The design of the 3M™ Dual Lock™ SJ457D clear hook and loop tape is made up of mushroom-shaped stems. When the stems have combined they interlock together, thus generating five times the closure strength of a typical hook and loop fasteners.

The SJ457D hook and loop tape contains 100 mushroom-shaped stems per cm². When joined, the stem snaps back into its original position, interlocking with the opposing heads and an engaged thickness of 1.7 mm. This system can be opened and closed 100 times before losing 50% of the original tensile strength.

The Dual Lock™ tape uses a clear acrylic adhesive that bonds well to a variety of materials, including some plastics, metal, glass, and painted surfaces. The hook and loop tape is backed with a modified acrylic adhesive. Once bonded the interlocked, mushroom-shaped stems may hold as well as screws and rivets, yet separate easily for access.

The 3M SJ457D tape features a modified acrylic adhesive on the back of a clear polypropylene reclosable fastener protected by a removable liner. This ensures the construction allows for better contact with surfaces having a slight texture or surface irregularities.

There's no limit to the number of uses for this tape, with the stems, mushroom tops. This tape is ideal for applications where normal thickness Dual Lock™ is unsuitable. The fastener is recommended for use at temperatures ranging from -30 °C to 50 °C.

Clear, low profile with mushroom shaped stems backed with clear, low surface energy acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive

Low profile, polyolefin fastener is half the thickness of standard Dual Lock™ reclosable fasteners and is self-mating

Opens and closes 100 times

Mushroom shaped stems snap in place to ensure fastener is engaged

Bonds to metals, glass, many plastics and powder coated paints and medium to low surface energy materials

Attaching objects to secure surfaces

Hanging graphics and banners that change frequently

Automotive industry

Medical Supplies such as securing a brace

There are a number of ways to attach hook and loop to a product. Having a fabric backed hook and loop, it can be sewn into textiles and fabrics. It can be glued to a surface using pressure sensitive adhesives or even applied using a heat activated adhesive.

Hook and Loop tape will not degrade in water and water doesn't affect the holding strength of the tape.

Try this 3M hook and loop tape to stop signage from giving you the slip. Each of the two parts is covered in mushroom-shaped stems that lock tightly together to form a tight bond. An audible snap lets you know when it's locked into place. As the stems separate easily up to 100 times, you can quickly open and reclose sealed items such as storage boxes.

• Adhesive side sticks to metals, plastics, glass and powder-coat paints for versatility
• Engaged thickness of 2.5mm for low-profile attachments
• Complies with RoHS requirements as it contains only minimal amounts of any harmful materials like lead or mercury

• Hospitals and medical centres
• Automotive manufacturing
• Schools and colleges

As both the tape and its adhesive are transparent, it's just what you need for joining glass and other see-through surfaces.

3M are a trusted name in tapes and adhesives. Whether for industrial or even domestic applications, 3M has a tape to suit your needs. From automotive masking to office supplies, 3M tapes are relied on by millions to get the job done. RS supplies a wide range of quality 3M tapes to suit the needs of the most discerning customer.