3M Structural Solutions for Automotive OEM

3M helps OEMs increase efficiency though Tier-level pre-attachment of 3M structural bonding tapes (SBT) to the brackets used to install cameras, humidity control sensors and mirror button/rain sensor combo brackets. Ultraviolet light-activated and heat-cured adhesives help streamline automated manufacturing and autoclave processes.

Designed to be cut to weight quickly and precisely, our lead-free composite 3M wheel weight material helps reduce inventory and potential rejects. Levelwound rolls work with Esys Automation's AutoW8t System to enable automated cutting and assembly, which can dramatically improve speed, quality and cost of tire balancing.

These tapes bond and seal automotive panels before paint application without additional process steps. Repositionable thermoset tapes apply easily into roof ditches, combined panel edge seals and holes. The tape material softens and flows during heat curing to cover surface imperfections and forms a smooth, paint-receptive surface.

3M offers sealants and adhesives pre-applied to threaded fasteners to help reinforce seals to critical areas such as engine compartments. Fluid-, temperature- and pressure-resistant sealants do not harden, allowing for part replacement. Microencapsulated epoxy adhesives activate and cure upon assembly to save process steps.

This two-part epoxy can offer the mechanical performance of a one-component adhesive without the pre-curing ovens often required for one-components on aluminum parts. Yet it exceeds the stiffness, strength and crash performance of many premium two-part structural adhesives. This adhesive is excellent for hem flange bonding.

Toughened two-part epoxy structural adhesive is toughened to absorb impact and resist fatigue, providing extremely high shear and peel strength. DP420 is excellent for use on metals and can replace mechanical fasteners and screws in many applications. It is ideal for demanding applications and tough environments.

This flexible, versatile two-part structural adhesive has excellent elongation and stress strain properties, and resists impact and fatigue. It is ideal for bonding composite parts and multi-material assemblies without primer on most surfaces. The non-sag paste formulation applies cleanly and precisely.

Formulated specifically for bonding polyolefins and other low-surface-energy materials, this structural adhesive is great for composite bonding and joining plastics to metals with minimal or no surface prep. Non-sag material makes for precise bonding for many grades of polypropylene, polyethylene, and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).