Durability has neverlooked this good.
3M™ VHB™ Commercial Vehicle Tapes and3M™ Adhesive Sealants for smooth sided trailers

3M has been a pioneer in the smooth-sided trailer market
for more than 25 years, starting with 3M™ VHB™ Tape.
More recently 3M liquid adhesives were added alongside
3M™ VHB™ Tape to enable “combination” builds. As the only
manufacturer to offer both 3M™ VHB™ Tape and 3M™ AdhesiveSealants, 3M gives its customers the most simple and effective
implementation, with unmatched technical expertise andguidance in the industry. Leaders in the cargo trailer industry
trust 3M to help build durable, good-looking and long-lasting
trailers — trailers their customers can rely on year-after-year.

Why choose a tapeor adhesive?
Benefits of tapeand adhesive
bonding solutions
Improves aesthetics
Potential for light weighting
Quick and easy application

Sidewall Panel Attachment Solutions
Look to the leader in smooth-sided trailer solutions. Sidewall panels
bonded with 3M™ VHB™ Tapes alone or in combination with a liquidadhesive will result in a durable, smooth-sided trailer for yourcustomer for years to come.

3M™ VHB™ Commercial Vehicle Tape CV90F/CV62F/CV45F
Since 1980, 3M™ VHB™ Tapes have been used for sidewall panel
and roof attachment on commercial vehicles such as trailers,
truck bodies, ambulances, fire trucks, buses and rail cars.
 eliably bonds a variety of materials withR
strength and speed for permanent applications
 igh strength, viscoelastic acrylic foam provides
H
unique energy absorbing and stress relaxing
properties ideal for transportation applications

Benefits of atape solutionImmediate handling strength
Bonds and seals
Ideal for dynamic loads

 liminates drilling, grinding, refinishing,Escrewing, welding and clean-up V90F and CV62F are typically used for panel toC
post and roof attachment V45F is used for panel to panel attachment atC
the overlap seam

3M™ Adhesive Sealants 550FC, 560, 590 and 760UV

Benefits of anadhesive solutionReplaces welds andmechanical fasteners
High strength allows useof smaller bond areas
Quick application time
Initially repositionable

Industry leading performance has led to increased
adoption of 3M™ Adhesive Sealants over screwed trailers
due to speed of application, long-term durability,
design flexibility and improved aesthetics.
 M™ VHB™ Tape holds the panels in place3
while the adhesive sealant cures
 M™ VHB™ Tape is used for overlap seams
3(panel to post and panel to panel) withadhesive sealant used on intermediate posts esigned to survive extreme service
Denvironments; UV and moisture resistant590 meets FMVSS 212; suitable for structural glass bondingRoof Sealing and Bonding Solutions

Floor Bonding Solutions

For bonding panels to roof bows, 3M offers avariety of liquid adhesives and tapes that meetboth production and performance requirements.

3M offers a variety of adhesives for adhering floorcoverings. These solutions meet performancerequirements while also addressing common production
concerns like increased speed, VOCs and flammability.

3M™ Adhesive Sealants
540 and 740UV

3M™ Fastbond™ Contact
Adhesive 30NFIdeal for vertical and horizontal
panel bonding and joint sealing

Water-based spray adhesiveLong-term durability when
exposed to the elements;
UV and moisture resistantLow VOC

 40 can be painted after adhesive5
has fully skinned over 40UV can be painted while the7adhesive is wet

3M™ Extreme Sealing Tape
4411N/G/B and 4412N/G/B
 lexible ionomer backing easilyF
conforms over screw heads,rivets, joints and other protrusions
to provide protection fromwater intrusionI mmediate seal with no wait
time or oozing
 he thick acrylic adhesiveT
provides excellent sealing
properties and durability
 ray or black in color
Gwith thickness of 0.040 in.
or 0.080 in.

