Complete solutions for the transportation sector!

The transportation sector is constantly evolving. We see production being brought back to Europe from low-wage countries. This is made possible in part by the ongoing robotization that drastically reduces labor costs.

To face global competition, innovation and efficiency is vital. A process that never stops!

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At the same time, the demands on the vehicles are increasing. For example, the focus is on electric propulsion, lightweight materials, sustainable production. To do this competitively worldwide, continuous innovation is needed; working smart and efficiently is more important than ever.

3M solutions for all transportation equipment.

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Continuous improvement is only possible if you are ahead of developments. Responding to the future, setting the pace and doing everything possible to increase your advantage at every stage of your production process. Optimize step by step.

This is the inspiration behind 3M™ solutions for transportation manufacturing. Solutions designed to extract the greatest opportunities from the smallest details. At every step, we help increase efficiency, optimize costs, increase quality and improve output.

Surface Machining

Whether cutting steel, stamping aluminum panels or grinding away weld lines in hard-to-reach places, we have the materials and tools you need to get the job done quickly and safely.

With 3M PSG* technology, offering durability, fast cutting action and long life compared to conventional fiber discs. As a company, are you not yet familiar with this quality fiber wheel and do you chip a lot of steel? Then this may well be the first step to significantly faster work! Request a sample here and read more about the 3M 982CX fiber wheel and the terms and conditions.

The same PSG* technology is also used in the mesh discs. These are available in two grades: the 310W and the 710W. More about these unique discs that solve your dust problem can be found on our dedicated page.

Order the 982 CX Pro easily in our web shop.

The 310W and 710W can also be found here.

You can read more suggestions for fast machining with lots of material removal in the leaflet you can download here. Consider:

• Powerful 1900W angle grinder with variable speeds,
• cut-off and grinding wheels in CubitronII quality
• Flap discs in the 769F grade
• The updated Scotch Brite discs that take entire steps out of the process.

Plenty of opportunities to optimize without being complicated!

Connecting & Assembly

What can 3M™ adhesives and tapes do for your product and process? Build strong, durable products. Improve appearance and aesthetics. Lower production and material costs. Build products with a continuous joint line. Broaden material selection for assemblies.

DP490

3M™Scotch-Weld™epoxy adhesive 490 is a black, thixotropic, filling two-component expoxy adhesive with very good application properties. This adhesive is designed for applications requiring ultimate toughness and high strength.

3M VHB tape

VHB™ tape is a unique tape developed for durable joints of different materials that maintains its strength even at high temperatures. We have already published a number of articles about VHB tape on our website. Click here for an overview of all these articles.

Surface preparation

Surface preparation for adhesion enhancement before coating or varnishing is a crucial step in the entire production process. By choosing the right disc here, you ensure that the surfaces are free of defects and prepared for optimum adhesion before painting. By extracting as much dust as possible when grinding, you avoid post-painting rework. Thus, you will not lose time and money further in the process.

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3M Xtract™ Cubitron™ II Mesh Disc 710W and 310W

To reduce dust, choose grinding with the 310W or the 710W discs. These mesh wheels offer maximum dust extraction with maximum grinding power due to the CubitronII grit.

The 710W series is a premium sanding product:

' Unique hole pattern

' Up to 97% dust extraction

' Industry-leading cutting speed

' Designed to require less pressure

Read more on our website page about the 710W.

Another excellent disc for clean sanding with great slip force is the 775L disc. The multi-hole pattern on the Clean Sanding products allows for faster dust extraction compared to other hole patterns. The sanding discs feature 3M PSG, which provides extremely fast cutting action and long life.

Masking & Surface Protection

Whether your painting process includes multiple baking cycles, two-color schemes, detail work or preventing overspray on large areas - with 3M's full range of masking tapes and films, you're prepared for anything. All this, and reliable performance too, so you get the job done right the first time. Protecting your project during production means less work to redo. 3M surface protection solutions help protect against dirt, dust and spills, keeping your work area cleaner and allowing you to continue working on your project.

3M™ special masking tape 501E for high temperatures

Designed for critical paint masking applications where excellent adhesion and performance at high temperatures are required. High performance crepe for high temperature heating processes (up to max 160°C for 1 hour); air drying, curing in oven or under infrared or heat lamps, UV curing.

3M Foil Powder Coat Paint 8992

Excellent heat resistance (up to 204°C) and chemical resistance making it ideal for powder coating and anodization.

When you protect your project during production, you don't have to redo as much work. 3M surface protection solutions help protect against dirt, dust and spills, keeping your work area cleaner and allowing you to continue working on your project.

Lacquer & coating application

Bring more consistency and quality to your spray work. 3M's solutions bring consistent paint consistency, reduce coating consumption and increase productivity by giving technicians a more effective way to spray.

Lightweight and easy to use for coating application. An industrial coating solution that can help reduce process variability and increase productivity. Help improve the quality & consistency of the paint/coating process and optimize material usage & productivity. Spend less time on non-productive activities such as maintenance and cleaning of spray gun equipment. Different nozzles: Pressure (3 sizes: 1.1, 1.4, 1.8) and Gravity (6 sizes: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0).

3M's cleanest spray cup system: 3M™ PPS™ Series 2.0 is a complete spray cup solution for mixing, measuring, filtering and spraying. Integrated washers on the lids reduce paint build-up and potential contamination, and the reusable outer cups have see-through windows to facilitate refilling by grasping the inner cup when the lid is removed.

Surface repair & correction

From minor repairs to large surface repairs, 3M surface repair solutions help eliminate minor blemishes and imperfections for a fast and efficient OEM factory finish.

3M™ Hookit™ Purple Finishing film sanding disc 260L

For light sanding of the blend area for varnishing and removal of dust and excess orange texture from top coats. Fast cutting action and long disc life due to aluminum oxide-based abrasive material. Available in different coarse and hole configurations.

3M™ Trizact™ Finesse-it™ Sanding Disc Roller 468LA

Features 3M micro-replicated sanding technology on a foil backing, stays sharp and provides a consistent fine finish throughout the life of the disc. pyramid structure to remove and refine sanding scratches before using the 3M™ Perfect-It™ Polishing System, reducing polishing time and increasing productivity. Less time spent on rework. Even removal. Smooth, even and reproducible finish.

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Each car, truck, bus, boat, plane or vehicle built to perfection - one step, one solution at a time.

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