Recommended Products By Application
Recommended Applications
Auto Body Repair Filler
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Reduced pinholes,
lightweight sanded surface
K1, K15, S15, S22
Adhesives
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Weight reduction, reduced shrinkage,
high filler loading/reduced VOCs
K25 (Low cost)
S32, K37
(When processing requires higher strength)
A16/500, A20/1000, D32/4500
(For high performance - ROV)
Bowling Ball Cores
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Density control
K1 (Low cost)
K15, K20, S32, XLD 3000
(When processing requires higher strength)
Buoyancy (Oil and Gas)
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Cost reduction, weight reduction,
water resistance,
sandability/machinability
A16/500, A20/1000, H20/1000,
D32/4500 (For high performance)
K1, K15 (Shallow water flotation)
K20, K25, S32 Deep water flotation
XLD3000 When low density is required
Cast Urethane
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Cost reduction, sandability/machinability,
reduced warpage/shrinkage,
weight reduction
K1, K15 (Low cost, low strength)
K20 Commonly used)
Cryogenic Insulation (Bulk)
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Increased insulation,
decreased compaction, annulus filler
K1
Caulks
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Reduced shrinkage
K1 (Low cost)
K15, K20
(When processing requires higher strength)
S15
(Small particle size for smooth texture)
Cultured Marble
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Sandability/machinability,
weight reduction,
thermal shock resistance
K1 (Low cost)
K15, K20
(When processing requires higher strength)
S22
(Small particle size for smooth texture)
Furniture (Cast Polyester)
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Cost reduction, sandability/machinability,
reduced warpage/shrinkage,
weight reduction
K1 (Low cost)
K15, K20
(When processing requires higher strength)
Injection Molded/Extruded Composites
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Weight reduction,
productivity improvements,
resin displacement,
improved dimensional stability
S38 (Low cost)
K37, K42HS, K46, S60, S60HS, S38HS, S38XHS
(When processing requires higher strength)
iM30K, iM16K (When extrusion/molding requires very high strength)
Marine putties
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Cost reduction, weight reduction, reduced shrinkage/warpage
K1 (Low cost)
K15, K20
(When processing requires higher strength)
Deep Sea Wet Pipe Insulation (Oil and Gas)
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
High strength,
low thermal conductivity
S38HS (High strength)
S38XHS (Extra high strength)
XLD3000 (Extra low density)
Paints (Architectural)
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Improved scrubbability,
burnish and stain resistance
W-210, W-410, W-610
(White for easy color matching)
Paints (Industrial & Maintenance)
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Gloss control, burnish resistance, hardness, corrosion
resistance, abrasion resistance,
higher solids/reduced VOCs
W-210
(Smallest particle size, least gloss reduction)
W-410 (6 Hegman grind)
W-610 (Maintenance paints)
Plastic Components
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Weight reduction,
reduced shrinkage,
improved throughput
K37, K42HS, K46, S38, S38HS,
S38XHS, S60, S60HS, iM30K, iM16K (When optimized formulation is critical)
Plywood Patch
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Cost reduction, sandability, reduced shrinkage
K15, K20
(Yields low density)
Potting Compounds (Lightweight)
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Weight reduction,
reduced shrinkage,
reduced dielectric constant, thermal insulation
K1 (Low cost)
K15, K20 (When processing requires higher strength)
A16/500, A20/1000, H20/1000
(For high performance)
Potting Compounds (Regular Weight)
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Reduced shrinkage, thermal stress crack resistance
W-610
(Small particle size)
Powder Coatings
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Abrasion resistance,
improved flow
W-210 (Small particle size)
W-410 (6 Hegman grind)
Rubber Components
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Weight reduction,
improved throughput
K42HS, S60, S60HS,
iM30K, iM16K
(When high strength, low density is required)
SMC
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Class A surface finish
S38, S60, S60HS,
iM30K, iM16K
(Small particle size for improved surface finish)
Spackling Compounds
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Sandability,
reduced shrinkage
K1 (Low cost, commonly used)
K15, K20
(When processing requires higher strength)
S15, S22
(Small particle size for smooth texture)
Spray-Up/Lay-Up
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Cost reduction, sandability/machinability,
reduced warpage/shrinkage, weight reduction
K1 (Low cost, not recommended for spray applications)
K15
(When processing requires higher strength, not recommended for spray applications)
K20
(When processing requires higher strength, commonly used,
not recommended for spray applications)
K25, S32, S35
(Higher strength for spray applications)
Syntactic Foam (Oil and Gas)
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Cost reduction,
weight reduction
S32, S35 (Low cost)
A16, A20, H50, K37, S38,
S38HS, S38XHS
(For survivability at deep sea pressures)
XLD6000 (When low density is required)
Tape Joint Compounds
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Reduced shrinkage,
sandability
K1 (Low cost)
Tile Grout
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Reduced shrinkage,
improved flow
K20 (Low cost)
K25 (When processing requires higher strength)
Tooling Board
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Less dust during machining, sandability, machinability
K1, K15, S15, S22
(Small particle size)
Void Filler (Aerospace)
Potential Enhancements
Recommended Product
Lightweight
A16, A20, D32 (Lightweight)
* Actual enhancements realized may vary depending on a variety of factors, some of which are uniquely within the user’s knowledge and control. As a result, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application.