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Acrylic Adhesives
Multi-substrate bonding for designers, engineers and manufacturers who need efficient bonding and greater design flexibility.
Fast, easy adhesion with excellent bonding strength
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For reliable long-term bonding of dissimilar substrates, 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Acrylic Adhesives can significantly improve throughput and productivity. Created to provide efficient bonding and greater design flexibility, these adhesives can withstand extreme temperatures, apply easily, build strength rapidly and resist impact and peel stresses. They can replace metal fasteners for both static and dynamic loads and are suitable for bonding most plastics, aluminum, steel and oily metal surfaces.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Acrylic Adhesives also offer non-flammable classifications and low odor formulations to help improve the working environment.
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Flexible Acrylic Adhesive 8600 Series*Get the strength of a structural acrylic adhesive with the flexibility of a sealant.
- High elongation: up to 200%
- Low bond line read-through
- Withstands stresses due to dissimilar thermal expansion rates
- Non-flammable classification and low odor formulation
- 10-minute or 25-minute open times
Featured: 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Flexible Acrylic Adhesive DP8610NS
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive 8700 Series*Non-flammable classification and low odor formulation help improve the workplace environment.
- Improved version of 3M low odor acrylic adhesives
- Reliable cold temperature performance down to -40°F (-40°C)
- Bonds plastics, aluminum stainless steel and active metals
- 5-minute, 10-minute or 25-minute open times
Featured: 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive DP8710NS
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Nylon Bonder Structural Adhesive DP8910NS*Structurally bonds to nylon (polyamides) without plasma or flame treatment surface preparation.
- Easier bonding to nylon opens up new design possibilities
- Resistant to high temperatures and high humidity
- Bond nylon to dissimilar substrates such as aluminum and stainless steel
- 10-minute open time
Featured: 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Nylon Bonder Structural Adhesive DP8910NS
Acrylics are nearly as strong as epoxies, with a chemistry that can be modified to provide both high peel and shear strength
Acrylics are nearly as strong as epoxies, with a chemistry that can be modified to provide both high peel and shear strength
Acrylics adhere to a wide variety of materials, including many plastics
Acrylics adhere to a wide variety of materials, including many plastics
Acrylics have faster cure speeds and higher tolerance for unprepared surfaces than epoxies or urethanes
Acrylics have faster cure speeds and higher tolerance for unprepared surfaces than epoxies or urethanes
Depending on the chemistry, structural adhesive bonds provide the strength or flexibility to resist shock, vibration and impact loads
Depending on the chemistry, structural adhesive bonds provide the strength or flexibility to resist shock, vibration and impact loads
Adhering to new materials and distributing stress along the entire bond area helps designers use thinner and lighter materials
Adhering to new materials and distributing stress along the entire bond area helps designers use thinner and lighter materials
Stiff bonds resist vibration and reduce opportunities for loose parts to make unwanted noise
Stiff bonds resist vibration and reduce opportunities for loose parts to make unwanted noise
Structural adhesives provide better product appearance through invisible joints and smooth bond lines
Structural adhesives provide better product appearance through invisible joints and smooth bond lines
Structural adhesives provide a continuous bond line to prevent the migration of fluids, dust and dirt
Structural adhesives provide a continuous bond line to prevent the migration of fluids, dust and dirt
The ability of structural adhesives to bond a wide variety of substrates allows the freedom to design for the best materials available
The ability of structural adhesives to bond a wide variety of substrates allows the freedom to design for the best materials available
Acrylic Adhesive white papers
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Innovations in Bonding to Low Surface Energy Surfaces (PDF, 540.44 KB)Innovations in Bonding to Low Surface Energy Surfaces (PDF, 540.44 KB)
White paper about the challenges of LSE bonding and some products that perform well.
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Next Generation Structural Acrylic Adhesives (PDF, 4.12 MB)Next Generation Structural Acrylic Adhesives (PDF, 4.12 MB)
Learn about advances in cure times, impact resistance, shelf life and more.
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Acrylic Structural Adhesives - Features and Recent Advancements (PDF, 704.71 KB)Acrylic Structural Adhesives - Features and Recent Advancements (PDF, 704.71 KB)
White paper discusses advances in the chemistry and performance of 3M acrylic structural adhesives.
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5 Structural Adhesives Myths Disproved (905.74 KB)5 Structural Adhesives Myths Disproved (905.74 KB)
Examines 5 common misconceptions about structural adhesives and reviews the evidence.
Acrylic Adhesive white papers
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Innovations in Bonding to Low Surface Energy Surfaces (PDF, 540.44 KB)
White paper about the challenges of LSE bonding and some products that perform well.
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Next Generation Structural Acrylic Adhesives (PDF, 4.12 MB)
Learn about advances in cure times, impact resistance, shelf life and more.
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Acrylic Structural Adhesives - Features and Recent Advancements (PDF, 704.71 KB)
White paper discusses advances in the chemistry and performance of 3M acrylic structural adhesives.
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5 Structural Adhesives Myths Disproved (905.74 KB)
Examines 5 common misconceptions about structural adhesives and reviews the evidence.
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Acrylic Adhesive white papers
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Innovations in Bonding to Low Surface Energy Surfaces (PDF, 540.44 KB)
White paper about the challenges of LSE bonding and some products that perform well.
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Next Generation Structural Acrylic Adhesives (PDF, 4.12 MB)
Learn about advances in cure times, impact resistance, shelf life and more.
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Acrylic Structural Adhesives - Features and Recent Advancements (PDF, 704.71 KB)
White paper discusses advances in the chemistry and performance of 3M acrylic structural adhesives.
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5 Structural Adhesives Myths Disproved (905.74 KB)
Examines 5 common misconceptions about structural adhesives and reviews the evidence.
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Different customers often bring up similar questions when they work with our adhesive experts. Here are some of the most common ones.
See 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Acrylic Adhesives in action
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Metal Bonder Acrylic Adhesive DP8407NS
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Excellent bonding for powder-coat operations 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Metal Bonder Acrylic Adhesive DP8407NS tackle pre- and post-powder-coat processes, with high-strength solutions that offer:
- High-peel performance
- Impact strength as much as 3x that of ordinary acrylic adhesives
- Heat and humidity resistance
- Bondline control 250μm
- Six minute worklife at 75 F
- As little as 10 minutes to structural strength
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive DP8805NS
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The solution for lower odor Adhesives
- Low odor and non-flammable properties for a safer working environment compared to typical acrylic adhesives
- Durable bond with excellent shear, peel and high impact strength
- Bonds difficult surfaces such as powder coats and most plastics
- Very fast rate of cure
- Range of open times available
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3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8010NS
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The solution for low surface energy (LSE) Plastics
- Creates strong bond on low surface energy (LSE) plastics such as polyolefin with minimal or no surface prep required
- Delivers non-sag formulation so adhesive stays where when applied
- Resists many chemicals, water and humidity
- Formulated to bond multi-material assemblies using thermoplastics, composites and metals
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Need help finding the right product for your project? Contact us if you need product, technical or application advice or want to collaborate with a 3M technical specialist, or give us a call at 1-800-831-0658.
Need help finding the right product for your project? Contact us if you need product, technical or application advice or want to collaborate with a 3M technical specialist, or give us a call at 1-800-831-0658.
