3M Gripping Material

3M™ Gripping Material Family (GM400, GM614, GM631, GM641, GM731, GM110, GM613, GM630, GM731)

3M™ Gripping Material is an innovative new product that offers a lightweight performance grip solution. Slit into rolls or die cut into ideal size and shape the 3M™ micro replicated gripping surface offers slip resistant vibration dampening technology that can enhance grip strength and reduce slippage in wet or oily conditions.

3M™ patented micro replication technology - adds thousands of thermoplastic elastomer micro gripping fingers on one side of a flexible backing, either nylon knit carrier for flexible sewing needs or polyester with an adhesive backing.

 

Features

  • Ultra soft, very soft, soft and firm surfaces for varied situations
  • Black, grey, off-white and clear colors
    • Clear can be reverse printed for logos, watermarks etc.
  • Temperature resistance -40°F to 160°F
  • Water and oil resistance
  • Chemical resistant
    • Brake fluid
    • Gasoline
    • Ethylene Glycol
    • Toluene
    • Motor oil
    • Diesel fuel
  • UV resistance
  • Abrasion and puncture resistant for tough use
  • No sticking, immediate release

 

Choosing the right product for you

  1. Determine the type of backing
  2. Determine if you need a one or two part system
    1. One part - gripping material on surface
    2. Two part - gripping material on surface with 3M™ Gripping glove.
  3. Determine condition of use (Dry, Wet, Oily)
  4. Select the balance of firmness (ultra soft, very soft, soft) durability (low/high) and friction

 

 

Possible Applications

Home

Work

Play

Power tools

Garden tools

Lawn care equipment

Snow blowers

Medical assistance

Therapeutic products

Work gloves

Industrial tools

Construction equipment

Steering wheels

Handrails

Handles and levers

Bat wrap

Batting gloves

Water ski equipment

Water ski gloves

Snow ski equipment

Snow ski gloves

Racquetball gloves

Fishing rods

 

 

Features/Advantages/Benefits

Features

Advantages

Benefits

Water and oil resistance

Maintain grip, reduce slip

No dropped tools due to wet, humid or sweaty environments; Secure grip in dirty/oily work environments; Enhances grip allowing for lighter grip and less fatigue

Grip performance advantage

Lighter grip, more natural motion in use, increased friction, enhanced traction

Faster swing, farther ball drive, reduces fatigue, increased productivity, and ability to work longer

Pressure sensitive adhesive

Bonds to a wide variety of surfaces, including low surface energy plastics

Versatile, one solution for a variety of applications, quick and easy application

Plain back "stretchy" backing

Ability to expand and move without tearing

Useful for glove and textile applications

 

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Applications and Uses

 

The product guide can be found here

 

We slit rolls to any size, laminate, laser-cut or die-cut with pull tabs to your exact specifications. 3M Gripping Material has many applications and can be even sewn into fabric, a good example being gloves to provide that perfect grip. To place an order or learn more about this product please click the link below: