dual lock ? reclosable fasteners trial bags tb3540 (250/250), tb3541/tb3542 (400/170) tb3550 (250/250), tb3551/tb3552 (400/170) tb3560 (250/250), tb3561/tb3562 (400/170) tb3870 (250/250), tb3871/tb3872 (400/170) TB4570, tb4575 technical data june, 2010 product description 3m? dual lock? reclosable fasteners are positive lo cking, hidden fasteners designed for use in a variety of attachment solutions. they consist of continuous strips of polyolefin stems with a mushroom shaped top protruding up from the backing. when snapped together the mushroom shaped caps interlock producing a strong reliable fastener. there are three different stem densities of these fasteners (170, 250 and 400) that refer to the approximate number of stems per square inch. by inter-locking different stem density combinations you can create the strength that suits your application--more total stems produces higher strength. the dual lock reclosable fasteners can be mated in the following combinations of increasing closure strength: type 170 to ty pe 250, type 170 to type 400, type 250 to type 250 and type 250 to type 400. we do not recommend using the type 170 to 170 because it does not have good strengt h. we do not recommend using the type 400 to 400 because it is too strong and may cause stems and heads to rip out when prying apart--rendering the fastener no longer reclosable. there are a variety of pressure sensitive adhesives available with dual lock reclosable fasteners to cover most a pplication needs. the pressure sensitive adhesive makes the dual lock reclosable f asteners easy to use. simply remove the liner, place the dual lock reclosable fast eners, and apply firm, consistent pressure to assure good contact with the substrate you are adhering.
3m ? dual lock ? reclosable fasteners trial bags product construction note: the following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. adhesive type product number 3m? dual lock? reclosable fastener trial bag description dual lock color adhesive color engaged thickness inches thickness unmated inches 15% liner type thickness full roll product number tb3540 250/250, 1 in. (25.4mm) x 10 ft. (3.05m), 1 mated strip per bag sj3540 rubber based adhesive tb3541/tb3542 400/170, 1 in. (25.4mm) x 10 ft. (3.05m), 1 strip of each, pre-mated per bag black/black 0.23 0.14 5 mil white silicone treated polyolefin sj3541 (400) sj3442 (170) tb3550 250/250, 1 in. (25.4mm) x 10 ft. (3.05m), 1 mated strip per bag sj3550 general purpose acrylic adhesive tb3551/tb3552 400/170, 1 in. (25.4mm) x 10 ft. (3.05m), 1 strip of each, pre-mated per bag black/white 0.23 0.14 4 mil clear silicone treated polyolefin with red printing sj3551 (400) sj3552 (170) tb3560 250/250, 1 in. (25.4mm) x 10 ft. (3.05m), 1 mated strip per bag sj3560 clear acrylic adhesive tb3561/tb3562 400/170, 1 in. (25.4mm) x 10 ft. (3.05m), 1 strip of each, pre-mated per bag clear/clear 0.23 0.14 4 mil clear silicone treated polyolefin with red printing sj3561 (400) sj3562 (170) tb3870 250/250, 1 in. (25.4mm) x 10 ft. (3.05m), 1 mated strip per bag modified acrylic adhesive tb3871/tb3872 400/170, 1 in. (25.4mm) x 10 ft. (3.05m), 1 strip of each, pre-mated per bag black/grey 0.24 0.14 5 mil red silicone treated polyolefin sj3870 sj3871 (400) sj3872 (170) TB4570 clear 1 in. (25.4mm) x 10 ft. (3.05m), 1 mated strip per bag clear/clear sj4570 low surface tb4575 black 1 in. (25.4mm) x 10 ft. (3.05m), 1 mated strip per bag black/clear 0.098 0.065 6.5 mil 86# silicone treated polycoated kraft sj4575 *all thickness values are with the liner removed. - 2 -
3m ? dual lock ? reclosable fasteners trial bags system performance note: the following technical information and data is intended as a guideline to assist customers in selecting 3m? reclosable fasteners for further evaluation. this technical information is not product release specification s or standards. unless stated differently, the typical system performance and product properties were obtained using specific test methods under controlled laboratory conditions of 72f 5f and 50% 10% relative humidity. the user is responsible for evaluating 3m reclosable fasteners under expected use conditions to ensure suitable performance for the intended application. typical test values for 3m? dual lock? type 170 to 250 type 170 to 400 type 250 to 250 type 250 to 400 low profile to low profile dynamic tensile lbsf/in 2 (n/cm 2 ) engage disengage 13 (9) 27 (18.5) 21 (14.5) 43 (29.6) 22 (15.2) 43 (29.6) 31 (21.4) 60 (41.4) 27 (18.5) 40 (27.5) dynamic shear lbs/in 2 14 (9.8) 21 (14.5) 22 (15) 59 (41.3) 41 (28.2) cleavage strength lbs/inch width (n/cm width) rigid backed from rigid backed 12 (21) 20 (35) 24 (42) 32 (56) 4 (7.1) ?t? peel (lbs/inch width (n/cm width) flexible from flexible 0.7 (1.2) 1.4 (2.5) 1.9 (3.3) 1.5 (2.6) 0.5 (.9) 90 peel lbs/inch width (n/cm width) flexible from rigid 1.8 (3.2) 3.1 (5.4) 4.1 (7.2) 4.6 (8.1) 1.7 (2.9) cycle life # of closures before losing 50% of original strength 1000 1000 1000 1000 100 **tests were run at 12 inches per minute** - 3 -
