3M™ Aerospace Solutions

1. Aerospace Masking & Paint Process Tapes

• 3M™ Specialty High Temperature Masking Tape 5501A

• 3M™ High Performance Green Masking Tape 401+

• 3M™ Paint Masking Tape 231

• 3M™ Paint Masking Tape 231A

• 3M™ Specialty High Temperature Masking Tape 501+

• Scotch® High Performance Masking Tape 213

• 3M™ Performance Masking Tape 2380

• Scotch® Fine Line Tape 218

• Scotch® High Temperature Fine Line Tape 4737

• 3M™ Vinyl Tape 471

• 3M™ Vinyl Tape 471+

• 3M™ Vinyl Tape 472

• 3M™ General Purpose Vinyl Tape 764

• 3M™ Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979

• 3M™ Riveters Tape 695

2. Aerospace Composite & Autoclave Tapes

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 875

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 876

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8901

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8902

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8905

• 3M™ High Temperature Nylon Film Tape 855

• 3M™ High Temperature Nylon Film Tape 8555

• 3M™ Polyester Film Tape 850

• 3M™ Polyester Film Tape 853

• 3M™ Polyester Film Tape 856

• 3M™ Polyester Film Tape 8412

• 3M™ UHMW Film Tape 5423

Applications: composite layup, tooling, autoclave processing, masking, release and process protection.

3. PTFE & High-Temperature Tooling Tapes

• 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5490

• 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5491

• 3M™ PTFE Film Tape 5498

• 3M™ PTFE Glass Cloth Tape 5451

• 3M™ PTFE Glass Cloth Tape 5453

• 3M™ PTFE Film Electrical Tape 60

• 3M™ PTFE Film Electrical Tape 61

• 3M™ PTFE Film Electrical Tape 62

These should be positioned for tooling, release, high-temperature masking, processing and electrical applications rather than as generic tapes.

4. Aerospace Foil & Heat-Barrier Tapes

• 3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425

• 3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 427

• 3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 433

• 3M™ High Temperature Aluminum Foil/Glass Cloth Tape 363

• 3M™ Copper Foil Tape 1181

• 3M™ Copper Foil Tape 1182

• 3M™ Tin-Plated Copper Foil Tape 1183

• 3M™ Embossed Copper Foil Tape 1245

• 3M™ Embossed Aluminum Foil Tape 1267

5. Glass Cloth & Reinforced Tapes

• 3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 361

• 3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 398FR

• 3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 398FRP

• 3M™ Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 27

• 3M™ Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 69

• 3M™ Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 79

• 3M™ Filament-Reinforced Electrical Tape 46

• 3M™ Filament-Reinforced Electrical Tape 1039

• 3M™ Filament-Reinforced Electrical Tape 1076

• 3M™ Filament-Reinforced Electrical Tape 1339

6. Aerospace Surface Protection Films & Tapes

• 3M™ Polyester Protective Tape 335

• 3M™ Polyester Protective Tape 336

• 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8542

• 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8616

• 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8617

• 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8641

• 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8657DL

• 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8663

• 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8673

• 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8686

• 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8730HT

3M India currently lists 28 aerospace surface-protective tapes, predominantly polyurethane-backed products.

7. Aerospace Bonding & Assembly Tapes

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4910

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4914

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4925

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4926

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4929

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4930F

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4936

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4941

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4941F

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4950

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4951

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 5925

• 3M™ VHB™ Tape 4611

• 3M™ Double Coated Polyester Tape 91089

• 3M™ Double Coated Tape 9500PC

• 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 932

• 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9379

• 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 9380

• 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 467MP

• 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP

• 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape F9460PC

• 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape F9469PC

• 3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape F9473PC

• 3M™ ATG Adhesive Transfer Tape 987

3M's aerospace tape portfolio contains a substantial VHB/bonding range; the current Electronics → Aerospace portfolio alone includes 124 tape products, with VHB and reclosable fastening products prominent.

8. Aerospace Reclosable Fastening

• 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener SJ4570

• 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener TB3560

• 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener SJ3550

• 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener SJ3560

• 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fastener SJ3870

• 3M™ Dual Lock™ Low Profile Reclosable Fastener

This is an important aerospace category that was missing from the original list. 3M's Electronics → Aerospace catalogue currently shows 61 reclosable-fastener products.

9. Aerospace Structural Adhesives

This should be one of AE's major categories.

