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Large Surface Lamination
Learn how 3M adhesives can improve the durability of your products with greater surface-to-surface strength.
Position parts, bond curves, and join large areas efficiently
Overcome the design and strength constraints posed by mechanical fasteners. Rigid nuts and bolts concentrate stress to a single point, leading to joint fatigue and accelerating the effects of peel and shear stresses. 3M's industrial adhesives and tapes increase surface-to-surface contact, dispersing stress over an entire area for a stronger, more durable bond. Applied between surfaces, the adhesive's invisible joints deliver a smooth, seamless finish that elevates your product designs.
Designed to make laminate assemblies fast and convenient, here's how 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes can streamline your process:
Design challenges associated with large surface lamination
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Speed and efficiency
Available in aerosol spray, cylinder, and even tape formats, these adhesives will optimise your laminate assembly process. Conveniently apply the adhesive manually or with the help of an applicator.
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Aesthetics with low read-through
Reduce unsightly punctures, marks and distortions on adhered surfaces with 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes. Featuring low-sag properties, these bonding solutions enable better precision with their ability to reposition parts after application.
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PRO TIP
Adhesives and tapes are weakest in one-dimensional stresses concentrated on the leading edge of a bond. This is where mechanical fastening performs best. The easiest way to mitigate peel in a surface lamination is by incorporating mechanical fasteners at the edge of the bond. These serve as peel terminators and prevent cracks from propagating through the bulk of the bond.
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If for aesthetic reasons or otherwise, mechanical fasteners are not appealing, incorporation of transition strips or mechanical lips to the design can provide a smooth transition from one surface to another and provide the same benefit of peel-terminating rivets.
Design confidently with the trusted solution
Streamline your processes and achieve greater cost-efficiency with adhesives and tapes that deliver reliable bonding for any design. Contact our experts to tailor a solution for your assembly needs.
Performance factors for large surface lamination
Bonding and assembly solutions with the features below are best suited for strong, lasting bonds in large surface lamination:
- Shear and peel strength
- Temperature and solvent resistance
- Favourable aesthetics with low-read-through
- Speed and convenience in application
- Fast rate of strength build
- Flexible when dry, not stiff
3M adhesives deliver quick, efficient bonding and excellent aesthetics for large surface lamination applications. Explore the range below:
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| + Suitable for manufacturing industries |
+ Manual, with applicator |
+ + + Hold over 1,000 psi in overlap shear strength |
| + + + Suitable for transportation and construction applications |
+ + Aerosols, cylinders, and bulk |
+ Overlap shear strength approximately 500 psi |
* Adhesive performance is dependent on cure temperature and size of assembly.
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