials such as felt, cork, cardboard, paper, wood, plastic wrap and other common materials used in shipping and packaging. This adhesive sprays easily when palletizing everyday products such as salt, pet food, much and more.

3M Foam Fast Spray Adhesive 74 is a fast-drying adhesive that bonds foam and fabric to a wide range of substrates. While offering an aggressive tack with a high initial grab and foam-tearing strength, this adhesive allows sufficient open time to position materials properly thanks to its high-solids content and low soak-in properties. It also provides high coverage and helps create soft, non-dimpling glue lines. Additionally, 3M Foam Fast Spray Adhesive 74 dispenses easily in a lace-spray pattern and applies directly onto surfaces, making it a quick, ‘go-to’, everyday-use solution.

3M Nitrile Industrial Adhesive 4491 is a sprayable, fast-drying adhesive that provides strong, flexible bonds with excellent environmental resistance. 3M also formulated this spray adhesive to offer good resistance to plasticizer migration. In addition, the 3M Nitrile Industrial Adhesive 4491 has the ability to be heat cured to obtain superior physical properties.

3M Neoprene High Performance Contact Adhesive 1357L is a versatile, solvent based adhesive. It offers high immediate handling strength and good heat resistance, and is commonly used for bonding most metals and plastics. It is also suitable for large surface panel or composite lamination.

The 3M Scotch-Weld Composite Surfacing Film AF 163-2 encompasses a family of thermosetting modified epoxy adhesives in film form that provides long-term durability and meets specific challenges for metal and composite solid panel and honeycomb sandwich construction, where high fracture toughness and peel strength is required.

3M Dry Layup Adhesive 1.0 is a sprayable, synthetic elastomer-based adhesive and is designed to reduce the amount of time required for dry layup of fiberglass. Ideal for robotic application. It also helps to reduce wrinkles, which can be a major source of failures. Red colour allows control of the application level

The 3M Adhesive Mix Monitor Power Cord is a component of the 3M Adhesive Mix Monitor system — an advanced solution that provides manufacturers with real-time data on the mix quality of two-part adhesives, helping to manage the quality and product dispensing ratio that can otherwise result in bond failure and faulty adhesive performance. Whether you are establishing a new workflow or aiming to improve the efficiency of your current process, this system can deliver reliable data to help you avoid common pitfalls in the industry. Discover how the 3M Adhesive Mix Monitor system can transform your mixing and dispensing processes by utilizing real-time data as your guide.

3M Marine Premium Filler repairs defects in fiberglass, wood, aluminum and steel for applications both above and below the waterline. This filler is a unique vinyl ester formula that offers resistance to water absorption.

3M UV Activated Film 82175 is a UV-activated and curable film with semi-structural strength but handles like a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). Delivered between two polyester silicone release liners, this clear, slightly yellow film creates precise bonds with very little shrinkage while ensuring good bond line visual appearance. It also makes use of a polyester film carrier, which helps ensure that the tape is easier to handle during slitting and die cutting. With the added benefits of good shear strength, high modulus, and a thin profile, 3M UV Activated Film 82175 is a robust alternative to traditional bonding methods.

Water-Based adhesion promoter designed specifically for use with 3M VHB Tapes. This innovative product not only maximizes adhesion and enables secure bonds but also offers an improved environmental, health, and safety (EHS) profile. With its water-based formulation, 3M VHB Tape Water-Based Promoter UV significantly reduces the amount of solvents, making it non-hazardous and non-flammable. In addition to its EHS benefits, this adhesion promoter features a UV indicator, making it visible under UV light.