Non-flammable

3M™ Nitrile Industrial Adhesive 4491
Fast-drying adhesive delivers rapid results
Low viscosity grade for spray application
 esistance to weathering, water,
Rfuels, oil and plasticizers provides
long-term durability
 an be heat cured to obtain superiorCphysical properties

3M™ Hi-Strength
Postforming
Adhesive 94 CA
Solvent-based
spray adhesiveLow VOC
 vailable in cylinders
Afor convenienceand portabilitySmooth Sided (3M™ VHB™ Tape) vs. Mechanically-Fastened
Compare the reflections of the smooth-sided trailer at left made with 3M™ VHB™ Tape and the mechanicallyfastened trailer at right. Smooth sides convey a professional appearance and quality construction, as well asimprove the installation and look of graphics.

3M™ VHB™ Tape

Mechanical Fasteners

Quick Glance Comparison
Customer Wants

Durability

3M™ VHB™ Tape

Mechanical Fastener

Flexes with thermal expansion and contraction

May become loose during thermal expansion andcontraction

Absorbs vibration; helps maintain the bondand seals against water and dirt intrusion

May become loose over time that can lead to leaksSeparates dissimilar metals to help prevent
galvanic corrosion

Dissimilar metals can come in contact that can leadto galvanic corrosion

Smooth appearance even in the sun’s heat

Expands into a quilted pattern in the sun

Improved appearance of graphics

Surface dotted with rivets and screws

Aesthetics

Taped panels stay tight helping to reduce rattling
Reduced Noise
Viscoelastic tape properties help provide sound damping

Rigid metal-to-metal attachment of mechanicalfasteners transfer soundEase of Building with 3M™ VHB™ Tape
Attaching 3M™ VHB™ Tape is different than
attachment using rivets or screws. Our experiencehas shown that once a crew gets the hang of it, thetime of assembly is about the same as mechanicalassembly. There is less drilling on the line, whichmeans less noise in the factory and reduced chances
for operators to develop carpel tunnel syndrome.

“3M™ VHB™ Tape is reallyeasy to work with. I don’teven have to think about it.”– Aaron Todd
ShowHauler Production

Application

Sidewall Panel
Attachment
Solutions

Roof Sealingand Bonding
Solutions

Floor Bonding
Solutions

3M ProductProduct Features

3M™ VHB™
Commercial Vehicle
Tape CV90F/CV62F/CV45F

 ast and easy-to-use permanent bonding method provides high strength and long-term durability
FColor: Gray
Thickness: CV45F: 0.045 in. (1.1mm); CV62F: 0.062 in. (1.57mm); CV90F: 0.090 in. (2.3mm)
Multi-purpose adhesive and acrylic foam core offers a good balance of strength and conformability
Creates a permanent seal against water, moisture and more
Allows the use of thinner, lighter weight and dissimilar materials
Virtually invisible fastening keeps surfaces smooth3M™ Adhesive
Sealant 550FC

 ultipurpose bonding/sealing
MFast set and cure time for fast-paced processes and productivity
50–90 minutes tack free time; paintable, once skin forms

3M™ Adhesive
Sealant 560

 igh strength bonding to replace mechanical fasteners and rivets
HPermanently elastic to allow joint movement
50–60 minutes tack free time; paintable, once skin forms

3M™ Adhesive
Sealant 590

 hour safe drive away time (SDAT) and 25–40 minutes tack free time3
Crash tested to FMVSS 212, suitable for structural glass bonding3M™ Adhesive
Sealant 760UV

 igh performance bondingHPermanently elastic to allow joint movement10–30 minutes tack free time, paintable immediately
Excellent UV resistance

3M™ Adhesive
Sealant 540

 ulti-purpose flexible long lasting sealantMPermanently elastic to allow joint movement
60–90 minutes tack free time; paintable, once skin forms

3M™ Adhesive
Sealant 740UV

 igh performance sealingHPermanently elastic to allow joint movement
40–60 minutes tack free time, paintable immediately
Excellent UV resistance

3M™ Extreme Sealing
Tapes 4411N/G/B and4412N/G/B

 esigned for difficult sealing applications
DColor: Gray or Black
Thickness: 0.040 in. (1.0mm) or 0.080 in. (2.0mm)
Sticks on contact to many metals, plastics and other hard-to-stick-to surfaces

3M™ Fastbond™
Contact Adhesive
30NF ater-based contact adhesiveWNon-flammableCan be applied by spray, brush or roller
Low VOC