3m ? dual lock ? reclosable fasteners trial bags product performance note: the following technical in formation and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. this guide should assist you in determinin g which product will adhere best to your substrate for your application. 3m? dual lock? reclosable fasteners trial bags poly- poly- propylene ethylene (29) (31) low surface energy acrylic pc abs (38) (42) (42) medium surface energy aluminum stainless steel (840) (700-1100) high surface energy temperature resistance f tb3560 tb3561/tb3562 clear acrylic adhesive x x x x x 220 tb3550 tb3551/tb3552 general purpose acrylic adhesive x x x x x 200 tb3870 tb3871/tb3872 modified acrylic adhesive x x x x x 180 TB4570 clear tb4575 black lse acrylic #1 x x x x x x x 158 tb3540 tb3541/tb3542 rubber based adhesive x x x x x x x 120 x-substrates that will typically adhere to without the use of prime r design considerations as a general rule, four square inches of f astener area per pound of static tensile or shear load to be supported is suggested as a starting point for evaluation. more or less area may be needed depending on speci fic conditions or end use applications. 3m? dual lock? reclosable fasteners type 250 less than 0.75" (19 mm) width should not be engaged to other dual lock reclosable fastener type 250 because low disengagement values may occur. note final product performance depends upon a co mbination of factors: the substrate and its surface characteristics, the fastener selected, the application method and conditions, the time and envi ronmental conditions required for the application. because these factors are unique to each app lication, the user must evaluate the dual lock reclosable fastener and do an y testing required to determine dual lock reclosable fasteners suitabilit y for the end-user?s application. - 4 -
3m ? dual lock ? reclosable fasteners trial bags certification/ recognition msds: 3m has not prepared a msds for this product which is not subject to the msds requirements of the occupational safety and health administration?s hazard communication standard, 29 c.f.r. 1910.1200(b)(6)(v). when used under reasonable conditions or in accordance with the 3m directions for use, the product should not present a health or safety hazard. however, use or processing of the product in a manner not in accordance with the directions for use may affect its performance and present potential health or safety hazards. tsca: this product is defined as an article under the toxic substances control act and therefore, it is exempt from inventory listing requirements. technical information the technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests or experience that 3m believes are reli able, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed. product use many factors beyond 3m?s control and uniquely within user?s knowledge and control can affect the use and performance of a 3m product in a particular applicat ion. given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3m product, user is so lely responsible for evaluating the 3m product and determining whether it is fit for a particular pur pose and suitable for user?s method of application. warranty, limited remedy, and disclaimer unless an additional warranty is s pecifically stated on the applicab le 3m product packaging or product literature, 3m warrants that each 3m product meets the applicable 3m product specification at the time 3m ships the product. 3m makes no other warranties or conditions, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any implied warranty or condition arising out of a course of dealing, custom or usage of trade. if the 3m product does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3m?s option, replacement of the 3m product or refund of the purchase price. limitation of liability except where prohibited by law, 3m will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3m product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or co nsequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. iso 9001: 2000 - iso/ts 16949:2002 this industrial adhesives and tapes division product was manufactured under a 3m quality system registered to iso 9001: 2000 and iso/ts 16949:2002 standards. industrial adhesives and tapes division 3m center, building 225-3s-06 st. paul, mn 55144-1000 800-362-3550 ? 877-369-2923 (fax) www.3m.com/industrial recycled paper 40% pre-consumer 10% post-consumer - 5 - 3m and dual lock are trademarks of 3m company. printed in u.s.a. ?3m 2009 70-0709- 4051-8 (6/10)
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