3M wood blinds User Manual
Application Profile
3M Bonding
Systems Division
Systems Division
Market: Furniture (Window Coverings)
Account Type: Wood Blinds - System for attaching Wood Trim
Account Type: Wood Blinds - System for attaching Wood Trim
to metal Header Rail
PRODUCT
3M
™
Dual Lock™ Industrial
Fastener SJ 3560
REGION OF ORIGIN
North America
Application Type
Fastening Window Coverings
SIC
2591 – Drapery Hardware and
Window Binds and Shades
Window Binds and Shades
Application Description
3M
™
Dual Lock™ Fastener SJ 3560 attaches wood trim to the metal header rail
of wood blinds. 3M Dual Lock Industrial Fastener is attached to the back side
of the wood trim and to the front of the metal header rail. This approach
allows no-tools removal for any required repairs.
of the wood trim and to the front of the metal header rail. This approach
allows no-tools removal for any required repairs.
Key Application Requirements
High initial bond strength to head rail and trim; easy to apply; temperature
resistant (to 158 degrees C); resistant to UV radiation; aesthetically pleasing
(non-yellowing). Stem interlock closure system must hold securely over the
life of the application.
resistant (to 158 degrees C); resistant to UV radiation; aesthetically pleasing
(non-yellowing). Stem interlock closure system must hold securely over the
life of the application.
Product or Process Replaced
Mechanical fasteners; screws.
Benefits/Advantages To Customer
Easy to use/quick to apply: The 3M Dual Lock Industrial Fastener strips
are applied to the surfaces directly from the roll. The strips are pressed into
place and the parts mated. This operation takes less time than applying
screws. No-tools removal and easy re-attachment of the trim can be done
if repairs are required.
are applied to the surfaces directly from the roll. The strips are pressed into
place and the parts mated. This operation takes less time than applying
screws. No-tools removal and easy re-attachment of the trim can be done
if repairs are required.
Aesthetically pleasing because no metal fasteners are used: 3M Dual
Lock Industrial Fastener provides a clean, smooth appearance to the
finished rail. The adhesive resists yellowing, which helps maintain the
beauty of the application.
Lock Industrial Fastener provides a clean, smooth appearance to the
finished rail. The adhesive resists yellowing, which helps maintain the
beauty of the application.
Long-lasting: Specially-formulated adhesive provides a lasting bond for
the fastener strips to the wood trim and head rail.
the fastener strips to the wood trim and head rail.
Resists environmental conditions: The adhesive withstands the elevated
temperatures and sunlight of the window environment.
temperatures and sunlight of the window environment.