3M Tapes and Materials
Marian is a 3M Preferred Converter, which means that we’ve been selected by 3M™ as one of their top converter partners. Marian has been sourcing and converting 3M tapes, adhesives, and materials for more than 40 years.
Below we have listed the main 3M product categories that we utilize to create custom die-cut products.
Looking for 3M Medical Materials?
Along with our status as a 3M Preferred Converter, Marian is also a Solventum Premier Converter. Solventum, formerly 3M Medical Materials & Technologies, is a spin-off of 3M. Solventum converts a wide range of Solventum and 3M medical materials including “skin friendly” body worn adhesives and medical device construction materials. Check out our Solventum Premier Converter page to learn more.
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3M Material Categories
We stock thousands of 3M materials. Please contact us to inquire about a specific material.
| Product Category | Description | Commonly Converted 3M Materials |
|---|---|---|
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes | Adhesive Transfer Tape (or unsupported tape) is composed of a thin film of adhesive with a liner over the top so it can be easily handled. | 3M™ 467MP Transfer Tape 3M™ 468MP Transfer Tape 3M™ 927 + 3M 950 Transfer Tape 3M™ 9485PC Transfer Tape 3M™ 9472LE Transfer Tape 3M™ 9502 Transfer Tape |
3M™ Double Coated Tapes | Tape products composed of an adhesive coating on both sides of a carrier. The carrier is most often film, but can also be paper, tissue, non-woven. The carrier can provide thickness, dimensional stability, improved handling, and different adhesives on each side. | 3M™ 93020LE DCT 300LSE 3M™ 93010LE DCT 300LSE 3M™ 93015LE DCT 300LSE 3M™ 9495LE Laminating Adhesive 300LSE 3M™ 9816M DCT 3M™ 9832 DCT 3M™ 9492MP DCT 3M™ 9690 DCT |
3M™ Differential Double Coated Tapes | Double coated tape products composed of a different adhesive on each side of the carrier. Differential DCT can be used for clean removal applications, and bonding dissimilar / incompatible surfaces (ie: silicone). | 3M™ 9731 Differential DCT |
3M™ Removable / Repositionable Tapes | Tapes composed of low tack adhesives. Ideal for applications where one or both parts need to be re-positioned or removed easily. | 3M™ 9415 Repositional DCT 3M™ 9425 Repositional DCT |
3M™ Foam Lamination Tapes L-Series Tapes | Foam Lamination Tapes that allow you to pair your design with the right adhesive for your application. | 3M™ L1+RT L-Series Transfer Tape 3M™ L2+T3 L-Series Transfer Tape 3M™ L3+T5 L-Series Transfer Tape 3M™ L1+DCP L-Series DCT 3M™ L2+DCP L-Series DCT |
3M™ Double Coated Foam Tapes | Composed of adhesive coating on both sides of a foam carrier. In bonding rough or irregular surfaces, 3M double coated foam tapes fill gaps and distribute stress uniformly over the bonded area. Mostly for light duty bonding, indoor environments. | 3M™ 4257 Acrylic Foam Tape |
3M™ Optically Clear Adhesive | Highly specialized optically clear free-film adhesives offering superior clarity and excellent adhesion to various types of transparent substrates. | 3M™ Optically Clear Adhesives 8211, 8212, 8213, 8214, 8215 |
3M™ Bonding Films | Heat, Solvent, or UV Activated films for high strength bonding and thin bond lines. | 3M™ Thermo-Bond Film 406 3M™ Thermal Bonding Film 583 |
3M™ VHB™ Tapes | These high-strength, double-sided acrylic foam tapes let you quickly and easily create a long-lasting bond that actually builds strength over time. With the ability to join a variety of materials including aluminum, steel, glass, plastics and painted and powder-coated surfaces. They provide resilient bonding solutions in just about anything you can dream up. | 3M™ VHB™ 4646 Acrylic Foam Tape 3M™ VHB™ 4905 Acrylic Foam Tape 3M™ VHB™ 4910 Acrylic Foam Tape 3M™ VHB™ 4914 Acrylic Foam Tape 3M™ VHB™ 4920 Acrylic Foam Tape |
3M™ Automotive Bonding Tapes – Emblems + Trim | 3M™ Acrylic Foam Tapes have become the OEM approved standard for attaching automotive parts and trim. | 3M™ Die-cuttable Tape Series DC2000 3M™ Acrylic Plus Tape Series PT1000 3M™ Acrylic Plus Tape Series EX4000 3M™ Acrylic Plus Tape Series EX4500 3M™ Acrylic Foam Tape Series PX5000 |
3M™ Thermally Conductive Tapes | These tapes are designed specifically to help transfer heat away from critical display components. Their excellent thermal conductivity, high dielectric strength and conformability make them ideal for applications in electronic devices, wearable devices, LED lighting, automotive batteries. | 3M™ Thermal Tapes 8805, 8810, 8815, 8820 3M™ Thermal Tapes 9882, 9885, 9890 3M™ Thermal Tape 8904 3M™ Therma Interface Tape 8926 Series |
3M™ Thermally Conductive Interface Pads | Soft, conformable thermal interface pads with high thermal conductivity and dielectric strength. They can be die-cut to fit individual applications, making them ideal for use in LEDs, automotive batteries, notebook thermal modules and more. | 3M™ Thermal Pads 5590H 3M™ Thermal Pads 5570N |
3M™ Single Coated Tapes | Single coated tapes are comprised of a backing material laminated with an adhesive. Backings can be paper, plastic films, cloth, non-woven fibers, metal foils. Applications are vast – including masking, paint masking, surface protection, sound deadening, splicing, bundling | 3M™ 7070UV Protective Film 3M™ PUL2006 Protective Film 3M™ 501+ Masking Tape 3M™ 401+ Masking Tape 3M™ 5413 Polyimide Film Tape 3M™ 5419 Polyimide Film Tape |
3M™ Reclosable Fasteners | The lightweight alternative to metal fasteners offering easy opening and closing. Reclosable Fasteners join dissimilar materials without corrosion or contamination. Plus, they offer vibration absorption, durability and security. | 3M Dual-Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners 3M Hook and Loop Reclosable Fasteners |
3M™ Bumpon™ Protective Products | Offered with three different adhesive systems on a silicone treated paper liner. Provides excellent skid resistance and anti-marring characteristics. | 3M™ Bumpon™ Protective Rollstock Products |
3M™ Flame Barrier FRB Series | Flexible inorganic insulation material with high flammability resistance, arc resistance, and dielectric strength to help safely contain electrical hazards. 3M FRB materials met 5VA flame ratings. | 3M™ Flame Barrier FRB Series |
