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Structural Adhesive Film

AF 3185

Introduction

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesive AF 3185 film is a non-volatile,

thermosetting epoxy laminating adhesive and glass cloth combination designed for

the structural bonding and for the preparation of reinforced epoxy glass laminate.

Scotch-Weld AF 3185 film is commonly used for bonding aircraft canopies and

windscreens into frames. Scotch-Weld AF 3185 film has been extensively used for

bonding printed circuit boards to backing plates in the electronics industry.

Advantages

• Cure temperatures as low as 200°F (93°C) may be used.

• Easy to cut.

• Very low flow (< 10%).

• Repositionable.

• Excellent for vacuum or low pressure curing.

• Excellent for bonding glass.

Technical Data

Issue No. 1

Product Description

Form:

Style 108 glass cloth preimpregnated

with toughened epoxy resin

Color:

Light Tan

Weight:

Caliper:

8 mils

Note

The technical information and data included in this technical data sheet should be

considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification

purposes.