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Sponsored by 3M2021-11-26T10:17:00+00:00
Save time, improve quality and increase productivity with 3M adhesive and tape solutions.
The availability of railway vehicles is crucial for railway operating companies, not only to compete in the railway industry, but also to win other modes of travel in the ever-changing global passenger transport market. The use of 3M bonding technology can improve availability and reduce maintenance costs. This technology is designed to save time and improve component reliability. Whether you are considering a new design and want to optimize maintenance operations during the life cycle of a rail car, fully renovate an existing rail car, or just need a quick repair solution, 3M bonding technology can help reduce turnaround time and refurbishment costs , While achieving correct performance and complying with relevant safety requirements.
Rail vehicle maintenance design is an advanced development method that links product design, performance and life cycle with two types of maintenance methods: preventive and corrective. From the early stages of project development, designers have goals and responsibilities to create parts, materials, and connections, with the goal of reducing repair or replacement costs while maintaining specified performance.
For the interior, designing convenient components is a key step in the design of the maintenance process. 3M European Adhesive Engineer Henri Garcia said: "Welding or some oversized high-strength adhesive series may increase the disassembly and recovery time, which will have a negative impact on maintenance costs." "Screws may loosen, bolts may It will destroy the lighter and thinner materials that are widely used inside the track."
3M's self-adhesive tape is a balanced bonding technology that helps solve maintenance challenges in the internal design of railways. From 3M’s VHB acrylic foam tape for bonding multi-material components, to 3M’s transfer tape 9775WL and 3M’s new smart foam tape solution for floor covering bonding, and 3M’s Dual Lock reclosable fasteners, meaning The combination of performance and convenience with 3M self-adhesive tape can meet the most challenging design and maintenance needs.
Use 3M's new smart floor solutions, self-adhesive foam systems with long-term performance, non-bubble finishes, and the advantages of being cleanable to design floors.
The innovative system developed by 3M for adjacent industrial markets is a smart solution for floor covering bonding that provides long-term performance, tightly bonding floor coverings to floors such as aluminum and plywood, and has bubble-free applications The extra features of this are thanks to 3M’s MicroComplyTM system and the cleaning and removal after the standard aging defined in the typical track internal specifications. Indicative fire, smoke and toxicity reports EN 45545-2 R10 can be provided as required.
3M's new smart floor solution: smart self-adhesive foam tape, easy to use, no air retention, elasticity and gap filling characteristics, easy to remove.
Floor coverings glued with a harder liquid adhesive: cracks occur during use, which are very difficult to remove, and the floor coverings and panels are damaged during removal.
Click here to watch our on-demand track flooring solutions webinar.
When the railway operating company decides to upgrade, refurbishment is an important step in the life cycle of railway vehicles. In some projects, the function may even be transformed into a new way of use (for example, into a sleeper car or high-speed car).
The use of a modular approach to design the internal components of the track is the key to manufacturing and refurbishment. It optimizes installation costs, reduces downtime, and improves quality and final appearance. Modular kits manufactured under controlled workshop conditions enable original equipment manufacturers and operators to easily produce, integrate, repair or replace prefabricated modules inside the track. Modular design will help reduce and monitor the costs associated with low quality, speed up the assembly process and achieve flexible design; when the interior of the rail car must adapt to the new passenger space layout, one module can be more easily replaced by another module .
"For the extensive refurbishment of existing rail cars, 3M's VHB tape and double-lock reclosable fasteners are one of many solutions that can help speed up the assembly process, increase durability and productivity, and reduce the need for mechanical fasteners “Rebecca Johnson, 3M’s senior application engineering expert” is recommended.
VHB acrylic foam tape and double-lock reclosable fasteners from 3M are the preferred connection method for modular and flexible track interior design because they will reduce downtime to change the layout to different component arrangements, such as floor modules, Wall panels, ceiling modules, bathroom modules or luggage compartments while maintaining high assembly performance. VHB Acrylic Foam Tape and 3M's Dual Lock are durable and reliable adhesive technologies that help modify design arrangements in a convenient and efficient manner, making it easier to disassemble without damaging parts.
