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Guide to 3M Industrial Adhesive Families

Learn more about the different 3M structural adhesive families, including epoxies, acrylics, MMA's, urethanes, and more.

Top 3 Advantages of 3M Structural Adhesives in Manufacturing

Before we get to the advantages of structural adhesives in manufacturing let’s make sure we’re all on the same page about WHAT a structural adhesive is. 3M categorizes an adhesive as structural if it can provide at least 1,000 psi of overlap shear strength to aluminum. The fact that they reference shear as their ‘pull’ test and aluminum as the test material are significant only in that it provides a benchmark to compare the entire family of 3M structural adhesives against.

Low Pressure Molding with Hot Melt Adhesives

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3M Series 20 Aerosol Spray Adhesives

If you have the need to adhere materials together, it is always better to see your project stuck in a good situation versus getting into a horribly sticky situation. With 3M Series 20 Aerosol Spray Adhesives, there is no need to get in a sticky situation; you will be able to keep your projects together and stay in the good. Whether it is wood, metal, fabric, foam, paper or cardboard, 3M Series 20 Aerosol Spray Adhesives are quality sprays that will do the trick.

A Spotlight on 3M's Acrylic Product Line

When it comes to industries such as transportation, plastics assembly, sporting goods, metalworking, signage, and other related industries, 3M Acrylic Adhesives are the ingredient that will hold it all together. These industries require the assembly and bonding of important and heavy duty equipment. With a job like that, you should only use a trusted name when it comes to structural adhesives. 3M Acrylic Adhesives come in four different types:

3M Masking Tape

When it comes to masking tape, 3M is legendary. With just about any color available and with all of its multi-purpose uses, any home or company without 3M masking tape would be a home or company lacking the essentials.

3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive Celebrates 50th Anniversary

In 1964, 3M gave a whole new meaning to glue with the introduction of 3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive. The world now had glue in an aerosol can. Are you asking yourself, "What is so exciting about that?" Well, let's take a look at the many benefits and uses that this multipurpose spray adhesive has:

Knottec 7713 Vs. Tecbond 7718 Hot Glue Sticks: Key Differences, Uses, & Which to Choose

Our team compares Knottec 7713 versus Tecbond 7718 glue sticks from Power Adhesives to help you determine which product is the best fit for your needs.

The Lowdown on 3M Acrylic Adhesives

Here at the Gluegun blog, we're committed to making sure all of our customers – no matter their range of professions or activities – have the information they need to get the right adhesive for the right job, every time. That is why today, we want to bring you the lowdown on 3M's line of methyl methacrylate (but that's a mouthful, so we'll just say MMA from here on out) adhesives. These sturdy little workhorses deserve a bit of praise – and you deserve to know how MMA adhesives can save you time, money and frustration.