User manual 3M RECLOSABLE FASTENERS DESIGN GUIDE

[. . . ] Reclosable Fasteners Design Guide Hidden strength for multiple openings and closings wherever people live, relax, work, or play 1 3MTM Reclosable Fasteners Smooth surfaces for your design with closure strength and opening ease matched to the job Zippers, screws, bolts, snaps, hooks and other traditional reclosable fasteners open and close. But if you want to imagine more and achieve more in product design and assembly, consider 3M Reclosable Fasteners for many closings or attachments and easy openings or removals. Clean lines and smooth sleek surfaces ­ 3M Reclosable Fasteners are hidden beneath the surface of your product. [. . . ] Choose adhesive backings for bonding to a wide a variety of surfaces. Liner Pressure sensitive adhesive 3M TM Dual LockTM Reclosable Fasteners family for hundreds of closures with greater holding power When the two sides are pressed together, hundreds of mushroom-shaped stems interlock. Compared to hook and loop, tensile strength is greater with 5x more holding power. Choose adhesive-backed for a wide a variety of surfaces or plain-backed for sewing, stapling or ultrasonic welding into place. 9 Liner Pressure sensitive adhesive Interlocking stems Loop Hook Pressure sensitive adhesive Liner Pressure sensitive adhesive Liner 8 3M Scotchmate Thin Reclosable Fasteners are available when you want low profile, less weight and quick grab. TM TM 3M TM Dual LockTM Low Profile Reclosable Fasteners are available when you want features similar to standard 3M TM Dual LockTM Reclosable Fasteners, but a thinner version. Click for reclosable ideas in these and other areas · Aerospace · Automotive Interiors · Commercial Vehicles (trucks, trailers, buses and rail cars) · Home and Office · Electronics and Electrical · Marine · P. O. P. and Displays 11 10 3MTM ScotchmateTM Reclosable Fasteners Product SJ# xxxx Hook Loop Closure Life (Max. ) 3519FR 3518FR FR Nylon 5, 000 3522 3523 Nylon 5, 000 3526N 3527N Nylon 5, 000 3530 3531 Nylon 5, 000 3532N 3533N Nylon 5, 000 3572 3571 Nylon 5, 000 3576* 3577* Polyester* 1, 000 3586FR* 3587FR* FR Polyester* 1, 000 3MTM ScotchmateTM Thin Reclosable Fastener 3506 3507 Polypropylene / 50 Polyester Fastener Material Adhesive Type Rubber Acrylic Synthetic Synthetic Synthetic Acrylic Acrylic Synthetic Acrylic Liner Film Film Film Film Film Film Film Film Engaged Thickness in. (mm) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 17 (4. 3) Operating Temperature 120°F (49°C) 158°F (70°C) 120°F (49°C) 100°F (37°C) 110°F (43°C) 200°F (93°C) 200°F (93°C) 120°F (49°C) Resist Other Flame Features · rubber rubber rubber Meets FAR 25. 853 Plasticizer resistant adhesive Lead-product Aggresive adhesive Medium tack High performance acrylic adhesive High performance acrylic adhesive Meets FAR 25. 853 Thin, limited cycle life rubber · Paper 0. 04 (0. 09) 120°F (49°C) *Polyester fasteners are best suited where weight gain from moisture is not desired. Standard colors: Black, white, beige (also available in custom colors ­ minimums apply) 3MTM Dual LockTM Reclosable Fasteners Product SJ# (250 / 400 / 170) 3440 / 41 / 42 3223 / 3443 / 44 3460 / 61 / 62 3540 / 41 / 42 3550 / 51 / 52 */ 53 / 54 3560 / 61 / 62 Fastener Material Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Closure Adhesive Engaged Thickness Life Type Color in. (mm) 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 None None None Rubber Acrylic Acrylic Acrylic Black Black Clear Black Black Black Clear 0. 21 0. 24 0. 21 0. 28 0. 27 0. 29 0. 27 (5. 3) (6. 1) (5. 3) (7. 2) (6. 9) (7. 4) (6. 9) Operating Temperature 200°F 200°F 200°F 120°F 180°F 180°F 180°F (93°C) (93°C) (93°C) (49°C) (82°C) (82°C) (82°C) Other Features Plain back Non-woven backing for attaching Clear for color matching Good for LSE bonding High performance acrylic foam adhesive Grey foam Clear for color matching, high performance VHB tape adhesive Low profile, LSE adhesive Low profile, high performance VHB tape adhesive 3MTM Dual LockTM Low Profile Reclosable Fastener 4570 4580 Polypropylene Polypropylene 100 100 Acrylic Acrylic Clear Clear 0. 105 (2. 7) 0. 110 (2. 8) 158°F (70°C) 180°F (82°C) All PSA products are on film liners (except SJ4570 and SJ3506/07 have paper liners) ­ four square inches of fastening area per pound of static load is a suggested starting point. Rubber adhesives are suited for indoor applications or attachments to low surface energy (LSE) materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, powder coated paints, etc. Acrylic adhesives are better suited for outdoor, high temperature or high humidity applications. * Not available in 250. See Dual Lock Mix and Match Program for alternative adhesives ­ Refer to Fastening Price Pages Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Now it's easier than ever to get connected ­ www. 3M. com/fasteners. 3115 for additional information or sales assistance. PRODUCT USE: All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond 3M's control can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user's method of application. [. . . ] LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Except where prohibited by law, 3M and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. Industrial Business Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center Bldg. 3115 www. 3M. com/fasteners 3M, Scotchmate and Dual Lock are trademarks of 3M. [. . . ]