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Panel-to-Frame and Stiffener-to-Panel Assemblies
High bond strength supports large panels and enhances stability.
Refining Assembly Technique to Meet New Challenges in Design
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From construction facades to elevator walls, panel-to-frame and stiffener-to-panel assemblies provide the strength and support needed for demanding structural applications. Especially for decorative and load-bearing panels which are exposed to stresses and environmental changes, rigidity is required for a longer-lasting hold.
These assemblies also involve bonding with dissimilar materials, which calls for a secure and durable attachment. 3M Industrial Tapes and Adhesives deliver fast, reliable bonding for a wide range of substrates, and improve the aesthetics of your end-product with their nearly invisible fastening.
Learn how design challenges in panel assemblies can be resolved with 3M bonding and assembly solutions.
Related Industries
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- Replaces screws, rivets, welds, and mechanical fasteners
- Instant strength
- High ultimate bond and seals simultaneously
- Viscoelastic and flexible for thermal expansion/contraction
- Best for flat-to-flat applications with consistent bond line thickness
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- Acrylic, epoxy and urethane adhesives
- Over 1000 psi in overlap shear strength
- For highest strength, fatigue and environmental resistance
- Excellent for metal-to-metal bonds
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- Single component adhesive technology
- Outstanding sealing properties
- Fill larger and irregular gaps including rough substrates
- Flexible for thermal expansion/contraction
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- Strong yet easily removable
- Allows access for servicing or replacement of panels
- Usable with 3M™ VHB™ Tape or other 3M solutions
Design Challenges Associated with Panel Assemblies
Design Confidently With a Trusted Solution
Create innovative products with precision, speed, and strength. For a bond that lasts, get in touch with our experts to tailor a solution for your assemblies.
Performance Factors for Panel Assemblies
Bonding and assembly solutions with the features below are best suited for panel assemblies:
- Flexibility in handling dynamic loads or thermal expansion mismatch
- Dead load holding strength
- Fills gaps or is customisable to fit from end to end
- Provides water-tight sealing
3M tapes, adhesives and sealers are designed to maintain elasticity for dynamic loads and allow for expansion differences when temperatures change. Explore the range of bonding solutions for your project:
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| * * * Pressure sensitive adhesive bonds immediately |
* * * Bond strength achieved quickly when exposed to higher temperatures |
* Instant strength for consumer applications |
| * * * Low viscosity liquid fills gaps with applicator |
* * Reaches over 1,000 psi of overlap shear stress in less than nine minutes |
* * * Load bearing strength for industrial applications |
| * * Fills larger and irregular gaps with applicator |
* Bond strength sufficient to replace rivets and mechanical fasteners |
* * Seals and protects for industrial and transportation applications |
* Adhesive performance is dependent on cure temperature and size of assembly.
