3M reclosable fasteners User Manual

3M Bonding
Systems Division

Market: Transportation
Account Type:  Automotive Interior Trim Assembly

3M

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Dual Lock

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Reclosable

Fasteners SJ-3759, SJ-3763,
SJ-3751, SJ-3752

North America

Attaching Spare Tire Cover

3711 – Motor Vehicles

and Car Bodies

3714 – Motor Vehicle Parts

and Accessories 

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Reclosable Fasteners are used to attach the spare tire cover to the

interior floor of sport utility vehicles.  The cover is made of ABS plastic to which
the 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fasteners SJ-3759 (Washer) and SJ-3763 (Washer)
may be bonded with rivets or 3M

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Dual Lock

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Reclosable Fasteners SJ-3751 and

SJ-3752 may be bonded with 3M pressure-sensitive adhesive, depending on
clearance requirements.    

By hand.

Reliable attachment; easy engagement, no squeaks.

Easy to use: 3M

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Reclosable Fasteners are easier to align than screws

during installation and do not require precise alignment by vehicle operators to
reinstall cover after accessing spare tire.

Reliable bond:  The aggressive high-tack, pressure-sensitive adhesive provides
immediate application during assembly.

Improved appearance: No visible fasteners, providing a clean, uncluttered look to
the spare tire cover.  Cover can be flat to allow cargo to slide in and out of vehicle.

Quiet: 3M

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Reclosable Fasteners do not come loose during operation

of the vehicle, helping to reduce rattles.

Long-lasting: Cycle life exceeds 1,000 reclosures.

Die-cut parts: 3M

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Reclosable Fasteners may be die-cut to meet

various specified shapes.

Removable: 3M

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Reclosable Fasteners allow easy access to spare

tire behind cover.