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For all applications in the marine industry and the specialty vehicle segment where customers currently use a spray gun with a cup. If spraying the gelcoat, we recommend using the Accuspray™ HGP Pressurized Spray Gun.

Why 3M?

3M™ Accuspray™ system with replaceable 1.4, 1.8 and 2.0 heads, working with PPS™ cups. A single gun is compatible with all head sizes. Simply replace the head and use it for the next job. Documented cost savings: Accuspray™ reduces solvent and paint waste as well as the time needed for cleaning and servicing. Versatile applications: The system can be used for any coating application (don't wait, just paint!). Very thick coating can be applied using the Accuspray™ HG Pressure model with a pressurised hard cup with soft PPS™ liners in mini, standard and 850 ml sizes.

Protect your paint booth walls and floors while reducing the amount of airborne contaminants that could damage the paint coat. Apply the products on walls and floors using the dispensers to reduce paint booth maintenance time.

Why 3M?

3M™ Dirt Trap™ Protection Material is used to protect paint booths and surfaces which reduces the amount of dirt, dust and splatter, and limits the contamination of the painted surface, and the supplied dispensing tools in order to shorten the time required for booth maintenance and reduce maintenance costs. This protection material can be used as temporary surface protection both inside and outside the booth. The material is available in various widths. The protection material is also available in grey for use on the floor.

The protection material is perfect for protecting surfaces and keeping them clean. Used mainly for floors instead of paper or cardboard that require a masking tape (fixing to the floor or substrate) and which can create a tripping hazard.

Why 3M?

Protective material for cabins and surface protection limits the amount of dirt, dust and spatter, while at the same time reducing and facilitating the replacement of protection by using self-adhesive material. This protection material can be used as temporary surface protection both inside and outside the booth. The material is available in various widths. The protection material is also available in grey for use on the floor.

Non-organic surfaces: metallic surfaces that have been anodised but have not been painted or primed.
Organic surfaces: paint or primer have been applied, but not the final coat.

Why 3M?

• Filters that reduce the number of particles that cause craters and other inclusions. Filters are adjusted to specific pigments.
• Improved contaminant capture, higher filter capacity, compatibility with a wide range of chemicals.
• Larger surface, longer filter life, less frequent filter replacement, less waste.
• Higher efficiency, less corrective work caused by contamination, minimised downtime.

Drawing self-adhesive templates with a cutting plotter

Why 3M?

• thin cut-off line
• removable no-residue adhesive

Replacing varnish coats with self-adhesive films applied on the whole surface or on some parts only

Why 3M?

• lower costs of the whole process
• shorter and simpler process
• possibility of conducting work outside the paint shop
• reduction of energy consumption, emission of harmful substances and worker exposure
• 3M products meet the railway standards (EN 45545-1)

Application of protective coating in the form of colourless self-adhesive film

Why 3M?

• significantly longer durability of 3M film vs varnish coat
• 3M products meet railway standards (EN 45545-1)

Preparing complete external marking of vehicles

Why 3M?

• very high product durability
• considerable reduction of time needed to prepare vehicle marking
• reduced costs due to reduced labour time
• 3M products meet railway standards (EN 45545-1)

Spray painting is a technique that involves device-assisted atomising of coating (paint, ink, coat, etc.) on a surface. The most popular types of equipment use compressed gas, usually air, to atomise and direct the paint particles.

Why 3M?

• Respiratory protection systems with compressed air units provide more effective respiratory protection and thermal comfort for workers, increasing their efficiency.
• 3M paint coveralls include an air-permeable, breathable SMS layer.
• 3M fall protection harnesses offer maximum comfort, free movement and ease of use with innovations such as the D-Ring connection or the Revolver to adjust strap length.

Sealing joints
Preventing moisture contamination
Enabling movement of the floor components
Ensuring smooth connection of floor elements

Why 3M?

• Complete product portfolio and proven applications for the largest manufacturers
• High impact resistance
• No need for multi-layer application (e.g. cementing)
• One supplier for the whole floor assembly process

Bonding of panels and structural elements
Replacing mechanical fasteners
Fast installation
Vehicle noise reduction

Why 3M?

• Accelerating the process, reduce the mass by eliminating mechanical fasteners
• Improving resistance to impact and noise reduction
• Suitable parameters – speed, density, etc.
• One supplier for the whole floor assembly process

Assembly of windows/panes
Sealing
Fast installation
Window replacement option

Why 3M?

• Accelerating the process – the vehicle may be transported to the next production stage more quickly
• Small number of complaints
• Lower assembly costs

Panel-frame, sealing joints
Replacement of mechanical fasteners
Faster installation

Why 3M?

• Faster assembly
  
• Strength of joints
  
• Solutions meeting EN 45545 standard
• One supplier for the whole system for the assembly and sealing

Interior
Replacement of mechanical fasteners
The use of classic polyurethane adhesives
Shorter and simpler assembly process

Why 3M?

