Set it and forget it. While sounding convenient, it’s not always a practical approach for certain products and applications. In the real world, it can be more valuable to have the ability to set, remove, and reset as necessary. That’s precisely where 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners comes in.
Dual Lock is 3M’s line of high-strength, reusable fasteners. Think of these products as industrial versions of the hook-and-loop strips used on clothing and other everyday applications. However, 3M takes reclosable fasteners to a whole new level with Dual Lock.
The key to Dual Lock is an innovative interlocking design. When both sides of Dual Lock tape are applied together, mushroom-shaped heads interlock and snap into place, providing five times the tensile strength of traditional hook-and-loop fasteners.
But that’s only half the story. While the mushroom-shaped heads provide a stronger hold, Dual Lock can still be easily peeled apart when needed. In fact, Dual Lock is designed to be reattached up to 1,000 times before losing half of its original tensile strength.
Dual Lock tape is also backed with a pressure-sensitive adhesive that can be easily applied to the mounting surface and forms a strong bond.
In addition to being exceptionally easy to use, remove, and reapply, Dual Lock offers a wide range of benefits:
So, what can you use Dual Lock for? Just about anything, really. Dual Lock really shines in applications where a component needs to be securely attached but requires quick release for easy access or maintenance. A few examples include:
3M’s Dual Lock Series offers a variety of reclosable fasteners to ensure high performance for various applications and substrates. Here are some options and considerations when selecting the optimal product for your needs.
At Tapecon, we have extensive experience helping customers get the most out of this impressive reusable fastener tape. Our materials expert can recommend the optimal Dual Lock product based on the required holding strength and the adhesive most compatible with the substrates and environmental conditions. We can also perform testing to validate closure strength and adhesive performance. Finally, as a 3M Preferred Converter, we can cut a Dual Lock tape into custom shapes and sizes to fit precisely within your application.
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