3M high-strength structural adhesives are Fundamentally load-bearing formulations. Bond strength is often as strong as, or stronger than the materials joined. These adhesives are generally cross-linked or thermosetting, and include epoxies, phenolics, urethanes, acrylics, and cyanoacrylates.

The aircraft industry is one of the pioneers in use of structural adhesives. And structural adhesives still play an integral role in the aerospace industry. Many other industries have also been taking advantage of 3M’s advanced formulations and innovative dispensing.

For example: structural adhesives are used in bushing assembly in appliances, headlight assembly in cars, fiberglass decks in boats, relays and controls in electronic equipment, lawn sprinklers, window frames, office partitions, pump casting components, golf clubs, home furniture, and surgical instruments.