User Guide

Applications and general properties of 3M products for computers and peripherals
Application Unique Application Needs Product Family/Description Product Choices Thickness (mm/inch) Color
1. Case Assembly
Permanent attachment of graphics Excellent adhesion to plastic case. Good 300LSE and 200MP Adhesive Families 9495LE 0.17 (0.007) Clear
and nameplates thermal shock resistance 3M™ Double-coated Tapes and Adhesive Transfer Tapes 467MP/468MP 0.05 (0.002) Clear
3M™ Bonding Films 615 0.06 to 0.30 Yellow
(0.002 to 0.012)
Monitor assembly Replace mechanical fasteners 3M™ VHB™ Tape 5925 0.64 (0.025) Dark gray
5952 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray
4936 0.64 (0.025) Dark gray
4941 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray
Bond housing for computers Permanent bonding of plastic to plastic 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP-810 NA Beige
and peripherals or metal to plastic DP-125, DP-190 Gray
3M™ Plastic Bonding Adhesive 2665 NA Clear
Vibration dissipation and noise Excellent adhesion properties; more solid 3M™ Damping Foil 2552 0.375 (0.8) Silver
reduction of case sounding equipment 3M™ Damping Polymers 242FO2 0.05 (0.002) Clear
AM602 0.08 (0.003) White
Cooling fan vibration damping with Reduce acoustic noise 3M™ VHB™ Tape 5925 0.64 (0.025) Dark gray
die cut parts bonded to housing 5952 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray
4936 0.64 (0.025) Dark gray
4941 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray
Bond polycarbonate printer Better adhesion than ultrasonic welding 300MP and 420 Adhesive Families 9795B, 9690B, 0.13 (0.005) Black
lens into housing 3M™ Double-coated PET Tapes 9795, 9690, 130 (5) Clear
9799,9609, 230 (9) Clear
3M™ Plastic Bonding Adhesive 2665 NA Translucent/White
Hold access panels. Attach Fast, easy secure attachment 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners 3550, 3551, 3552 6.9 (0.27) Black
media storage box to computer 4570 2.7 (0.105) Clear
Bond metal cover to plastic Immediate handling strength; cure to 3M™ Bonding Films 615 0.06 to 0.30 Yellow
for aesthetics structural strength (0.002 to 0.012)
Optically clear with high reliability See-through bond with no edge lifting at 3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8141/8161 0.03 (0.001) Clear
and extreme temp shock resistance high temperatures 9483 0.13 (0.005) Clear
2. Component Assembly
Attach components (ie. document Die-cut parts, ease of application, high 3M™ VHB™ Tape 5925 0.64 (0.025) Dark gray
pocket, rack, insulator, antenna, adhesion, temperature and chemical 5952 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray
security screen) to a computer resistance, long term durability 4941 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray
3M™ High Performance ATT and DC Tapes 467MP, 468MP 0.05 (0.002) Clear
Attach components (ie. mirror, Die-cut parts, ease of application, high 3M™ VHB™ Tape 5925 0.64 (0.025) Dark gray
lens, etc.) to a peripheral adhesion, temperature and chemical 5952 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray
resistance, long term durability 4941 1.10 (0.045) Dark gray
467MP, 468MP 0.05 (0.002) Clear
Bond small parts Adhesion to plastic case and good thermal 300LSE and 200MP Adhesive Families 9495LE 0.17 (0.007) Clear
shock resistant for permanent bond 3M™ Double-coated Tapes and Adhesive Transfer Tapes 467MP/468MP 0.05 (0.002) Clear
3M™ Bonding Films 615 0.06 to 0.30 Yellow
(0.002 to 0.012)
Smooth gliding mouse Easy to apply on underside of mouse 3M™ Slick Surface Tape 5490 0.09 (0.004) Gray
5498 0.10 (0.004) Beige
Micro rigidizing of components for Clear, fast, light curing, non-sag 3M™ Light Cure Adhesives 1214 NA Amber
protection
Strengthen and secure wires to Fast application 3M™ Jet-melt™ Adhesives 3764 NA Clear