• Faster assembly and greater fastening performance
• Optional use of removable connections
• Possibility of preparing components before their assembly

Insulation assembly
Replacement of mechanical fasteners
Fast installation
Elimination of volatile organic compounds

Why 3M?

• Faster assembly
• Adhesives enabling bonding of various materials
• 3M provide a complete system – panel assembly, noise reduction, insulation assembly, etc.

Masking during grouting
Protection during grouting of the body and other surfaces

Why 3M?

• Smaller number of adjustments – no adhesive left, straight cut-off line, no soaking or leakage of the tape. Excellent final effect.
• Equal tape unwinding – easier and faster work, and thus higher quality.
• Wide variety of tapes to adhere to various surfaces.

Welding of joints (of metallic parts or components) by heating the surfaces to melting temperatures and joining them by compression etc.

Why 3M?

3M 9100XXi filter enables you to more readily recognise colours that may help the welder focus on the equipment, welding technique, precision grinding, inspection, etc.

Why 3M?

• Wide range of technologies and solutions
• Innovative solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for touch-ups
• High-quality products
• Reduced consumption of abrasives and production costs

Removal of painting defects from the finished coating using fine-grained abrasive discs (P600–P3000) (removal of inclusions, scratches, dust, uneven paint lines and “orange peel”), followed by polishing for shine using polishes and pastes with foam pads or wool pads.

Why 3M?

• Innovative solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for touch-ups
• High product quality ensures very good and consistent results in a short time or in fewer operations. User-friendly products which do not require much experience.
• Reduced consumption of abrasives and production costs. Product lines dedicated for many types of paint (2K paints, 1K paints, clearcoats, PU paints, single-coat paints).

For the finishing of paint coats or composite materials, we recommend using the Perfect-It™ EX system to achieve perfect shine. Used with Trizact™ abrasive discs (1500, 2000, 3000, 5000), Perfect-It™ and Trizact™ offer customers the fastest surface finishing with the highest quality and easy cleaning.

Why 3M?

3M™ Trizact™ abrasives are used for removing paint defects and paint finishing, which shortens the polishing process. The abrasives consist of precisely shaped three-dimensional pyramids, distributed uniformly on the disc. As the pyramids wear out, new, sharp surfaces are exposed. 3M™ Perfect-It™ is designed to provide optimum performance in conjunction with the Perfect-It™ EX system. Remove polishing marks from painted surfaces, even from dark paints. The 3M™ Quick Connect adaptor makes it easy to change pads.

General application: Removes scratches from 800 grit sanding paper. Gelcoat to mould application: Removal of defects and sanding paper scratches, surface smoothing. Finishing: Removes sanding paper scratches and leaves a shiny surface in one step, especially on white gelcoat.

Why 3M?

• Faster defect removal, greater efficiency during both lamination and finishing (white gelcoat)
• Innovative formula for shiny gloss, many surfaces do not require any further polishing
• Longer-lasting humidity, which translates into lower consumption (lower costs!), easier cleaning and less dust, operating at higher temperatures.
• Complimenting Perfect-It™ EX Gelcoat Finishing system

Preparing complete internal marking of vehicles

Why 3M?

• very high product durability
• reducing the risk of complaints resulting from application
• reduced costs due to reduced labour time
• 3M products meet railway standards (EN 45545-1)

Protecting internal surfaces exposed to the risk of graffiti and scratches.

Why 3M?

• significantly longer durability of 3M laminates vs alternative solutions
• 3M products meet railway standards (EN 45545-1)
• 8991RW laminate is the only one that is 100% transparent

Renovation and execution of internal surfaces of passenger carriages

Why 3M?

• lower costs of the whole process
• shorter and simpler process
• standardisation of the finish
• possibility of performing renovations in a quick and simple way
• 3M products meet the railway standards (EN 45545-1)

Anti-slip protection

Why 3M?

• easy application at any production stage
• possibility of use just after application
• possibility of delivering finished impressions
• variety of colours and sizes
• 3M products meet the railway standards (EN 45545-1)

Application of the interior film – anti-burglary, UV and infrared radiation protection of the outside film – sun control (also with thermal and anti-burglary function)

Why 3M?

Easy application of the film on the pane, easy removal after a long time, possibility of securing the interior against burglary, reduced heating of the interior, no visibility of the film from inside, "premium" effect from outside, no fading of interior elements, reduces reflections

Primary personal protective equipment used in the marine industry and the specialty vehicle segment.

Why 3M?

• 3M Safety Goggles offer the most effective anti-fog coating on the market.
• 3M fall protection harnesses offer maximum comfort, free movement and ease of use with innovations such as the D-Ring connection or the Revolver to adjust strap length.
• Our range of hearing protection products includes various noise-reducing earplugs, both disposable and reusable. 3M PPE ensures compatibility of all pieces.