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The Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co (3M) was originally founded in 1902 to mine a mineral deposit for grinding wheel abrasives. Over the last one hundred years, the company has grown into a major corporation, producing a diverse range of products for industrial use. Major innovations include the world’s first waterproof sandpaper, the invention of masking tape, and the development of Scotch Transparent Duct Tape.
Now with sales in excess of US$20 billion a year, 3M offers a unique combination of experience and innovation, backed by superior customer service and technical advice.
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TAPES
Advanced technology takes industrial tapes to new levels of performance and durability. 3M manufactures tapes for protective covering, bonding, sealing, masking and numerous special applications such as printed circuit boards and chemical baths. Now you can choose from a range of adhesive properties to bond, mount or laminate paper, plastics, metal, wood and foam, including thin bond-line applications.
ADHESIVES
From structural to non-structural applications, 3M is the first choice in industrial adhesives. As an alternative to mechanical or fusion fastening, to increase productivity, to save weight or to allow greater design flexibility, there is a 3M adhesives solution. From one-part heat-curing epoxies to ultra-fast moisture-curing formulations, virtually any type of material can be bonded, including steel, copper, low energy plastics and rubber.
ABRASIVES
3M’s heritage and history is in abrasive materials, and you get 100 years of experience every time. From belts and discs, through to micro abrasive products, 3M abrasives give optimum results for all cutting, grinding, blending and cleaning applications. There’s an almost limitless combination of minerals, backings and bonds to offer a range of solutions from a name you can trust.
SURFACE CONDITIONING
Scotch-Brite surface conditioning products quickly and efficiently deburr, clean, blend and finish a wide variety of materials, while maintaining dimensional integrity and improving surface quality. Cool-running products available for working with metals, composites, glass, ceramics or wood, in either bench-tool or portable-tool situations. Designed for optimum efficiency in all conditions, so you save time and money.
SAFETY PRODUCTS
From hazard identification tapes and safety mats, through to respiratory and hearing protection, 3M safety products are designed for optimum safety combined with absolute ease-of-use. Renowned world-wide for quality and innovation, the 3M range includes Powered Air Purifying Respirators and Half and Full Face Respirators for comfort and versatility.
SPILL CONTROL
The 3M range of sorbents is designed to absorb a variety of liquids, from maintenance fluids, lubricants, oil and petroleum based liquids, to a wide range of acids, bases, coolants and other hazardous fluids. 3M sorbents are non-abrasive, dust-free, lightweight, easy to deploy in the event of a spill and create less waste. 3M’s patented microbundle technology employs millions of tiny voids to absorb liquid, effectively doubling the capacity of the material so that less sorbent is required.
