Windows and DoorsDesign and Assembly Solutions

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to build better windows and doors of opportunity

3M Windows and Doors Design and Assembly

Solutions combine technology and service to

help companies worldwide improve product

appearance and performance, and increase

productivity for manufacturing and installation.

You can rely on 3M as a single resource for

versatile and comprehensive solutions ranging

from adhesives and tapes to Optically Divided

Lites and protective films.

3M representatives are located throughout the

United States, Canada, and 50 other countries

for convenient sales assistance. A highly trained

technical service team is ready to help you

evaluate products for specific applications

ranging from windows to skylights, front doors

to garage doors, partitions to exterior cladding,

and much more.

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Architectural Enhancement

3M™ VHB™ Window Tapes:

Permanently attach wood, aluminum,plastic, and a variety of muntin barmaterials to windows and doors for a distinctive look. Pressure sensitiveadhesive tape bonds on contact andresists prolonged sunlight exposureand extreme temperatures.

3M™ Fasara™ Interior Design Films:

Apply to windows and partitions tocreate an etched-glass effect to enhanceprivacy or create a tranquil atmosphere.

Combined technologies: 3M™ Accentrim™ Products add a prismaticeffect on glass partition walls. 3M™ VHB™ Tape invisibly bondsand seals panes and metal trim with strength to replace mechanical fasteners.

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3M™ Accentrim™ Products for

Optically Divided Lite: Incorporateinto your manufacturing process anddifferentiate your product line with thedistinction of Optically Divided Lite.When installed within insulated glassunits, 3M Accentrim Products enhancethe view from the inside and out byday or night. Create a variety ofaccent patterns.

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Protective Solutions

3M™ Scotchtint™ Sun Control Films:Apply on the windows of homes andcommercial buildings and help reduceheat, glare and harmful UV rays.Variety of color, density and heatrejection qualities are available. Forexample, 3M Scotchtint Silver Filmreflects away up to 78% of the sun'sheat from an office building.

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3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt

Adhesive Applicator AE II: Deliversup to 4 pounds of 3M™ Scotch-Weld™

Hot Melt Adhesive per hour for fastbonding of wood and plastics.

3M™ Scotchshield™ Ultra Safety and

Security Window Film: Helps holdglass in place during severe winds andhelps deter smash-and-grab burglarsby slowing access. As a stronger alternative, 3M™ Bomb Blast Film

resists concussive force to either holdglass in place or reduce the spread ofshattered glass.

* These products are manufactured and sold by Polymask Corporation, a joint venture of 3M Company and Sealed Air Corporation, with 3M acting as the sales agent of Polymask Corporation.

3M™ Protective UV Tapes*: Temporarily protect surfaces exposed to dirt, debris, and sunlight during manufacture, storage, transit,and installation. Surfaces include the metal, glass, vinyl, stained and unstainedwood of windows, doors, and garage doors. Clean and quick removal reduces cleanup.

3M™ Bumpon™ Quiet Clear™

Protective Products: Peel off theliner and stick quickly inside cabinetto mute the sound of slamming doors.No drilling or screws. Durable adhesivestays in place closure after closure.Also, prevent GBGs from rattlinginside insulating glass.

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt

Adhesive System with low

melt adhesive: Attach woodreinforcing blocks to vinylwindow nailing flanges to helpprevent bending during shipment. Easily removed atthe installation site.

3M™ Fastbond™ Water-Based

Contact Adhesive 2000NF: Quicklybonds styrofoam cores inside metal firedoors. Cost-effective with 3x the coverage of a typical solvent-basedcontact adhesive.

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Polyurethane

Reactive (PUR) Adhesive System:

To increase production, this self-contained system combines hotmelt adhesive speed with structuralstrength to bond fir reblock stripsbetween hardboard door panels.

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Bulk

Hot Melt Adhesive: Holdsweatherstripping in channelof PVC window molding asa saw cuts 16' lengths to size.

