3M Automotive and Aerospace Solutions Division

Interior Adhesive
Solutions
Meet OEM specifications and aviation regulations with
weight-saving, time-saving, strong-bonding interior solutions.

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 Solutions
designed to fit Lavatories

your process.
Streamline operation. Win more OEM contracts.
Find bonding solutions for all parts of an aircraft
interior — plus the equipment to use them.
Evolved from an ongoing collaboration between
3M scientists and OEM engineers, our adhesive
solutions deliver exceptional mechanical
performance, low density, optimal mixing, flexible
cure times and exceptional durability.

• M
 eet the demanding requirements for quality,
safety and weight
• Comply with FAA and EASA regulations
• D
 esigned with REACH and RoHS compliance
in mind
• Stored, applied and cured at room temperature
• Lead time is as little as 30 days
• P
 umpable solutions fit within automated
manufacturing
• Help reduce cycle time and manufacturing costs
• Global supply chain

Galleys

Doors, Class
Dividers and
Sidewalls

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 3M Automotive and Aerospace Solutions Division

Overhead Ceiling Panels/Ducts/

Bins Passenger Service
Units (PSU)

Crew Rest
Areas

Seats/Cup
Holders/ Monuments
Sidewall Panels

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 Edge/Void Fillers

Spend more time

building and less
3M™ Edge and Void Fillers
Pump up productivity. Designed for filling
Density

time filling.
mismatched areas and voids and reinforcing
edges, 3M pumpable edge and void filling
compounds combine high strength with
industry-leading low density.

As low as

0.44
• Fully automated mixing and pumping for
accelerated application process
• Lightweight compounds with a variety of
cure speeds and compressive strengths
g/cm3
• Non-brittle property minimizes chipping
and allows insert placement
• Non-sag property reduces touch-ups
and rework
• FR and FST options
Featured lbProducts
3M™ Scotch-Weld™
EC-3505 B/A FR
• L
 ightest machine-dispensable
product available
• Industry-leading combination of
Fill and reinforce 0.44 g/cm3 density with 2200
honeycomb edges
psi compression strength
• W orklife: 60 minutes at room
temperature

3M™ Scotch-Weld™
EC-3550 B/A FR &
3M™ Scotch-Weld™
EC-3555 B/A FST
• M  eets FST Airbus Requirement,
ABD-0031
• 0.58 g/cm3 density with 3500
psi compressive strength where
higher strength is required
• Worklife: 120 minutes (EC-3550)
and 60 minutes (EC-3555) at
room temperature

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 Core Reinforcement
Build lighter, stronger
panels with less labor.
3M™ Core Reinforcement
Reinforce honeycomb and sandwich structures
in load-bearing areas, such as overhead stowage
compartments, partition walls, ceiling panels,
galley and lavatory. Our pumpable solutions save
production time and labor costs — simply place
cartridge in dispenser, add a nozzle and apply.
High
• Low density reduces weight of cabin furnishing compressive
• Fully pumpable and automated for less hand work strength
• Fast cure at room temperature improves efficiency
• Moisture barrier and vibration dampener
• High compressive strength
• D
 esigned to help users minimize their impact on
the environment
• T
 hixotropic properties offer controlled flow
and self leveling

Featured Product
3M™ Scotch-Weld™
EC-3500 B/A
lb
• Superior compressive
strength of 6000 psi with
only 0.64 g/cm3 density
• Long work life
• Cure cycle 250°F to 350°F
(121°C to 177°C) for 1 hour
with a 10°F (-12°C)/minute
warm-up rate
• Excellent performance over
a wide temp range of -67˚F
Fill and reinforce to 350˚F (-55˚C to 177˚C)
load-bearing
areas

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 Potting Compounds

Meet strength requirements

with half the weight.
3M™ Potting Compounds
Need to cut weight from a ship-set? Apply 3M potting compounds, designed
with high shear and torque strength, class-leading low density, easy flow for
easy application and fast cure times. Our 3M glass bubble technology reduces
weight, delivers high strength-to-weight ratio and has a consistent fast flow
through dispensers. Easy-to-handle viscosity and fully pumpable systems save
time and improve operational efficiency.

½
• A
 ttach panel inserts quickly,
consistently and securely
• L
 ow viscosity enables extruding
and pumping with automated
dispensing equipment the weight
• F
 ast cure at room temperature of traditional structural
yields higher manufacturing bonding adhesives
throughput
• A
 dvanced formulation
results in consistent density
during both storage and
automated pumping

Fastener

Featured Product
3M™ Scotch-Weld™
EC-3542 B/A FR
• H
 igh torque resistance
• Low sag formulation makes it
a great option for edge casting
applications
• FR compliant

EC-3542 Potting Compound

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 Honeycomb
Bonding Solutions
The perfect cure
for your operation.
Honeycomb
3M™ Honeycomb Bonding bonding
(mortise and tenon)
There can be no compromise when it comes to reliability. 3M honeycomb
bonding solutions stand up to challenging conditions and offer operational
flexibility, with work lives as short as 4 minutes or as long as 5 hours.
Superior mechanical properties allow you to achieve high durability and
light-weighting goals. These proven adhesives answer the demand for
strength while enabling more compact and lightweight designs.

