Gripping Material GM110 GM400 Technical Data October, 2009 Product Description 3M Gripping Material GM110 and GM400 are based on 3Ms proprietary micro- replicated technology. 3M gripping material GM110 consists of a high-friction surface with a nylon knit backing that provides stretch in the cross-web directions. It can be attached to other substrates by sewing. 3M gripping material GM110 is ideally suited for applications requiring stretch, such as athletic gloves. 3M gripping material GM400 consists of a high-friction surface with a thin flexible backing and acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive with liner. When used alone on a single surface, 3M gripping material provides a strong secure grip. When used as a two-part system, for example on a glove and a handlebar grip, strength is maximized. As firmly as 3M gripping material holds, it releases just as easily. Converting and 3M Gripping Material GM110 3M Gripping Material GM400 Application 3M Gripping Material GM110 plain 3M Gripping Material GM400 with back can be shear cut, die-cut, or pressure sensitive adhesive can be shear cut, converted by other applicable methods, die-cut, or converted by other application and can be sewn to a wide variety of methods. When used as a handle wrap, substrates using most commercially material should be spiral wrapped so edges available equipment. Excessive thread are aligned next to each other with minimal tension may cause tearing or cutting of gaps. The leading and ending edges of the the product. Avoid direct contact with wrap should be secured with end caps or tape heated processing surfaces, in excess designed for that purpose. Minimum tension of 160F (71C), for prolonged periods should be used to avoid stretching and of time. distortion of the product. Avoide direct direct contact with heated processing surfaces, in excess of 160F (71C), for prolonged periods of time. 3M Gripping Material GM110 GM400 Typical Physical Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Properties 3M Gripping Material GM110 GM400 Property Typical Value Typical Value Product Type Plain back 5 mil acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive 2 2 Weight - oz/yd (g/m) without liner 10.7 (360) 12.9 (440) with liner 15.8 (535) Thickness - mils (mm) without liner 33 (0.8) 33 (0.8) with liner 37 (0.9) Color Black or Off-white Black Carrier Type Nylon knit Polyester mesh 1 Coefficient of Friction: 2 3M microtribometer method dry- kinetic coefficient of friction 2.7 3.0 wet - kinetic coefficient of friction 2.3 3.0 Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D3389 (H18, 500 g) wear through revolutions weight loss > 6000 > 6000 3 rate mg/revolution 0.05 0.05 Puncture Resistance: modified ASTM D4833 - lb (N) 13.5 (60) 7.6 (34) Colorfastness to UV: (AATCC grayscale) ASTM G-155 method 1, 1000 hours 4 (Black) Tensile Strength: MD* 82 (140) 19 (33 ASTM D5035 - lb/in (N/cm) CD* 22 (38) 18 (32) Force Required to Stretch 20%: CD* 3.8 (6.7) 5 cycle avg. 12 /min - lb/in (N/cm) 100% recovery Tear Resistance: MD* 1.7 (8) 3.3 (15) ASTM D5734 - lb (N) CD* 4.4 (20) Stiffness: MD* 32 (44) 109 (119) ASTM D5732 - lb.ft. (N.m) CD* 140 (153) Optimum Usable -40 to 160 -40 to 160 Temperature Range - F (C)** (-40 to 71) (-40 to 71) 1 3M Gripping Material GM110 vs. GM400. 2 2 2 2 Contact area: 0.44 in (2.8 cm ), contact pressure: 3 lb/in (21 kPa) 3 Weight loss rate at 4000 revolutions. *MD: machine direction, CD: cross direction. **Dependent upon process conditions and application. - 2 -