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP100

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP110

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP125

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP190

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP420

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP420NS

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP460

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP490

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Acrylic Adhesive DP810

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Acrylic Adhesive DP8410NS

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Multi-Material Composite Urethane Adhesive DP6310NS

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesives

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesives

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Polyurethane Adhesives

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Flexible Adhesives

3M India currently divides its aerospace adhesive portfolio into adhesion promoters, fillers, flexible adhesives, repair adhesives/patches, sealants and structural adhesives, with 119 products listed in the transportation-aerospace category.

10. Aerospace Adhesion Promoters & Surface Pretreatment

• 3M™ Tape Primer 94

• 3M™ Surface Pre-Treatment AC-130-2

• 3M™ Surface Pre-Treatment AC-131

• 3M™ Adhesion Promoter AC-132

• 3M™ Adhesion Promoter AC-137

• 3M™ Adhesion Promoter AC-160

• 3M™ Adhesion Promoter 86A

• 3M™ Adhesion Promoter AP596

• 3M™ Adhesion Promoter 111

• 3M™ Metal Primer P592

• 3M™ All Purpose Sealant Primer P591

• 3M™ Protective Tape Application Solution

These are particularly important for aerospace bonding and surface preparation. 3M India currently lists 14 products in its aerospace adhesion-promoter category.

11. Aerospace Sealants, Fillers & Repair

• 3M™ Polyurethane Adhesive Sealants

• 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 4000 UV

• 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200

• 3M™ Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant Accelerator AC63

• 3M™ Repair Adhesives & Patches

• 3M™ Aerospace Fillers

• 3M™ Structural Repair Adhesives

I would keep Marine products out of the primary aerospace menu unless 3M documentation specifically supports the intended aerospace application.

12. Aerospace Abrasives — Material Removal

• 3M™ Cubitron™ II Abrasives

• 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Abrasives

• 3M™ Cut-Off Wheels

• 3M™ Grinding Wheels

• 3M™ Fibre Discs

• 3M™ Flap Discs

• 3M™ Depressed Centre Grinding Wheels

• 3M™ Roloc™ Abrasives

13. Aerospace Abrasives — Surface Preparation

• 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Abrasives

• 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Surface Conditioning Discs

• 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Wheels

• 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Hand Pads

• 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Discs

• 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Bristle Discs

14. Aerospace Abrasives — Sanding & Finishing

• 3M™ Xtract™ Cubitron™ II Abrasives

• 3M™ Xtract™ Cubitron™ 3 Abrasives

• 3M™ Trizact™ Abrasives

• 3M™ Finesse-it™ Abrasives

• 3M™ Microfinishing Films

• 3M™ Wet & Dry Abrasive Papers

• 3M™ Diamond Abrasives

3M's current manufacturing-aerospace portfolio has approximately 290 abrasive products, with Cubitron, Scotch-Brite, Finesse-it, Xtract and Trizact among the principal brands.

15. Aerospace Cleaning & Degreasing

• 3M™ Adhesive Remover Low VOC <20%

• 3M™ Adhesive Remover Citrus Base 6041

• 3M™ Bulk Adhesive Remover Citrus Base

• 3M™ Industrial Cleaner Citrus Base

• 3M™ High Power Spray Gun Cleaner 26689

• 3M™ Tack Pad 07910

For aircraft MRO, cleaning should be presented as surface preparation, adhesive removal, paint preparation and component cleaning, rather than a generic janitorial category. 3M explicitly identifies cleaning as part of its aircraft MRO offering.

16. Aerospace Compounds & Polishing

• 3M™ Finesse-it™ Polishing Compounds

• 3M™ Perfect-It™ Compounds

• 3M™ Perfect-It™ Rubbing Compounds

• 3M™ Trizact™ Polishing Products

• 3M™ Marine/Industrial Polishing Compounds where application-approved

• 3M™ Diamond Polishing Compounds

3M currently lists 13 compounds/polishes in its manufacturing-aerospace portfolio.

17. Aerospace Coatings & Protective Coatings

• 3M™ Aerospace Coatings

• 3M™ Protective Coatings

• 3M™ Corrosion Protection Coatings

• 3M™ Ceramic Coatings

• 3M™ Surface Protection Coatings

This category should be populated only with the specific India-approved aerospace coating SKUs once their technical/application documentation is verified.