resist strain and breakage
3. Display Assembly
Display screen assembly requiring Excellent clarity and adhesion 3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive 8141/8161 0.03 (0.001) Clear
see-through bond 8142 0.05 (0.002) Clear
Help prevent scratches and marring Low surface resistance 3M™ Protective Tapes and Protective Overlaminates 2K05E (notebook) Clear
of monitor screen during assembly (less than 1.0x10^13 ohm), no adhesive 2K25E0 (desktop) 0.02 (0.0008) Orange
and shipping residue, no ghosting at high temp and humidity
4. Flex Circuit Assembly
Electrically conductive bond between Lower temperature, faster bonding at lower 3M™ Heat Bonded Anisotropic Adhesive Films 7313, 7303 0.30 (0.012) Translucent
flexible and rigid circuit boards cost. Replace solder. Lead free 5460R 0.16 (0.006) Translucent
Interconnect flexible circuit to flex Fine pitch (75 micron) interconnection 3M™ Heat Bonded Anisotropic Adhesive Films 5552R 0.08 (0.003) Translucent
or glass with electrically capability. Replace solder which can cause
conductive adhesive bridging; lead free
Flex circuit rigidizing High strength, Z-Axis electric conductivity, 200MP and 100 Adhesive Families 467MP, 468MP 0.05 (0.002) Clear
vibration damping, thermal conductivity. 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes 966 0.05 (0.002) Clear
Excellent adhesion to various metals and 3M™ Bonding Films 615 0.06 to 0.30 Yellow
high surface plastics (0.002 to 0.012)
Cover flex circuits for durable Tough, conformable surface 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tapes 8671 0.34 (0.014) Clear
wear protection
5. PCB Assembly
High temp and solder masking Non-silicone tape designed specifically for 3M™ High Temp Masking Tapes 5563 0.08 (0.003) Amber
masking gold plated fingers and LGA
pads for soldering process
Track PC boards through assembly High temperature resistance, bar code 3M™ High Temperature Label Materials 3922 0.05 (0.002) Matte white
processes printable, adhesion to polymide 7812 0.05 (0.002) Matte white
Component bond rigidizing, Speed of assembly vs silicone adhesives. 3M™ Jet-melt™ Adhesives 3748 Off-white
and wire tacking Good electrical and electronic properties. 3748VO NA Light yellow
Remove greases, solder flux residue, Bulk cleaning 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluids 72DE, 72DA NA Clear
and other soils in vapor degreaser
Moisture resistant coating Protect PCB from fluid 3M™ Novec™ Electronic Coating EGC 1700 NA Clear
6. Identification
Bar code and text for inventory Cost effective thermal transfer printable, 3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Materials 7815 0.08 (0.003) Matte white
control and owner identity adhere to many surfaces for life with 310 Adhesive Family 7816 0.08 (0.003) Gloss white
of product 7875 0.08 (0.003) Matte platinum
OFM 0402 0.08 (0.003) Gloss white
OFM 1302 0.08 (0.003) Matte silver
Bar code graphic and text for Low cost, general purpose thermal 3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Materials OFM 1902 0.08 (0.003) Matte white
inventory control and owner identity transfer label material for life of product OFM 0402 0.08 (0.003) Gloss white
Certification, Instruction, Thermal transfer printable, adhere to 3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Materials 7871 0.11 (0.004) Gloss white
or Marketing label difficult surface for life of product with 350 Adhesive Family 7868 0.09 (0.003) Gloss white
7872 0.11 (0.004) Matte platinum
Recyclable label Thermal transfer printable, recycling compatible 3M™ Recycling Compatible Label Material 8000 20 (0.08) Matte white
with PC, ABS, HIPS
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Note: The technical information and data on this page should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.