User Guide

Application Profile

3M Industrial Business

PRODUCT

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VHB

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Tapes

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Double Coated Foam Tapes

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Dual Lock

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Reclosable

Fasteners

Application Method

By hand, or by using 3M pull-and-cut, definite-length, or automatic dispensers.

Key Application Requirements

High-strength bond to a variety of surfaces; reliable long-term performance;

labor savings; clean, neat appearance.

Benefits/Advantages To Customer

Reliable, long-term performance: Continuous contact between mated surfaces

provides a strong seal that resists impact and accidental dislodging. 3M

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VHB

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Tapes help protect against environmental conditions and compensate for

thermal expansion between bonded surfaces.

Easy installation: One-step bonding and sealing helps save time. No special

training is required.

Helps reduce assembly cost: Drilling is reduced or eliminated. Curing liquid

adhesives is also eliminated. Time-consuming cleanup and finishing of surfaces

is reduced. No special equipment is required.

Aesthetically pleasing: Virtually invisible when applied between mated parts.

Easy removal: 3M

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Dual Lock

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Reclosable Fasteners allow for easy removal of

mirror surface when cleaning, maintenance checks or replacement is needed.

Tamper-resistant: The strong adhesive make-up of VHB tapes provides a tight,

permanent seal to help prevent tampering or theft of materials from the elevator

structure.

Market: Elevator

Application Description: Bonding mirrors to elevator walls (multiple

products for various possible applications).

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Application Profile Market: Elevator Application Description: Bonding mirrors to elevator walls (multiple products for various possible applications). Application Method By hand, or by using 3M pull-and-cut, definite-length, or automatic dispensers. Key Application Requirements High-strength bond to a variety of surfaces; reliable long-term performance; labor savings; clean, neat appearance.
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Market: Elevator Application Description: Bonding mirrors to elevator walls (multiple products for various possible applications). page 2 Additional Product Information When 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners are pressed together, hundreds of mushroom-shaped stems interlock with one another. An audible “snap” announces that the fastener is locked. Excellent tensile strength results so you can replace unsightly mechanical fasteners in many applications.
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Market: Elevator Application Description: Bonding mirrors to elevator walls (multiple products for various possible applications). page 3 SIC Code 1796 – Installation Building Equipment 3534 – Elevators and Moving Stairways Key Decision Makers Elevator Designers Construction Engineers Building Maintenance Supervisors For Additional Information To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call 1-800-362-3550.