• Maximum shear, compressive and peel strength,

based on your design and process parameters

4 to5
Honeycomb bonding (Ditch-Pot,
• Fast to moderate handling strength time offers Cut-Fold)
operational flexibility
min. hrs. • Highly durable to help provide high impact
work life resistance
Operational • Cure at room temperature Featured Products
flexibility • Thixotropic properties offer controlled 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ 3M™ Scotch-Weld™
flow and sag EC-2615 B/A EC-7256 B/A EC-2815 B/A FR
• FR and FST options • E
 xcellent for low • C ombines high • E
 xcellent where maximum
temperature/cryogenic mechanical strength mechanical strength is required,
applications with excellent durability such as overhead luggage bins,
• Resistant to extreme • Rapid cure at room stowage panels and monuments
shock, vibration and temperature • 5000 psi OLS strength with 60
flexing • Good adhesion to minutes work-life.
• Available in translucent a wide variety of • Excellent sag resistance
and gray color materials for vertical applications

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ 3M™ Scotch-Weld™

EC-3531 B/A FR EC-9300 B/A FST EC-3542 B/A FR
• G reat choice for metal-to- • B est choice for ditch • F ast flow and strong mechanical
metal bonding and fillet and pot applications performance make panel forming
bonding • Excellent chemical application easy
• Fast handling strength and aging resistance • Suitable when low density and
(10 to 20 minutes) • Airbus ABD-0031 moderate shear strength are
• S  uitable when moderate compliant required
mechanical strength is • Low sag formulation offers a
required great option for edge casting
applications

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 Thermoplastic
Bonding Solutions

The easy solution for

hard-to-bond surfaces.
3M™ Thermoplastic Bonding
For bonding challenging materials together, this
is a game changer. It’s perfect for glass-phenolic
composites and thermoplastic materials, including
Polycarbonate (PC), Polyphenyl Sulfone (PPSU),

Bonds
Polyether Imide (PEI) and Acrylic-PVC. Use on tray
tables, seat back covers, international first-class
surrounds and more. hard-to-bond
surfaces
• Designed for interior substrates, such as
glass-phenolic composites, aluminum and
hard-to-bond thermoplastics
• Can be used on metal and composite surfaces
• Very low sag formulation delivers controlled
flow for vertical applications
• FST compliant

Featured Product
3M™ Scotch-Weld™
EC-7246-2 B/A FST
• A
 vailable in duo-pack
cartridges or in bulk for
machine dispensing
• Flow control for vertical
applications
• Not formulated with
Antimony-Trioxide

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 Decorative
Bonding Solutions
Give private
jets a first-class
finish in minutes.
3M™ Decorative Bonding
Need to bond wood veneers for an executive
finish? Our durable bonding solution holds strongly
and dries quickly in many different environments,
including high temperatures.

• Bond in 20 minutes or less

•  an also be used for bonding gaskets and attaching
C
de-icing boots
• High strength and temperature resistance
• Creates an even, consistent adhesive layer

Quick
dry time

Featured Product
3M™ Scotch-Weld™
Adhesive EC-1357
• Q
 uick dry time with
controlled flow
• Easily applied by spray, brush
or roller to save time
• FR compliant in configuration

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 Bracket
Bonding Solutions

Fewer steps, increased productivity.

3M™ Bracket Bonding • High green strength significantly reduces
the need for installation fixtures
There are thousands of brackets in each airplane.
Imagine how much time and money you’ll save • Two steps — apply and bond —
with a faster, simplified process. Now imagine a simplifies your process
revolutionary bracket adhesive that instantly holds • Low-flow adhesive can be used in
— with no installation fixtures, no sag and no mess. vertical and overhead applications
Ideal for bonding
Simply apply, bond and go. fasteners, brackets
and pins

90
STEP 1 :
Apply adhesive to bracket

minutes cure time

to handling strength

lb

Strong
Excellent shear
and peel strength

STEP 2 :
Bond to desired surface

Featured Product
3M™ Scotch-Weld™
EC-7202 B/A
• F
 ast and easy to apply
• No-sag eliminates support
fixtures to reduce waste
• At room temp, cure time can be
accelerated by applying heat
• High mechanical strength

Go – no support needed
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 Dispensing Solutions
Get the right applicator
for your application.
3M™ Dispensing Solutions
Enhance production rates, reduce rework and get accurate adhesive placement.

Automated Systems
Our industry partnerships will help you
meet your automation needs with 3M’s
compatible, pumpable adhesives.
• Bulk dispensing with operator or
CNC/robotic
• Fluidic PK2D Bulk Dispense Systems
• Linear Displacement Pump
Applicators/ • Accommodates bulk 5-gallon product
Dispensers
Our manual and pneumatic
applicators:
• Provide optimal pressure
• Fit with your work flow
• Fit product selection for
different applications

Custom Dispensing Tips

Mixing Nozzles for Automation
Simultaneously mix, meter and dispense
Apply the right amount in the right place.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Two-Part Structural
Adhesives easily and efficiently. • Tips for edge fill, honeycomb
reinforcement and partial cut filling
• Sulzer Mixpac MC 13-12 or MC 13-18
for hand dispensers • Reduce time and waste
• Sulzer Mixpac MC 13-18 or MC 13-24 • Increase production rate
for bulk dispensing systems
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