3M announces it has made and sold more than 300 million Friction Shims worldwide
3M has announced a significant milestone: the production and sale of over 300 million Friction Shims worldwide. These small, thin steel shims with embedded diamond particles are designed to increase friction coefficients in torsional and static joints, particularly in demanding applications such as automotive, wind energy, and aerospace. The shims can increase maximum load and peak torque in bolted connections without additional fasteners or redesigns.
3M Friction Shims are especially valuable in the electric vehicle market, where heavy lithium-ion battery packs and higher torque put increased strain on critical chassis and battery mount joints. The shims can achieve a coefficient of static friction up to five times greater than conventional bolted connections, allowing for lightweight, compact designs and optimized multi-material structures.
3M ha annunciato un traguardo significativo: la produzione e vendita di oltre 300 milioni di shim di frizione a livello mondiale. Questi piccoli e sottili shim in acciaio con particelle di diamante incorporate sono progettati per aumentare i coefficienti di frizione in giunti torsionali e statici, in particolare in applicazioni più esigenti come l'automotive, l'energia eolica e l'aerospaziale. Gli shim possono aumentare il carico massimo e il torque di picco nelle connessioni bullonate senza la necessità di ulteriori elementi di fissaggio o riprogettazioni.
Gli shim di frizione 3M sono particolarmente preziosi nel mercato dei veicoli elettrici, dove pesanti batterie al litio e coppie più elevate mettono a dura prova giunti critici del telaio e della montatura della batteria. Gli shim possono raggiungere un coefficiente di frizione statica fino a cinque volte superiore rispetto alle connessioni bullonate convenzionali, permettendo design leggeri e compatti e strutture multi-materiali ottimizzate.
3M ha anunciado un hito significativo: la producción y venta de más de 300 millones de espaciadores de fricción en todo el mundo. Estos pequeños y delgados espaciadores de acero con partículas de diamante incrustadas están diseñados para aumentar los coeficientes de fricción en uniones torsionales y estáticas, especialmente en aplicaciones exigentes como la automoción, la energía eólica y la aeroespacial. Los espaciadores pueden aumentar la carga máxima y el par máximo en conexiones atornilladas sin necesidad de elementos de fijación adicionales o rediseños.
Los espaciadores de fricción 3M son especialmente valiosos en el mercado de vehículos eléctricos, donde los pesados paquetes de baterías de iones de litio y el par más alto ejercen una mayor tensión en los puntos críticos de montaje del chasis y la batería. Los espaciadores pueden alcanzar un coeficiente de fricción estática hasta cinco veces mayor que las conexiones atornilladas convencionales, permitiendo diseños ligeros y compactos y estructuras multiestructurales optimizadas.
3M은 중요한 이정표를 발표했습니다: 전 세계적으로 3억 개 이상의 마찰 시임 제작 및 판매입니다. 이러한 작고 얇은 스틸 시임은 다이아몬드 입자가 포함되어 있으며, 내구성이 필요한 자동차, 풍력 에너지 및 항공 우주와 같은 애플리케이션에서 비틀림 및 정적 조인트의 마찰 계수를 높이도록 설계되었습니다. 이 시임은 추가 고정 장치나 재설계 없이도 볼트 연결에서 최대 하중 및 피크 토크를 증가시킬 수 있습니다.
3M 마찰 시임은 전기차 시장에서 특히 가치가 있습니다. 여기에 무거운 리튬 이온 배터리 팩과 더 높은 토크가 중요한 섀시 및 배터리 장착 조인트에 추가적인 부담을 줍니다. 이 시임은 기존 볼트 연결보다 최대 다섯 배 높은 정적 마찰 계수를 달성할 수 있어 경량 및 컴팩트한 디자인 및 최적화된 다재료 구조를 가능하게 합니다.
3M a annoncé une étape importante : la production et la vente de plus de 300 millions de cales de friction dans le monde entier. Ces petites cales en acier minces avec des particules de diamant intégrées sont conçues pour augmenter les coefficients de friction dans les joints torsionnels et statiques, en particulier dans des applications exigeantes telles que l'automobile, l'énergie éolienne et l'aérospatiale. Les cales peuvent augmenter la charge maximale et le couple de pointe des connexions boulonnées sans éléments de fixation supplémentaires ou redesigns.
