Reclosable Fastening Systems

Reclosable Fastening Systems
Fast and easy alternative to traditional
mechanical fasteners
3M’s Range of Reclosable Fasteners:
made to last thousands of openings
and closures
3M™ Reclosable Fasteners
provide an innovative alternative
to screws, bolts, snaps and
other traditional fasteners.
Whenever you have a need
for repair, replacement or
maintenance, 3M™ Dual Lock™
and 3M™ Scotchmate™ bring you
more freedom in product design
and more convenience in assembly.
Screws, rivets and welding can be eliminated
with the use of 3M Reclosable Fasteners.
Overall benefits vs. mechanical fasteners:
provide clean lines and smooth
sleek surfaces
no need for drilling
expand design options: available in
a wide range of closure strengths,
shapes and thicknesses
fast, easy assembly and dismantling
self adhesive: no need for tools to
apply
special characteristics:
low or high temperature resistance
adhesion to low surface energy
plastics
plasticiser resistance
eliminate alignment issues
common with drilling & riveting
allow rework if mistakes are made
From high-performance to
light-duty applications
3M Dual Lock Reclosable
Fasteners are widely used in
the transportation industry to
replace screws for assembling
wall and ceiling panels;
allowing for faster removal
and easier maintenance.
Many graphics and signs can be
displayed and changed in an
instant. Exhibition booths can be
assembled and dismantled quickly
and easily.
3M Dual Lock Fasteners have
also opened a world of
possibilities in the
communication and sales
promotion industry.
Customised fabrication
Fasteners customised to
your production needs !
3M Reclosable fasteners are
available in rolls and can be
die-cut to fit your design and
manufacturing process; 3M
Dual Lock Reclosable
Fasteners are also available in
ready-to-use piece parts for
the application where limited
surface area prohibits
pressure sensitive attachment.
Pre-cut shapes with plain backing,
pop-in stems, slide-in pieces or
mechanical attachments provide
useful alternatives to hold access
panels in electronic equipment.
3MTM Dual LockTM Reclosable Fasteners
When two parts of 3M Dual Lock
are pressed together, hundreds of
mushroom-shaped stems interlock
with each other. A ‘snap’ sound
announces that the fastener is
engaged. It results in excellent
holding strength (up to 12 times
stronger than hook and loop
solutions) as far as replacing
unsightly mechanical fasteners
in most applications.
The durability of Dual Lock
Fasteners allows for up to
1,000 openings and closures.
Choose between the adhesivebacked types for a wide variety
of surfaces and the plain backed
types for sewing, stapling or
ultrasonic welding.
These conference chairs have been
assembled with Dual Lock, which makes the
regular refurbishment quicker & simpler.
3M Dual Lock Fasteners allow for fast
and easy information changes, like these
programme schedules in a cinema.
The Facts:
can assemble many different
surfaces
can be used on either rigid or
flexible surfaces
allows fast and easy assembly
and dismantling
available in black or clear
self adhesive backing; no need
for tools
different adhesives available
depending on application
conditions
provides 12x the performance
of traditional hook and loop
fasteners
range of stem densities control
of holding power and
disengagement force
360° engagement possible;
no need for precise alignment
Decorative acoustical wall panels are fast
becoming a construction industry solution
where flexibility is needed. 3M Dual Lock
provides strong, hidden attachment and
easy removability.
Transparent Dual Lock Fasteners let
colours show through. The pressuresensitive backing is 3M VHB™ Clear
Acrylic Foam Tape.
3MTM Dual LockTM Thin
Dual Lock Thin works in the same
way as the original 3M Dual Lock
with some unique features: the
interlocking mushroomshaped stems are shorter,
The Facts:
enabling narrower bond
lines, and can be easily
very thin; only 1.7 mm in engagement
adapted to your finished
clear
products even at the last
fast and easy assembly and dismantling
stage of development.
high performance adhesive enables
attachment to many surfaces including
difficult to bond to plastics (PE, PP)
provides twice the performance of
regular hook and loop fasteners
360° engagement angle; no need
for precise alignment
3M Dual Lock Thin is the latest
addition to the family of 3M Dual
Lock Reclosable Fasteners. 3M
3M Dual Lock Thin can be opened
and closed between 50 and 100
times. It is recommended for lightduty applications like exhibition
booths and Point-Of-Sale displays.
For more demanding applications,
it is advised to use the original
3M Dual Lock.
3M™ Scotchmate™ Reclosable Fasteners
Simply press together to fasten and
pull apart to open. When two parts
of 3M Scotchmate are pressed
together, hundreds of stiff hooks
mesh with pliable loops for quick
closure that helps reduce
production time and cost.
Choose adhesive backing for
bonding to a wide variety of
surfaces. 3M Scotchmate Thin
Reclosable Fasteners are available
when you want low profile, less
weight and a quick grab.
3M Scotchmate is used for holding liner
pads inside sports helmets
In retail custom framing, frame samples
backed with die-cut parts of 3M
Scotchmate can be removed from the wall
display and replaced thousands of times for
customer’s inspection and maintenance.
The Facts:
attachment to most vinyls
self adhesive or plain-backed
versions
sewn-on versions can be
washed or dry-cleaned
easy and fast assembly
can be opened and closed up
to 10,000 times
very strong closure
For a lightweight, portable exhibition
booth, the hook side of 3M Scotchmate
Thin Reclosable Fastener meshes directly
with the fabric.
CJ616
Important Notice:
All declarations, technical information and recommendations in this
brochure are based on tests we believe to be reliable, but we are unable
to guarantee their complete accuracy. Before using our product, please
make sure it is suitable for the intended use. Any question concerning
the reliability of 3M adhesives is subject to the applications of the terms
and conditions of sale and any applicable legislation.
3M and Dual Lock are registered trademarks of the 3M Company.
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