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  • Extreme Obstacles Challenge

    3M Extreme Obstacles Challenge (0:50)
    Extreme athletes train with intense focus - we take the same approach to science.

    Combined video stills showing various extreme obstacles challenges

    3M Extreme Obstacles Wall (1:25)
    It takes maximum speed to get up a smooth wall – we engineer our tapes and adhesives to perform quickly and keep production moving.

    Video still of the concave wall challenge with the 3M logo on the wall

    3M Extreme Obstacles Salmon Ladder (1:27)
    Superior strength is built with hard work – we’re confident our solutions will stand up to your requirements, even for bonding different substrates.

    Video still of the salmon ladder supports with labels to show one is Steel and the other Plastic

    3M Extreme Obstacles Cliffhanger (1:31)
    Athletes perform through shifting stresses – we design our tapes and adhesives to stand up to your most challenging situations.

    Video still of the athlete hanging by his fingertips with a graphic calling out 385 lbs./sq. in. of force on the ledge

    3M Extreme Applications Rings (1:38)
    It takes versatility to handle the different requirements of an obstacles course – and to bond different substrates such as plastic and steel.

    Video still of the athlete holding up a ring with captions to identify the metal and plastic halves

Work with 3M to identify design solutions

3M offers a wide range of innovative adhesives that can be selected for optimal bond area and anticipated loadings in joint designs. Through the 3M IATD TSR Program and the 3M IATD Design Solutions Program, 3M also helps customers by conducting design reviews and identifying the best design solutions.

We are eager to work with you. Please contact us by email to discuss your project or call: 1-800-362-3550.

3M offers a wide range of innovative adhesives that can be selected for optimal bond area and anticipated loadings in joint designs. Through the 3M IATD TSR Program and the 3M IATD Design Solutions Program, 3M also helps customers by conducting design reviews and identifying the best design solutions.

We are eager to work with you. Please contact us by email to discuss your project or call: 1-800-362-3550.

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