3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener SJ3766, Roll Good with Rigid Back, Stem Density 400, Black, 6 in x 50 yd

Convenient for Automotive Trim
3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener SJ3766 is an ideal solution for attaching automotive trim components. These fasteners are designed to attach to low surface energy (LSE) polypropylene automotive trim components. The polypropylene based Dual Lock reclosable fasteners have a thicker backing than standard plainback Dual Lock reclosable fasteners, which improves the capability and robustness of the ultrasonic welding process. These reclosable fasteners are easy to open and reclose in high cycle applications. The pieces audibly snap together with a satisfying click to form a secure, dependable, and repeatable attachment.

The fastener is constructed with hundreds of interlocking mushroom-shaped stems, which can replace conventional attachments such as screws or adhesives. These attachments can be time-consuming to fit and assemble, may weaken the part, or are susceptible to vibration and weather extremes. Dual Lock fasteners are constructed with polyolefin stems and hold tight regardless of high heat, cold, moisture, or humidity. These fasteners are also an excellent attachment solution when vibration is an issue – not only do the fasteners hold tight, but they also reduce vibration and rattling.

How It Works
The fastener has a thicker polypropylene backing for a more robust ultrasonic welding process, requiring fewer welds per piece. The thicker backing provides a more rigid fastener, reducing lifting or flexing during disengagement - holding firm to the base through many openings and closings. The ultrasonically welded piece can be snapped to a second Dual Lock fastener attached to another part – forming a secure, dependable, and repeatable attachment.

When two pieces of 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners are pressed together, the stems flex, and the mushroom heads slide past each other. After passing the opposing mating piece, the stems snap back into their original position, and the opposing mushroom heads interlock. These fasteners can provide high tensile strength but can be opened by simply cleaving or peeling open the closure. Alignment and re-alignment are easy with no special tools required. This means that these fasteners can be used to attach components before they enter the final assembly plant, helping to reduce the number of parts and the length of assembly time.

Stem Densities
Dual Lock fasteners are offered in three different densities (stems per square inch): 170, 250, and 400. Dual Lock fastener SJ3766 has 400 stems per square inch (25mm), offering the tightest hold, and can be mated to Type 170 or 250. It should not be mated with another Type 400 fastener because the engagement would be so tight that detachment would likely result in damage to the parts. Combinations of stem densities and the engaged area provide adjustable and proportional engagement and disengagement force to meet application requirements.

Recommended Applications
3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners can replace conventional mechanical fasteners in a wide range of assembly and attachment applications where reclosability or serviceability is desired. Dual Lock fasteners are used primarily to secure rigid and semi-rigid surfaces such as trim or door panels, instrument panel bezels, headliners, and other automotive interior and exterior trim.

3M Science Delivers Closures You Can Count On
3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners are ideal for many applications where a high strength, reclosable fastening system is required. 3M engineers have uniquely combined physics and materials science to bring the automotive industry reliable fasteners that supply high performance even after exposure to high moisture levels and wide temperature ranges. For applications that require an ultrasonically bondable piece and multiple closures, look no further than the long-lasting durability of the 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener SJ3766. It is yet another outstanding example of how 3M technologies advance operations in the automotive industry, providing both ease of use and superior results.