Gasket Attachment

3M Gasket Attachment products keep fluids in place.

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Solutions for pre-formed gasket attachment

Gaskets are substrates, typically foam, rubber or paper, that act as an interface or seal between two surfaces. They are found throughout industry, but are especially common in electronics, transportation, fluid handling and appliances. Their assembly requires resistance to a number of fluids, high adhesion to difficult-to-bond surfaces, and fast and easy application.

Typical Requirements for Gasket Attachment

- Easy and fast application of tape or adhesive
- Strong environmental and chemical resistance
- High adhesion to foams, rubbers and other difficult-to-bond substrates

Common Joint Types and Stresses in Gasket Attachment

Compression Stress

Because gaskets are often held in place with pressure and friction (O-rings, for example) a true “bond” may not be required. In applications such as these, adhesive bonded gaskets are most commonly placed in compression stress.
Peel Stress

The primary function of the adhesive or tape is to seal and permanently bond the gasket should the two different parts be separated. For gaskets with exposed edges or applications requiring frequent separation (e.g. refrigerator doors), peel stresses become prominent. Gasket material is often very flexible, and adhesives and tapes with high peel strengths are required.

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Gaskets bonded into a groove provide ultimate strength because the groove serves to prevent peel forces from delaminating the adhesive or tape.

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Converted Bonding Products

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Performance Factors for Gasket Attachment

3M tapes, adhesives, sealers and fasteners offer a range of options for gasket attachment applications, whether you need to permanently bond panels to rigid frames, maintain elasticity for dynamic loads or allow for expansion when temperatures change. Use this list as a relative comparison of product performance.

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