18. Aerospace Electrical & Electronic Insulation

Polyimide

• 3M™ Polyimide Film Electrical Tape 92

• 3M™ Polyimide Film Electrical Tape 1205

• 3M™ Polyimide Film Electrical Tape 1218

• 3M™ Polyimide Film Tape 5413

• 3M™ Low-Static Polyimide Film Tape 5419

• 3M™ Polyimide Film Electrical Tape 98C-1

Polyester

• 3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 5

• 3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 54

• 3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 56

• 3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 57

• 3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 58

• 3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 74

• 3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 75

• 3M™ Polyester Film Tape 850

• 3M™ Polyester Film Tape 850 Silver

• 3M™ Polyester Film Tape 853

• 3M™ Polyester Film Tape 856

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8402

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8403

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8412

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8901

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8902

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8905

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8992

• 3M™ Polyester Tape 8992L

Glass Cloth / Composite Electrical Insulation

• 3M™ Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 27

• 3M™ Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 69

• 3M™ Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 79

• 3M™ Epoxy Film Electrical Tape Super 20

• 3M™ Composite Film Electrical Tape 44

• 3M™ Composite Film Electrical Tape 44HT

19. Aerospace EMI / EMC Shielding

• 3M™ Copper Foil EMI Shielding Tape 1181

• 3M™ Copper Foil EMI Shielding Tape 1182

• 3M™ Copper Foil EMI Shielding Tape 1125

• 3M™ Copper Foil EMI Shielding Tape 1126

• 3M™ Tin-Plated Copper Foil EMI Shielding Tape 1183

• 3M™ Embossed Copper EMI Shielding Tape 1245

• 3M™ Embossed Aluminum EMI Shielding Tape 1267

• 3M™ EMI Shielding Fabric Tape CN-3190

• 3M™ Electrically Conductive Tapes

• 3M™ Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes

• 3M™ EMI Shielding Materials

• 3M™ EMI Absorber Materials

This should be a dedicated Avionics / Electronics section rather than buried under electrical tapes.

20. Aerospace Thermal Management

• 3M™ Thermally Conductive Tapes

• 3M™ Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tapes

• 3M™ Thermal Interface Materials

• 3M™ Thermally Conductive Adhesives

• 3M™ Heat-Spreading Materials

• 3M™ Thermal Management Films

This is particularly relevant to avionics, electronic assemblies, power electronics and aircraft systems.

21. Aerospace Electronic Assembly & Protection

• 3M™ Electronic Adhesives

• 3M™ Electrical Insulating Adhesives

• 3M™ Encapsulating & Potting Materials

• 3M™ PCB Protection Materials

• 3M™ Component Protection Materials

• 3M™ Antistatic Tapes

• 3M™ Electronic Process Tapes

• 3M™ Carrier & Process Tapes

• 3M™ Protective Films

22. Aerospace Films & Advanced Materials

• 3M™ Polyimide Films

• 3M™ Polyester Films

• 3M™ Fluoropolymer Films

• 3M™ Protective Films

• 3M™ EMI Shielding Films

• 3M™ Thermal Management Films

• 3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fibers

• 3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fabrics

• 3M™ Glass Bubbles

• 3M™ Lightweight Functional Materials

3M currently lists 38 advanced-material products within its manufacturing-aerospace category.

23. Aerospace PPE — Respiratory

• 3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirators

• 3M™ Particulate Respirators

• 3M™ Reusable Respirators

• 3M™ Half Facepiece Respirators

• 3M™ Full Facepiece Respirators

• 3M™ Gas & Vapour Cartridges

• 3M™ Particulate Filters

• 3M™ Adflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirators

• 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirators

• 3M™ Supplied Air Respirators

• 3M™ Scott™ SCBA Systems

24. Aerospace PPE — Eye & Face

• 3M™ SecureFit™ Safety Glasses

• 3M™ Solus™ Safety Glasses

• 3M™ Virtua™ Safety Glasses

• 3M™ GoggleGear™ Safety Goggles

• 3M™ Protective Eyewear

• 3M™ Anti-Fog Safety Glasses

• 3M™ Polycarbonate Face Shields

• 3M™ Headgear

• 3M™ Face Shield Accessories

25. Aerospace PPE — Hearing

• 3M™ PELTOR™ X Series Earmuffs

• 3M™ PELTOR™ Optime™ Earmuffs

• 3M™ PELTOR™ Communication Headsets

• 3M™ E-A-R™ Classic™ Earplugs

• 3M™ E-A-Rsoft™ Earplugs

• 3M™ E-A-R™ UltraFit™ Earplugs

• 3M™ E-A-R™ Push-Ins™ Earplugs

• 3M™ Corded Reusable Earplugs

• 3M™ Earplug Dispensers

26. Aerospace PPE — Welding

• 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmets

• 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Filters

• 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Visors

• 3M™ Speedglas™ Adflo™ PAPR

• 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Accessories

27. Aerospace PPE — Protective Apparel

• 3M™ Disposable Protective Coveralls

• 3M™ Protective Apparel

• 3M™ Disposable Overboot Covers

• 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Materials

28. Aerospace Tools & Equipment

This is another major category missing from the original list.

