3M Fastbond Pressure Sensitive Adhesive 1049 with PowerCore helps companies meet sustainability goals without sacrificing performance
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 1, 2024 ~ Builders and industrial designers now have a new solution to their toughest bonding challenges, thanks to the latest innovation from 3M. The company has launched the 3M™ Fastbond™ Pressure Sensitive Adhesive 1049, which not only delivers high performance and productivity but also offers a more sustainable option for customers. This is made possible through a new portable ergonomically engineered cylinder delivery system developed by Worthington Enterprises.

The 3M Fastbond Pressure Sensitive Adhesive 1049 boasts a next-generation, water-based formula that helps companies meet their goals of reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), solvents, and other targeted substances. It is designed with innovative technology to be solventless and non-flammable, making it an ideal choice for companies looking to meet environmental health and safety (EHS) goals. This adhesive not only provides a sustainable solution to bonding challenges but also results in improved productivity, reduced waste, and enhanced safety.

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Lori Cherry, director of sprayable adhesives at 3M, expressed excitement about the launch of this new product. "As emissions regulations around the world become increasingly stringent, we're excited to introduce this innovative and versatile adhesive in a new portable spray system that increases speed, efficiency and comfort," she said. "This product offers our customers a more sustainable adhesive that still meets their needs for performance and productivity."

The PowerCore™ cylinder is the result of a partnership between 3M and Worthington Enterprises. This self-contained, portable spray solution is corrosion-resistant and provides the power needed to get applications done faster, easier, and more cost-efficiently. Leveraging expertise from the 3M™ Performance Spray Gun used in the automotive industry, the new disposable nozzle system helps maximize operational throughput and coverage – resulting in optimized productivity and less product waste.

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In addition to its advanced delivery system, the adhesive itself offers fast tack for quick one-surface bonding, allowing for immediate repositioning and minimizing rework and material loss. This makes it ideal for lightweight bonding applications in insulation, construction sites, and more.

3M has been a leader in industrial-strength spray adhesive technology for over 50 years and is now taking the lead in meeting market demands for reduced VOCs and more sustainable adhesive solutions. The company has committed to investing $1 billion in sustainability efforts over the next 20 years and is embedding sustainability into every new product.

To learn more about the 3M Fastbond Pressure Sensitive Adhesive 1049 and its PowerCore portable spray cylinder, visit 3M.com/sprayadhesives. With this new innovation, builders and industrial designers can now tackle their toughest bonding challenges in a more sustainable way without compromising on performance or productivity.
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