3M™ Hi-Strength
Postforming Adhesive
94 CA

Fast drying and high coverage adhesive
 vailable in cylinder or bulk packaging
ALow VOC and GREENGUARD™ Certified

3M™ Nitrile Industrial
Adhesive 4491

Fast-drying adhesive delivers rapid results
Low viscosity grade for spray application
Resistance to weathering, water, fuels, oil and plasticizers provides long-term durability
Can be heat cured to obtain superior physical properties

Optimize your process.
Although applying 3M™ VHB™ Tape by hand is
one of the most common application methods, it
may be possible to optimize your manufacturing
process through simple automation techniques.
3M is excited to offer tools to automate theapplication of 3M™ VHB™ Tape and othersolutions to increase speed of assembly. Use
3M’s expertise and partnerships with key
automation companies to increase quality,throughput, and productivity helping
deliver products to customers faster and,typically, with less labor.

Transportation Safety Solutions

Abrasives Applied to your Workshop

Make your trailer stand out and shine with conspicuity
markings from 3M. 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Conspicuity
Markings Series 983 and 3M™ Flexible Conspicuity Tape
Series 913 tapes feature high reflectivity and long-lasting
durability. Help improve safety and protect your trailerwith conspicuity markings that are easy to see and apply.

For grinding, polishing, deburring and othermetalworking applications, 3M™ Abrasives deliver
the performance and quality you need. Team up theunmatched grinding speed and long life of
3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasives with the ease of use
and versatility of Scotch-Brite™ Abrasive Products.

3M™ Diamond Grade™ Conspicuity Markings Series 983

Scotch-Brite™
Clean and Strip XT
Pro DiscsH
 igh brightness with wide angularityO n-site application training available
Vivid white and red
3M Flap Disc 769F™

D urable markings protected by 10-year, prorated warranty
Description

Available
Widths

50-Yd
Rolls

2" Cut Strips(100/pkg)

983-32

Red/White (11" x 7")

1.5", 2", 3", 4"✓✓983-326

Red/White (6" x 6")

1.5", 2", 3", 4"✓✓983-10White

1.5", 2", 3", 4"✓✓983-72

Red

1.5", 2", 3", 4"✓✓

Product #3M Flexible Conspicuity Tape Series 913™

U V durable5
 -year warranty*
Apply in temperatures as low as 35°F**G ray and red**See Product Bulletin for details on warranty and installation.
**As per installation details described in 3M Product Bulletin Series 913.

 o learn more about 3M Conspicuity Tape, contact yourT
distributor, 3M representative or visit 3M.com/Conspicuity.

 ast, consistent cut andF
long lifeI deal for a range of mediumand heavy-duty applications
 mooth “feel” for operator
S
comfort and ease of use

3M™ Cubitron™ II
Film Discs 775L
 uts Faster —C
Increased throughput
with faster sanding and moreparts per disc uickly removes
Qrust, paint, mill scale andcoatings from metal
 igh-strength fiber resists
Hchunking and performs wellon edges
 ilicon carbide mineral cuts
S
aggressively and leaves
a fine finish

3M™ Silver Depressed
Center GrindingWheel esigned forD
heavy grinding,beveling and weld removal

 asts Longer — Lower costs
Lwith long disc life and fewer
disc changes

 ay be used on a variety ofM
substrates such as carbon steel
and stainless steel

 onsistent Finish — MinimalC
rework due to consistentfinish quality

 M Precision-Shaped Grain
3cuts exceptionally fast, helping
increase productivity

Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pads 7447 PROI deal for everyday uses like prepping surfaces
for color coat; general scuffing, cleaning andhand blending ightly graded abrasive particles for consistent,T
uniform scratch throughout life of the hand pad
To learn about 3M™ Abrasives Products, visit 3M.com/Abrasives

Looking for solutions to bonding
and assembly challenges?
Across the transportation industry 3M offers a wide range ofbonding products that can improve product design and makeassembly processes more efficient.
For more information, visit 3M.com/bondingandassemblyIndustrial Adhesives & Tapes Division
3M Center, Building 225-3S-06
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

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