Abrasive Solutions for Transportation Industries

  • When the parts you produce are used to transport goods and people around the world, doing the job right is essential. The 3M abrasive solution includes a product selection that covers the many surface and material requirements found in the various transportation industries, and the application knowledge to back it up. Whether you’re sanding gel coat in the RV industry or grinding steel for shipbuilding, partnering with 3M can help you boost the efficiency and productivity of your operation.


Powering the future of transportation.

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    Lightweighting

    Lightweight materials require the use of specialized abrasive solutions. 3M engineers develop products to meet these challenges.

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    Green Transportation

    Vehicle propulsion systems are constantly evolving, and 3M abrasives are adapting to help make the future possible.

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    Abrasive Automation

    As robotic abrasive processing continues to grow, 3M is leading the way with abrasive products and process expertise.


Featured Abrasive Solutions for Transportation Industries

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    Automotive Manufacturing

    Auto manufacturers around the world take advantage of the productivity-boosting benefits of 3M Abrasives. Our portfolio covers applications like:
     

    • Paint defect repair
    • Prep for paint
    • Body in white sanding
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    Automotive Powertrain

    Manufacturing complex powertrain components often requires multiple abrasive steps. 3M solutions cover the needs of modern powertrain systems:
     

    • Precision grinding
    • Microfinishing
    • Polishing
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    Aerospace

    Where high precision is required, you’ll find 3M Abrasives. Our solutions cover multiple components and applications, including:
     

    • Turbine manufacturing
    • Paint preparation
    • Composite and aluminum sanding
    • Machining and deburring
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    Rail

    The 3M Abrasives solution covers everything from track to train. Use our bonded wheels and sanding discs for a range of applications:
     

    • Weld prep and grinding
    • Deburring
    • Composite and aluminum sanding
    • Paint preparation
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    Marine

    Make quick work of boat manufacturing and repair tasks on fiberglass, gelcoat, stainless steel and more. 3M solutions cover:
     

    • Paint defect repair
    • Paint preparation
    • Light sanding
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    Specialty Vehicle

    Advanced 3M technologies excel in the manufacturing, maintenance and repair of RVs and other specialty vehicles. Featured applications:
     

    • Paint and adhesion prep
    • Defect repair
    • Light sanding

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We are interested in helping you decide which Industrial Abrasives product works best for your application. A 3M Abrasive Expert will contact you to ensure you're getting the product you need to get your job done right.

If you would like to speak to us about product and technical support questions, please call 1-866-279-1235

We are interested in helping you decide which Industrial Abrasives product works best for your application. A 3M Abrasive Expert will contact you to ensure you're getting the product you need to get your job done right.

If you would like to speak to us about product and technical support questions, please call 1-866-279-1235

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