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Small Joint Assemblies
3M solutions hold tight and last longer against stress points.
Create lasting bonds for Insertion and Overlap Joints
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Small joints are typically irregularly shaped with only a small area available for bonding. The smaller, more irregular the joint, the greater the challenge to create a firm hold that can withstand heavy wear. Generally, these are insertion or overlap joints, or a combination of the two.
Typical requirements for Small Joint Assemblies include:
- Low-viscosity liquids for tight-fitting parts
- Vibration resistance
- Very high strength
- Ability to bond dissimilar materials
Small Joint Assembly Applications
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Metal FabricationShaft-hosel designs transfer the impact force of a golf club head when striking a ball.
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FurnitureMortise and tenon joints rely on the strength of the wood to help resist stress.
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Electronics Parts AssemblySmall joints attached with threaded mechanical fasteners provide stiff, structural assemblies.
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Rubber and Plastic Parts AssemblyAllow tight adhesion of low surface energy materials with chemical resistance for durable and strong adhesion.
Small Joint Assembly Solutions
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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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- One part solvent-free adhesive
- Reaches handling strength in 5–10 seconds
- Best for small bond lines (<10 cm²)
- Excellent for rubbers and plastics
- Very tight bond lines with near instant strength
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- 100% solid
- Thermoplastic resin
- Reaches bond strength in seconds
- Best for wood and plastic
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- Single component
- Hot-applied thermosetting adhesive
- Immediate strength and holding power
- Final cured strength over 1,000 psi
- Best for wood and plastic
The Science Of Adhesion
Explore the science behind 3M Industrial Tapes and Adhesives’ strong bonds, and how it equips you with full design flexibility.
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