3M reclosable fasteners User Manual
Product Information
3M
™
Dual Lock
™
Reclosable Fasteners consist of continuous strips of plastic backing, with plastic mushroom-shaped stems
protruding up from the backing strip. When two pieces of the fasteners are pressed together, the mushroom heads interlock
with an audible snap. To open, simply pull apart. This provides fast, secure, reclosable fastening performance for a wide
range of applications. Cycle life exceeds 1,000 reclosures.
with an audible snap. To open, simply pull apart. This provides fast, secure, reclosable fastening performance for a wide
range of applications. Cycle life exceeds 1,000 reclosures.
3M
™
Dual Lock
™
Reclosable Fasteners are die-cut to specified size by a specialty converter and shipped to a Tier 1 supplier.
The panel supplier applies 3M
™
Dual Lock
™
Reclosable Fastener pieces to the cover. The automotive manufacturer applies
the mating 3M
™
Dual Lock
™
Reclosable Fastener pieces to the appropriate location on the interior of the sport utility
vehicle. The automotive manufacturer then attaches the panel to the interior surface by snapping it in place.
Related Products
Advantage
3M
™
Scotchmate
™
Hook and Loop Reclosable Fasteners
Easy engagement
Related Application Ideas
Attaching any reclosable, hinged cover in an automotive interior.
Qualified for Industry Specifications
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
3M
™
Dual
™
Lock Reclosable Fastener
PF 8543
WSB-M15P35-A
GM2743M
PF 8858
GM3618M
Key Decision Makers
Program Managers
Design Engineers
Quality Control Engineers
Design Engineers
Quality Control Engineers
“Dual Lock” is a trademark of 3M.
Bonding Systems Division
3M Center, Building 220-7E-01
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
3M Center, Building 220-7E-01
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
Printed in USA
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© 3M 1998
© 3M 1998
For Additional Information
To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call 1-800-362-3550.
Address correspondence to: 3M Bonding Systems Division, 3M Center, Building 220-7E-01, St. Paul, MN
55144-1000. Our fax number is 651-733-9175. In Canada, phone: 1-519-451-2500. In Puerto Rico,
phone: 1-809-750-3000. In Mexico, phone: 52-5-270-2289.
Address correspondence to: 3M Bonding Systems Division, 3M Center, Building 220-7E-01, St. Paul, MN
55144-1000. Our fax number is 651-733-9175. In Canada, phone: 1-519-451-2500. In Puerto Rico,
phone: 1-809-750-3000. In Mexico, phone: 52-5-270-2289.
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ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product is fit for a particular purpose and
suitable for user’s method of application. Please remember that many factors can affect the use and
performance of a 3M Bonding Systems Division product in a particular application. The materials to be
bonded with the product, the surface preparation of those materials, the product selected for use, the
conditions in which the product is used, and the time and environmental conditions in which the product
is expected to perform are among the many factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M
product. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, some of
which are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M
product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of
application.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product is fit for a particular purpose and
suitable for user’s method of application. Please remember that many factors can affect the use and
performance of a 3M Bonding Systems Division product in a particular application. The materials to be
bonded with the product, the surface preparation of those materials, the product selected for use, the
conditions in which the product is used, and the time and environmental conditions in which the product
is expected to perform are among the many factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M
product. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, some of
which are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M
product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of
application.
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and Liability
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incidental, or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including negligence, warranty, or
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PRODUCT. 3M shall not otherwise be liable for loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including negligence, warranty, or
strict liability.