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3M™ Abrasive Products: Prep andfinish with belts, discs, brushes, wheels,and pads in a variety of grades for cut,speed, and long life.

Labeling3M™ Permanent and Removable Labels: With mix andmatch adhesives and facestocks, 3M can help you readilymeet labeling requirements for print quality, environmentalconditions, and adhesion to wood, metal, or vinyl. Forremovable labels, you can have the quality image you wantfor brand identity but customers can peel it off without scraping, residue, or ghosting.

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3M™ VHB™

Tape

Stainlesssteelcurtainwall

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3M™ VHB™ Tapes: Bond with highholding strength to replace rivets,screws, welds, and silicones to withstandwind, heat, cold, sway, and vibration.Virtually invisible fastening helpskeep surfaces smooth and clean toenhance design and appearance.

3M™ Scotch-Grip™ Plastic Adhesive 1099:

Fast-drying adhesive laminates curtain walls with a plasticizer-resistant formulation that also resistsweathering, water, oil, and aliphatic fuels.

3M™ Scotch-Grip™ Rubber Adhesive 847: Quickdrying option when the application requires a moreflexible bond and resistance to fuel and oil.

Architectural Panels/Curtain Walls

3M™ VHB™ Tape

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3M™ VHB™ Tape: Permanently bondsmetal skins to the frame of hollowsteel doors eliminating spot welds andcure time for liquid adhesives.

3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape: Appliedover the edge of double pane glass,3M metal foil tape bonds and seals oncontact to keep out moisture and dust.

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3M™ Polyester Tape: Adheres oncontact over the nailing fin insertionpoints on a window frame.Polyester with long-aging acrylicadhesive keeps out moisture after installation at the home.

3M™ VHB™ Tape for Damming:

Clear acrylic construction seals andpermanently edge bonds resin-filledhurricane glass. Forms UV resistantbond line that flexes with thermal contraction and expansion.

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More 3M Solutions at a Glance3M™ Aerosol Adhesives offer a widevariety of formulations for convenientlybonding laminates, foam, plastic, metal,and more.

3M™ High Performance Cleaning

Cloth with soft micro-texture trapslint and dirt, and removes fingerprintoils without streaking.

3M™ Head, Eye, Ear, and

Respiratory Protection is designedfor comfort and worker acceptance.

3M™ Clean-Walk Mats on the floorwithin a plant, or between the plantand office, capture dirt from shoesoles and wheels to prevent tracking.

3M™ Vinyl Tapes clearly mark lanes,corridors, or no-go areas in factoriesand warehouses.

3M™ Sealants help keep air, water,dirt, fuels, cold, heat or other elementsin or out.

3M™ Fire Caulk: Non-sag formulationexpands when heated to seal arounditems consumed by fire. Up to 4-hourrated UL wall or floor assemblies.

3M™ PPS Spray System: Convenientcup with disposable liner for use withcommon paint or adhesive sprayequipment. Saves time and work.Spray at any angle.

3M™ Performance Plus Duct Tape

8979 removes cleanly for up to sixmonths from most opaque surfaceseven after exposure to UV sunlightand outdoor weathering.

High Jump™ Software efficientlymanages manufacturing, distribution,and transportation while reducing costs.

3M™ RFID Label: Digitally storesinformation such as identity, activity,location, and history. When activatedby a reader, the label “broadcasts” tothe reader for downloading into acomputer for processing, analysis, and storage.

3M™ Packaging Products range fromhigh strength pallet unitization to label pouches, and more.

3M™ Masking Tapes offer a widevariety of crepe, flatback, and filmbackings for holding, bundling, andpaint applications.

3M™ Sandblast Stencil allows adeeper design cut to be sandblastedinto glass for a more dimensionalappearance than conventionalacid-etching.

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Fasara,VHB, Accentrim, Bumpon, Scotchshield,Scotchtint, Scotch-Weld, Fastbond, Scotch-Grip, and High Jump are trademarks of 3M Company.