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About 3m

The 3M product catalogue includes a wide range of abrasives & adhesives, fillers, sealants, building materials, cleaning supplies, automotive hardware, compounds, polishes, films & sheeting and more. The brand's anti-slip tapes, also known as traction tapes, are designed for sticking on factory floors for preventing slippage and increasing friction between the worker's shoes and the factory floor. These non-skid tapes from 3M are used in all sorts of environments & workplaces ranging from warehouses to large manufacturing facilities. These anti-slip tapes have a textured high friction surface for gripping the shoe sole and durable adhesive underneath the tape for preventing the tape from losing grip and peeling off the factory floor. These 3M tapes can withstand temperatures up to 300 degrees F and are ideal for slippery surfaces as they enhance personal safety by reducing trip hazards.
3M 08458 NVH Pillar foam is ideal for replacing OEM rigid nonstructural foam in automotive body repair and fill cavities, deaden sounds & reduce vibrations. 3M abrasive stars are designed for cleaning and polishing inside diameters of pipes and tubing that are usually hard to reach and inspect. These abrasive stars are used in metalworking, plumbing, automotive and manufacturing facilities and feature aluminium oxide construction, making them suitable for operations like deburring, providing satin finish, denibbing and cleaning. 3M abrasive stars can be operated at rotational speeds up to 18000 rpm to minimise the time required for cleaning operations. Raptor Supplies offers a wide range of these products, in addition to abrasive & absorbent rolls, abrasive mandrels and antistatic cords.

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Z web design Safety-Walk mattings

3M Safety-Walk mattings provide grip in heavy traffic pool, locker and wet areas. These 3M wet area mattings feature Z web design for uniform foot support on industrial floors prone to liquid spills. These Z web style mattings offer open construction and ensure that the water drains easily to keep the surface dry. These wet mattings can be easily cleaned by shaking off or washing with a power washer. These mattings further have an open mesh structure with antimicrobial coating for wear protection.

3M multi purpose spray adhesives

3M Super 77 multi purpose spray adhesives are specially designed for bonding a variety of lightweight materials, such as fabrics, bonding papers, metal, plastic, wood and cardboard pieces. These multi purpose spray adhesives form a quick & strong bond with the material while ensuring extended durability.

3M Scotch super glue gels

3M super glue gels are fast drying adhesives designed for application on a variety of surfaces, such as rubber, leather, wood, metal, plastics and ceramics. These adhesives from 3M have a gel formula for prevention against running on the workpiece surface once applied.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3M known for?

3M (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company) is known for manufacturing various laboratory, industrial and scientific equipment & products for a wide range of industries (health care, production, MRO, automotive, construction, manufacturing and more). The company is also known for researching and developing various technologies for the products & equipment used in industry & consumer markets.

What products do 3M offer?

3M manufactures & offers various products, including laminates, adhesives, abrasives, personal protective equipment, passive fire protection solutions, paint protection films, electronics & electrical connecting products, insulation materials, window films, medical products, optical films, electronic circuits, healthcare products and car maintenance equipment & accessories.

What products / equipment has 3M invented?

3M has invented various new technologies and products, such as abrasive cloth, hypoallergenic & masking tapes. The brand also offers Fluorel elastomers, Thinsulate flame-resistant insulations, Pots-It notes, Dual Lock reclosable fasteners, Command products and VHB adhesive tapes.

Are 3M adhesives waterproof?

3M offers various waterproof adhesives, ideal for hard to stick surfaces. 3M Sealing Tapes 8777 also have a pre-applied adhesive that is resilient and completely waterproof. This tape from 3M is durable even in extreme temperatures and resist wear & tear in extremely harsh industrial environments.

Are 3M adhesives safe on plastics?

Yes, selected 3M adhesives can be applied to the plastic surface directly from the adhesive tube. These adhesives dry clear and are used to bond translucent or transparent plastic depending upon the application requirement. Additionally, there is no requirement to mix these adhesives with an activating agent for sticking materials.

Are 3M adhesives reusable?

Yes, selected adhesives from 3M, such as repositionable acrylic adhesive 1000, are reusable on flexible materials and workpieces. These adhesives can be easily removed and repositioned on different surfaces for adhesion.

What is 3M Scotch-Weld?

3M Scotch-Weld is a two-part epoxy adhesive. It is a fast-setting & toughened adhesive that cures clear upon application. This adhesive is suitable for cryogenic bonding applications and adheres to substrates that often get exposed to cold temperatures.

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