Use 3M™ Dual Lock™ to reclose fasteners to design internal modular components:
3M™ Dual Lock™ reclosable fasteners are an easy way to connect two components in the most challenging applications. They do not require special installation tools and can securely fix the internal rail assembly without visible fasteners to damage the final finish. For more than 30 years, 3M™ Dual Lock™ reclosable fasteners have been one of the solutions that rail manufacturers have relied on for internal fastening. By using 3M Dual Lock to replace traditional mechanical fasteners, including nuts/bolts, screws or clips, designers can eliminate visible fasteners, reduce noise and vibration, and support lightweight plans. These interlocking mechanisms are ideal for achieving a secure connection in a moving vehicle, and at the same time, the two components can be easily disassembled for occasional repairs, maintenance or refurbishment.
Click here to download the complete 3M Dual Lock track and bus design guide
For repair purposes, 3M repair solutions provide speed and performance. In many maintenance applications, surface protection for impacts or cleaning agents is required, water tightness must be improved, or targeted specific goals (such as corrosion protection or squeaking and noise reduction), 3M single-sided coating self-adhesive tape can Provides improvements in consistency and durability compared to other repair methods, as well as ergonomics and environmental health and safety (EHS) advantages.
“When it comes to small compensation, we don’t want trams to be parked for too long because it means high costs. Quick repair solutions, such as single-sided tape, help prevent water seepage before the next major maintenance operation is planned, assuming no Specific security issues will help save time and money. They are easy to apply and are very high-performance solutions,” pointed out Tiphaine Flament, 3M Senior Application Engineer.
3M™ Industrial Protective Film 7070UV
Protects the film from impacts and detergents, with long-term durability of removable acrylic adhesives
Instant fix. Protect sensitive surfaces from impact damage, scratches, and harsh cleaning agents.
Convenient self-adhesive acrylic adhesive, transparent backing that meets aesthetic requirements. Use a specific method to easily remove it.
High-performance thick aluminum foil backing with acrylic self-adhesive adhesive
Seal and protect the surface from heat. Enhance HVAC conduction and system performance.
Easy to paste, disassemble and replace.
3M™ Anti-corrosion Zinc Foil Tape 8590
The zinc foil backing is equipped with a modified acrylic self-adhesive adhesive to protect the metal from corrosion.
Cathodic corrosion protection of metals by acting as a surface sacrificial anode coating.
Easy to paste, disassemble and replace. To protect corrodible screws, 3M 8590 is used in combination with 3M Thread Locker adhesive TL43 to avoid loosening.
3M™ squeak and creak protective tape 5425
Ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene backing is coated with durable acrylic self-adhesive glue.
A low-friction surface is formed on the protected part to reduce squeak, rattle and noise caused by vibration.
Easy to paste, disassemble and replace.
The functional backings of 3M high-performance single-coated tapes are coated with excellent acrylic adhesives: these functional backings, combined with self-adhesive technology, provide convenient instant application and help restore or improve component pairing Resistance to exposure to many harsh environments (such as impact and abrasion), water, ultraviolet light, corrosion, fatigue, friction, and temperature.
Use 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Metal Adhesive Acrylic Adhesive DP8407NS to repair damaged floor panels and seam seals:
For repair purposes, such as damaged floor joints and smoothing, replacement of degraded joint seals between floors, and even bolt head filling, 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ metal adhesive acrylic adhesive
DP8407NS is a fast-curing, non-sagging, non-shrinking adhesive and filler, which can be easily sanded/abraded within 30 minutes at room temperature. This new generation of acrylic structural adhesive has an enhanced formula that has excellent resistance to vibration, impact and fatigue caused by cleaning agents.
Click here to watch our on-demand webinar on internal panel bonding solutions
Designers and maintenance managers can choose from a wide range of 3M tape and adhesive solutions to make track components more durable and easier to process and maintain.
In order to reduce turnaround time and refurbishment costs, while meeting strict quality and safety standards, 3M's unique product portfolio provides innovative and convenient solutions for 3 types of maintenance methods:
For more information on solving the assembly and design challenges of the railway market, please visit the 3M Railway Industry Solutions website.
If you need to contact 3M railway experts, please contact us.
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