3M Automotive Attachment Solutions

October 13, 2020

3M produces a variety of attachment and bonding solutions that improve the safety, functionality, and comfort to the vehicles we use every day.

Zatkoff Seals & Packings converts and supplies 3M adhesive transfer tapes, double coated tapes, double coated tissue tapes, and scrim reinforced tapes to solve a variety of automotive manufacturing challenges.


1

Instrument Panel Display

Adhesive Transfer Tapes

468MP

Attaches graphics and flexible printed circuit, and bonds subsurface printed polycarbonate and engine control module FR4 to aluminum rigidizer.

9185MP

Same adhesive as 468MP with a secondary liner that offers the ability for kiss-cutting and selective die-cutting.

2

Trim Panels & Door Pillars

Double Coated Tape

93005LE / 93010LE / 93015LE / 93020LE

Bond low surface energy plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene without the need for a primer and are able to bond lightly oily metals.

Double Coated Differential Tape

L2+DCD

The face side adheres to many open and closed cell foam surfaces, while the backside adheres to low surface energy (LSE) materials for the ability to bond dissimilar substrates with one tape.

Adhesive Transfer Tapes

9471LE / 9671LE

Bonds graphics to powder coatings, LSE plastics, and oily materials.

9472LE / 9672LE

Attaches mirrors to LSE plastic sun visors, plastic reading light bezel to ABS housing, foam door bolster to vinyl cover stock for comfort, trim to gear shifter, and decorative trim to steering wheel control panel. Bonds TPV or rubber gasket to seal against moisture/liquid and damp vibration.

L3+T3 / L3+T5

Adheres to many elastomers, including TPV, neoprene, rubber and many versions of EPDM rubber.

3

Seating & Interior Comfort

Adhesive Transfer Tapes

L2+T3 / L2+T5

Attaches open and closed cell foams, textiles, plastics and metals.

6035PC / 6035PL & 6038PC / 6038PL

Attaches automotive foam, fabric, and carpet.

Double Coated Tape

9599

Adheres to metals and HSE plastics.

Scrim Reinforced Tape

97053

Attaches 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation to A/B/C pillars for noise reduction, and materials when low VOC is required.

L1+RT

Adheres to a variety of open and closed cell foams, textiles, and non-woven materials.

L1+DCP

Adheres to a variety of open and closed cell foams, textiles, and non-woven materials.

4

Headliner, Shade & Sunroof Attachment

Scrim Reinforced Tape

98010LVC

Low VOC tape that adheres to a wide variety of foams, textiles, HSE plastics, and metals.

Double Coated Tissue Tape

99015LVC

Low VOC tape that adheres to a wide variety of foams, textiles, HSE plastics, and metals.

Adhesive Transfer Tape

L2+T3 / L2+T5

Bonds to open and closed cell foams, textiles, HSE plastics, non-wovens, and metals.

5

Storage & Compartment Solutions

Adhesive Transfer Tapes

L2+T3 / L2+T5

Bonds to open and closed cell foams, textiles, HSE plastics, non-wovens, and metals.

6035PC / 6035PL

Attaches automotive foam, fabric, and carpet.

Scrim Reinforced Tape

L1+RT

Adheres to a wide variety of foam, textile, and non-woven materials.

Double Coated Tapes

9086

Bonds well to HSE and LSE substrates with great initial tack and short-term heat resistance up to 300°F.

9832 / 9832HL (Heavy Liner)

Attaches textile materials to A/B/C pillars and fabric sunroof material to plastic roller and polyurethane, polyethylene, or crushed EPDM gasket to seal air and water. Bonds crushed EPDM foam to reduce buzz, squeak, and rattle noise; leather cover stock to foam on center console, and air conditioning ventilation bag to seat foam.

L2+DCD

Bonds to open and closed cell foams, textiles, HSE plastics, non-wovens, and metals.


3M™ Thin Attachment Tapes Automotive Portfolio

  • 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP
    Layflat liner for improved processing and stability with excellent shear strength and solvent resistance, short-term repositionability, and high-temperature capability.
  • 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9185MP
    Acrylic adhesive with double liner. Offers up to 400°F short-term heat resistance, excellent solvent resistance, and excellent shear strength to resist slippage and edge lifting.
  • 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9472LE
    Attachment tape with outstanding adhesion to low surface energy (LSE) materials, excellent chemical resistance, anti-lifting property on curved surfaces, and up to 148°C (300°F) short-term heat resistance.
  • 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 6035PC
    Attachment tape with low fogging, high initial tack, and short-term heat resistance. Wets out and flows well, and meets a variety of automotive OEM requirements for fogging.

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