• 3M™ Pneumatic Angle Grinders

• 3M™ Pneumatic Sanders

• 3M™ Random Orbital Sanders

• 3M™ Die Grinders

• 3M™ Disc Sanders

• 3M™ Cut-Off Tools

• 3M™ Abrasive Power Tools

• 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Power Tools

• 3M™ Abrasive Accessories

• 3M™ Adhesive Applicators

• 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Adhesive Applicators

• 3M™ Mixing Nozzles

• 3M™ Cartridge Systems

• 3M™ Spray Equipment

• 3M™ PPS™ Spray Cup Systems

• 3M™ Paint Spray Guns

• 3M™ Paint Preparation Systems

• 3M-Matic™ Packaging Equipment

3M's current manufacturing-aerospace catalogue contains a substantial tools/equipment offering in addition to tapes and consumables.

29. Aerospace Paint Preparation & Application

• 3M™ PPS™ 2.0 Spray Cup System

• 3M™ PPS™ Series Spray Cups

• 3M™ PPS™ Lids & Liners

• 3M™ PPS™ Mixing Cups

• 3M™ Paint Spray Guns

• 3M™ High Performance Spray Guns

• 3M™ High Power Spray Gun Cleaner 26689

• 3M™ Paint Preparation Products

• 3M™ Paint Masking Tapes

• 3M™ Fine Line Tapes

30. Aerospace Composite Manufacturing

For AE, I would make this a dedicated landing page because of your FRP/composites capability.

3M™ Composite Manufacturing Solutions

• Composite Layup Tapes

• Autoclave Tapes

• High-Temperature Tapes

• PTFE Release Tapes

• PTFE Glass Cloth Tapes

• Polyester Process Tapes

• Nylon High-Temperature Tapes

• Surface Preparation Abrasives

• Scotch-Brite™ Composite Abrasives

• Cubitron™ Abrasives

• Trizact™ Finishing Abrasives

• Composite Bonding Adhesives

• Scotch-Weld™ Structural Adhesives

• Adhesion Promoters

• Surface Pre-Treatment

• Composite Repair Adhesives

• Composite Repair Patches

• Protective Films

• Tooling Protection Products

3M itself identifies tapes, adhesives and abrasives as key technologies for composite repair in aircraft MRO.

31. Aircraft MRO Solutions

This should be an application page, not another duplicate product catalogue.

Corrosion Prevention & Control

• Abrasives

• Corrosion-removal products

• Protective coatings

• Surface preparation

• Cleaning solutions

Composite Repair

• Composite repair adhesives

• Structural adhesives

• Surface preparation

• Abrasives

• Process tapes

• Protective films

Paint & Livery

• Masking tapes

• Fine-line tapes

• Surface protection

• Abrasives

• Paint preparation

Aircraft Sealing & Protection

• Sealants

• Surface protection tapes

• Polyurethane protective films

• Aluminum foil tapes

Aircraft Interior & Assembly

• VHB™ tapes

• Double-sided tapes

• Adhesive transfer tapes

• Structural adhesives

• Reclosable fasteners

This aligns very closely with 3M's own aircraft-MRO positioning, which specifically highlights corrosion prevention, surface preparation, composite repair, tapes, adhesives and safety products.

32. Aerospace Electrical MRO

For customers maintaining aircraft electrical systems:

• Scotch® Super 33+™ Vinyl Electrical Tape

• Scotch® Super 88™ Vinyl Electrical Tape

• Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape 22

• Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape 35

• 3M™ Temflex™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700

• Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape 66R

• Scotch® Rubber Splicing Tape 23

• Scotch® Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C

• Scotch® Rubber Mastic Tape 2228

• Scotch® Electrical Semi-Conducting Tape 13

• Scotch® Varnished Cambric Tape 2510

• 3M™ Electrical Insulating Sealer 1601

• 3M™ Electrical Insulating Sealer 1602

• Scotch® 1625 Special Contact Cleaner

• Scotch® 1626 Degreasing Cleaner

• Scotch® 1633 Rust Remover

• Scotch® 1640 Multi Five

• 3M™ Zinc Spray 1617