What are 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners for?

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1 What are 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners for?
2 ANY QUESTION?

What are 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners for?

For those who don’t already know, 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners are removable attachment systems that provide an easy alternative to traditional fixation methods such as screws, clips or staples. They are extra strong, extremely easy to apply and durable enough to withstand repeated opening and closing processes.

They are suitable for multiple applications, because they combine modern clamping and closing technology with a powerful bonding force that ensures clamping on both rigid and flexible parts. In addition, they can be installed in a matter of seconds, easily removed and replaced when necessary, and provide cleaner, more aesthetic joints.

How do they work? You can see it in the following video.

And some of you may wonder:

In which sectors or markets are they used?

Well, I would like to tell you that currently the 3M™ Dual Lock™ reclosable systems have been used as a removable joining solution in many sectors. At Fustier, as experts in adhesive solutions, we have been recommending 3M™ Dual Lock™ adhesive solutions to clients in sectors such as transportation, electronics, office equipment, construction, and the automotive sector, among many others.

However, today we want to show you some of the usual and successful applications with 3M™ Dual Lock™ in trains, a market with very demanding regulations and in which our, like several of our 3M™ products for the railway sector, are a bet. winner both in design and production efficiency.

3M™ Dual Lock™ Applications in Trains

Fixing of wall panels

Installation or assembly of wall panels is quick and easy with 3M™ Dual Lock™ tapes, also simplifying subsequent maintenance tasks.

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Panel to Wall Application with 3M™ Dual Lock™

Fixing of ceiling panels

Ceiling panel installation is quick and easy with 3M™ Dual Lock™ Adhesive Repositionable Systems, even on curved applications.

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Roof panel application with 3M™ Dual Lock™

Attaching the cushions to the seats

3M™ Dual Lock™ repositionable tapes firmly attach the cushions to the seats while allowing them to be disassembled for later cleaning or refurbishing.

Seat cushion application with 3M™ Dual Lock™

Window sill coverings

3M™ Dual Lock™ is also used to install window frames liners while facilitating easy removal when windows need to be replaced. It can also cover cables, allowing access for maintenance, if necessary.

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Application of window frames with 3M™ Dual Lock™

Interchangeable signs, signage and displays

3M™ Dual Lock™ repositionable systems not only simplify mounting and subsequent maintenance, they also make it easy to swap out signs, signals or displays inside trains or buses when needed.

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Application of interchangeable signs and signals with 3M™ Dual Lock™

These are just some of the applications for which train and bus manufacturers use 3M™ Dual Lock™, replacing traditional fixings, and the fact is that there are many benefits they provide… here are several of them.

Benefits and Advantages of Using 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners

Allows extremely easy assembly of parts of any size and weight.
They improve the aesthetics of the design: visible fasteners are eliminated (screw heads, clips, welds, rivets, staples, etc.) creating invisible joints.
Greater flexibility and versatility in design compared to any type of mechanical fastening, since it does not require machining of the parts and works on any type of substrate regardless of its nature, thickness or finish.
3M™ Dual Lock™ absorbs vibrations and is effective in controlling annoying associated noise.
Creates light joints that contribute to reducing the weight of vehicles.
Creates reliable joints, which can be easily separated; simply pull the pieces in opposite directions to disengage and reattach as needed. It opens and closes up to 1000 times.
Because they are easily removable, it makes vehicle maintenance or renovation tasks more efficient, reducing downtime.
It is suitable for interior and exterior applications because they are resistant to humidity, to temperatures between -40ºC and 120ºC, and to UV rays.
They improve productivity: they contribute to the speed of production and assembly since it eliminates finishing work such as sanding, grinding, screwing or cleaning; as well as the curing times of liquid adhesives.
They have excellent adhesion to many types of materials of a different nature (wood, different types of plastics, metals, aluminum, etc.) without damaging, perforating or modifying them.
They prevent galvanic corrosion, reducing maintenance costs and protecting materials.
Reduce installation and labor costs compared to those used with traditional fastening methods.
The interlocking heads of the mushroom-shaped 3M™ Dual Lock™ have five times the tensile strength of similar products such as “Hook and loop”
And lastly and very relevant for the railway market, it complies with the EN45545-2 Fire and Smoke regulation for trains.