Reclosable Fastening Systems
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Reclosable Fastening Systems
Reclosable Fastening Systems Fast and easy alternative to traditional mechanical fasteners 3M’s Range of Reclosable Fasteners: made to last thousands of openings and closures 3M™ Reclosable Fasteners provide an innovative alternative to screws, bolts, snaps and other traditional fasteners. Whenever you have a need for repair, replacement or maintenance, 3M™ Dual Lock™ and 3M™ Scotchmate™ bring you more freedom in product design and more convenience in assembly. Screws, rivets and welding can be eliminated with the use of 3M Reclosable Fasteners. Overall benefits vs. mechanical fasteners: provide clean lines and smooth sleek surfaces no need for drilling expand design options: available in a wide range of closure strengths, shapes and thicknesses fast, easy assembly and dismantling self adhesive: no need for tools to apply special characteristics: low or high temperature resistance adhesion to low surface energy plastics plasticiser resistance eliminate alignment issues common with drilling & riveting allow rework if mistakes are made From high-performance to light-duty applications 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fasteners are widely used in the transportation industry to replace screws for assembling wall and ceiling panels; allowing for faster removal and easier maintenance. Many graphics and signs can be displayed and changed in an instant. Exhibition booths can be assembled and dismantled quickly and easily. 3M Dual Lock Fasteners have also opened a world of possibilities in the communication and sales promotion industry. Customised fabrication Fasteners customised to your production needs ! 3M Reclosable fasteners are available in rolls and can be die-cut to fit your design and manufacturing process; 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fasteners are also available in ready-to-use piece parts for the application where limited surface area prohibits pressure sensitive attachment. Pre-cut shapes with plain backing, pop-in stems, slide-in pieces or mechanical attachments provide useful alternatives to hold access panels in electronic equipment. 3MTM Dual LockTM Reclosable Fasteners When two parts of 3M Dual Lock are pressed together, hundreds of mushroom-shaped stems interlock with each other. A ‘snap’ sound announces that the fastener is engaged. It results in excellent holding strength (up to 12 times stronger than hook and loop solutions) as far as replacing unsightly mechanical fasteners in most applications. The durability of Dual Lock Fasteners allows for up to 1,000 openings and closures. Choose between the adhesivebacked types for a wide variety of surfaces and the plain backed types for sewing, stapling or ultrasonic welding. These conference chairs have been assembled with Dual Lock, which makes the regular refurbishment quicker & simpler. 3M Dual Lock Fasteners allow for fast and easy information changes, like these programme schedules in a cinema. The Facts: can assemble many different surfaces can be used on either rigid or flexible surfaces allows fast and easy assembly and dismantling available in black or clear self adhesive backing; no need for tools different adhesives available depending on application conditions provides 12x the performance of traditional hook and loop fasteners range of stem densities control of holding power and disengagement force 360° engagement possible; no need for precise alignment Decorative acoustical wall panels are fast becoming a construction industry solution where flexibility is needed. 3M Dual Lock provides strong, hidden attachment and easy removability. Transparent Dual Lock Fasteners let colours show through. The pressuresensitive backing is 3M VHB™ Clear Acrylic Foam Tape. 3MTM Dual LockTM Thin Dual Lock Thin works in the same way as the original 3M Dual Lock with some unique features: the interlocking mushroomshaped stems are shorter, The Facts: enabling narrower bond lines, and can be easily very thin; only 1.7 mm in engagement adapted to your finished clear products even at the last fast and easy assembly and dismantling stage of development. high performance adhesive enables attachment to many surfaces including difficult to bond to plastics (PE, PP) provides twice the performance of regular hook and loop fasteners 360° engagement angle; no need for precise alignment 3M Dual Lock Thin is the latest addition to the family of 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fasteners. 3M 3M Dual Lock Thin can be opened and closed between 50 and 100 times. It is recommended for lightduty applications like exhibition booths and Point-Of-Sale displays. For more demanding applications, it is advised to use the original 3M Dual Lock. 3M™ Scotchmate™ Reclosable Fasteners Simply press together to fasten and pull apart to open. When two parts of 3M Scotchmate are pressed together, hundreds of stiff hooks mesh with pliable loops for quick closure that helps reduce production time and cost. Choose adhesive backing for bonding to a wide variety of surfaces. 3M Scotchmate Thin Reclosable Fasteners are available when you want low profile, less weight and a quick grab. 3M Scotchmate is used for holding liner pads inside sports helmets In retail custom framing, frame samples backed with die-cut parts of 3M Scotchmate can be removed from the wall display and replaced thousands of times for customer’s inspection and maintenance. The Facts: attachment to most vinyls self adhesive or plain-backed versions sewn-on versions can be washed or dry-cleaned easy and fast assembly can be opened and closed up to 10,000 times very strong closure For a lightweight, portable exhibition booth, the hook side of 3M Scotchmate Thin Reclosable Fastener meshes directly with the fabric. CJ616 Important Notice: All declarations, technical information and recommendations in this brochure are based on tests we believe to be reliable, but we are unable to guarantee their complete accuracy. Before using our product, please make sure it is suitable for the intended use. 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