User manual 3M VHB COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TAPES SMOOTH TRAILERS BROCHURE

[. . . ] 3 VHBTM Tapes for Smooth-Sided Trailers 1 Smooth look, smooth ride with confidence 2 3 4 3MTM VHBTM Tapes ­ giving trailer buyers what they want: smooth trailers Whether they haul horses, tools, equipment or racing vehicles, trailer owners know what they want. 3M solicited third party research with two primary groups of trailer owners and here are the results: 5 What horse trailer owners want 1. Aesthetics 7 Using 3MTM VHBTM Tape for panel attachment can give your trailer a smooth look with improved durability and a potentially quieter ride. 8 10 9 2 Smooth Sided (3MTM VHBTM Tape) vs. [. . . ] The high strength of 3MTMVHBTM Tape is only part of the equation in building a trailer to last for the miles. In constrained construction using 3MTM VHBTM Tape, the top and bottom of the panels are mechanically fastened (Fig. This constrains panel expansion and increases force on the taped seams that can lead to panel separation. . 23 An unconstrained design is much more durable. Mechanical fasteners are completely eliminated and the taped panels expand and contract without constraint at top and bottom (Fig. This preferred method of panel attachment greatly reduces expansion forces on the seams and helps ensure a long lasting bond. Result: The unconstrained panel design was found to be the most durable smooth panel attachment system. Post Tape 22 5 Third Party Testing of the Unconstrained Design 25 24 To prove the durability of the unconstrained design, 3M sent two trailers to the Bosch Automotive Proving Grounds in South Bend, Indiana. The side panels on one test trailer were attached with 3MTM VHBTM Tapes. An independent test team at Bosch performed durability testing over various road conditions and exposure to heat cycling. Road Condition Durability Testing Testing parameters for heat cycle and road condition durability · Instruments were attached inside each trailer to detect changes in side panel position or dynamics Trailers were overloaded 120% Series of road tests simulated hauling 100, 000 miles String pot 26 · · Instruments for measurement 27 Weight 28 29 30 32 31 Result: After a simulated 100, 000 miles of different road conditions non-constrained panel construction held tight preventing leaks, absorbing vibration, and reducing noise. 33% of the mechanical fasteners were loose at 36, 000 miles. 6 After the 100, 000 mile road test, a pressure washer set at 3200 PSI sprayed water over each seam of the smooth-sided trailer. 3MTM VHBTM Tapes bond and seal in one step, helping reduce or eliminate the sealants required with mechanically-fastened panels. Thermal Cycling Durability Testing After 36, 000 miles each trailer was placed in an environmental chamber and exposed repeatedly to temperature cycling. Heaters inside the enclosure radiated up to 190°F to simulate the sun's heat against the trailer. 30 cycles were repeated for each side of the trailer in the graphics below. Panels with 3M TM VHBTM Tape are at the bottom while mechanically fastened panels are at the top. Thermographic imaging below quantifies the deformation. 34 Heaters radiated up to 190°F 33 Room Temperature Mechanically fastened Heat Elevated to 190°F Unconstrained tape construction 36 35 Result: Unconstrained design looks great and stays strong ­ even in extreme heat. 37 7 Noise and Vibration in Horse Trailers In other testing, an independent noise vibration expert found that a trailer assembled with 3MTM VHBTM Tape was up to 41% quieter at highway speeds and had up to 30% less vibration than a mechanically fastened trailer. Overall Average (OA) Noise and Vibration Reduction for Highway Conditions The confidence of a warranty Based on the track record and recent testing results, 3M now offers a 36-month warranty to qualified manufacturers with properly assembled panels. % Change in Noise and Vibration 0% 10% 20% 38 30% 40% 50% Overall Average Average Vibration Average Noise According to horse experts, reducing noise and vibration during transport could help reduce stress and fatigue for horses. This means shorter recovery times before shows, races or other events. Trailer assembly tool kit 39 Product Information: 3M TM VHBTM Commercial Vehicle Tapes Product Tape Number Thickness w/o liner Mils(mm) CV45F 45(1. 1) Description Adhesive Type Temperature Resistance Minutes Days Hour Weeks 300F (149C) 300F (149C) 200F (93C) 200F (93C) Solvent Resistance Application Ideas Gray, closed-cell acrylic foam carrier. [. . . ] Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, some of which 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 Remedies and Liability: If the 3MTM VHBTM Tape is proved to be defective within the warranty period stated above, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AT 3M'S OPTION, SHALL BE TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF OR TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE 3MTM VHBTM TAPE. 3M shall not otherwise be liable for loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including negligence, warranty, or strict liability. Industrial Business Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division 3M Center Bldg. [. . . ]