Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Reclosable Fasteners Design Guide
Hidden strength for multiple openings and closings wherever people live, relax, work, or play
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3MTM Reclosable Fasteners
Smooth surfaces for your design with closure strength and opening ease matched to the job
Zippers, screws, bolts, snaps, hooks and other traditional reclosable fasteners open and close. But if you want to imagine more and achieve more in product design and assembly, consider 3M Reclosable Fasteners for many closings or attachments and easy openings or removals.
Clean lines and smooth sleek surfaces 3M Reclosable Fasteners are hidden beneath the surface of your product. [. . . ] Choose adhesive backings for bonding to a wide a variety of surfaces.
Liner Pressure sensitive adhesive
3M TM Dual LockTM Reclosable Fasteners family for hundreds of closures with greater holding power
When the two sides are pressed together, hundreds of mushroom-shaped stems interlock. Compared to hook and loop, tensile strength is greater with 5x more holding power. Choose adhesive-backed for a wide a variety of surfaces or plain-backed for sewing, stapling or ultrasonic welding into place.
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Liner Pressure sensitive adhesive Interlocking stems
Loop Hook
Pressure sensitive adhesive Liner
Pressure sensitive adhesive Liner
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3M Scotchmate Thin Reclosable Fasteners are available when you want low profile, less weight and quick grab.
TM TM
3M TM Dual LockTM Low Profile Reclosable Fasteners are available when you want features similar to standard 3M TM Dual LockTM Reclosable Fasteners, but a thinner version.
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· Aerospace · Automotive Interiors · Commercial Vehicles (trucks, trailers, buses and rail cars) · Home and Office · Electronics and Electrical · Marine · P. O. P. and Displays
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3MTM ScotchmateTM Reclosable Fasteners
Product SJ# xxxx Hook Loop Closure Life (Max. ) 3519FR 3518FR FR Nylon 5, 000 3522 3523 Nylon 5, 000 3526N 3527N Nylon 5, 000 3530 3531 Nylon 5, 000 3532N 3533N Nylon 5, 000 3572 3571 Nylon 5, 000 3576* 3577* Polyester* 1, 000 3586FR* 3587FR* FR Polyester* 1, 000 3MTM ScotchmateTM Thin Reclosable Fastener 3506 3507 Polypropylene / 50 Polyester Fastener Material Adhesive Type Rubber Acrylic Synthetic Synthetic Synthetic Acrylic Acrylic Synthetic Acrylic Liner Film Film Film Film Film Film Film Film Engaged Thickness in. (mm) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 15 (3. 8) 0. 17 (4. 3) Operating Temperature 120°F (49°C) 158°F (70°C) 120°F (49°C) 100°F (37°C) 110°F (43°C) 200°F (93°C) 200°F (93°C) 120°F (49°C) Resist Other Flame Features
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rubber rubber rubber
Meets FAR 25. 853 Plasticizer resistant adhesive Lead-product Aggresive adhesive Medium tack High performance acrylic adhesive High performance acrylic adhesive Meets FAR 25. 853 Thin, limited cycle life
rubber
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Paper 0. 04 (0. 09) 120°F (49°C)
*Polyester fasteners are best suited where weight gain from moisture is not desired.
Standard colors: Black, white, beige (also available in custom colors minimums apply)
3MTM Dual LockTM Reclosable Fasteners
Product SJ# (250 / 400 / 170) 3440 / 41 / 42 3223 / 3443 / 44 3460 / 61 / 62 3540 / 41 / 42 3550 / 51 / 52 */ 53 / 54 3560 / 61 / 62 Fastener Material Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Closure Adhesive Engaged Thickness Life Type Color in. (mm) 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 1, 000 None None None Rubber Acrylic Acrylic Acrylic Black Black Clear Black Black Black Clear 0. 21 0. 24 0. 21 0. 28 0. 27 0. 29 0. 27 (5. 3) (6. 1) (5. 3) (7. 2) (6. 9) (7. 4) (6. 9) Operating Temperature 200°F 200°F 200°F 120°F 180°F 180°F 180°F (93°C) (93°C) (93°C) (49°C) (82°C) (82°C) (82°C) Other Features Plain back Non-woven backing for attaching Clear for color matching Good for LSE bonding High performance acrylic foam adhesive Grey foam Clear for color matching, high performance VHB tape adhesive Low profile, LSE adhesive Low profile, high performance VHB tape adhesive
3MTM Dual LockTM Low Profile Reclosable Fastener 4570 4580 Polypropylene Polypropylene 100 100 Acrylic Acrylic Clear Clear 0. 105 (2. 7) 0. 110 (2. 8) 158°F (70°C) 180°F (82°C)
All PSA products are on film liners (except SJ4570 and SJ3506/07 have paper liners) four square inches of fastening area per pound of static load is a suggested starting point. Rubber adhesives are suited for indoor applications or attachments to low surface energy (LSE) materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, powder coated paints, etc. Acrylic adhesives are better suited for outdoor, high temperature or high humidity applications.
* Not available in 250. See Dual Lock Mix and Match Program for alternative adhesives Refer to Fastening Price Pages
Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
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