Les cales de friction 3M sont particulièrement précieuses sur le marché des véhicules électriques, où les lourds paquets de batteries lithium-ion et un couple plus élevé exercent une pression accrue sur les joints critiques des châssis et des montures de batteries. Les cales peuvent atteindre un coefficient de friction statique jusqu'à cinq fois supérieur à celui des connexions boulonnées conventionnelles, permettant des designs légers et compacts ainsi que des structures multi-matériaux optimisées.
3M hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein bekannt gegeben: die Produktion und den Verkauf von über 300 Millionen Reibungsscheiben weltweit. Diese kleinen, dünnen Stahlscheiben mit eingebetteten Diamantpartikeln sind darauf ausgelegt, die Reibungskoeffizienten in torsionalen und statischen Verbindungen zu erhöhen, insbesondere in anspruchsvollen Anwendungen wie Automobil, Windenergie und Luftfahrt. Die Scheiben können die maximale Last und das Spitzenmoment in geschraubten Verbindungen erhöhen, ohne zusätzliche Befestigungselemente oder Neugestaltungen zu erfordern.
Die Reibungsscheiben von 3M sind besonders wertvoll im Markt für Elektrofahrzeuge, wo schwere Lithium-Ionen-Batterien und höheres Drehmoment eine erhöhte Belastung auf kritische Chassis- und Batteriemontageverbindungen ausüben. Die Scheiben können einen statischen Reibungskoeffizienten erreichen, der bis zu fünfmal höher ist als bei herkömmlichen geschraubten Verbindungen, was leichte, kompakte Designs und optimierte Mehrstoffstrukturen ermöglicht.
- Reached milestone of 300 million Friction Shims sold worldwide
- Product addresses critical needs in automotive, wind energy, and aerospace industries
- Particularly valuable for electric vehicle applications, a growing market segment
- Allows for lightweight and compact designs, supporting lightweighting goals
- Can be used as a drop-in solution to stabilize joints in existing manufacturing processes
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The milestone of 300 million Friction Shims sold globally signifies strong market adoption and potential revenue growth for 3M's Advanced Materials Division. This product's versatility across automotive, wind energy and aerospace sectors positions 3M favorably in the industrial components market. The increasing demand for electric vehicles presents a significant growth opportunity, as Friction Shims address critical challenges in EV design, particularly in battery pack mounting and chassis stability. However, it's important to note that while this milestone is positive, it doesn't provide specific financial figures to gauge the direct impact on 3M's bottom line. Investors should monitor how this product line contributes to overall divisional performance in future earnings reports.
3M's Friction Shims offer a crucial solution for the evolving automotive industry, especially in the EV sector. The ability to increase load capacity and torque without redesigns is particularly valuable for EV manufacturers facing challenges with heavier battery packs and increased torque. The product's contribution to lightweighting goals aligns with industry trends towards efficiency and range extension in EVs. Moreover, the NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) management capabilities address a key concern in EV design, potentially enhancing 3M's position as a preferred supplier in the automotive supply chain. The reusability feature also caters to sustainability concerns, which could further boost adoption in an increasingly eco-conscious industry.
The small, thin shims are used in demanding applications such as automotive, wind energy, and aerospace
"This is a significant milestone for us because we know 3M Friction Shims help our customers improve their design," said Amy McLaughlin, president of 3M's Advanced Materials Division. "We are very proud that we've now made and sold more than 300 million worldwide. 3M Friction Shims are a simple solution for stronger and more stable bolted connections."
3M Friction Shims increase friction coefficients in torsional and static joints, particularly in demanding automotive applications. Nickel-coated steel shims contain partially embedded diamond particles which resist breakage. When applied with pressure between two mating surfaces, the diamonds "bite" into each surface to create a microform fit.
This allows for a coefficient of static friction up to five times greater than in a conventional bolted connection – especially valuable as electric vehicles take center stage in the global marketplace. Heavy lithium-ion battery packs combined with higher torque can often put considerably more strain on critical chassis and battery mount joints.
3M Friction Shims fit within most engineering tolerances, allowing for lightweight, compact designs. They can also be used as a drop-in solution to stabilize joints further down the manufacturing chain. Friction Shims can be used in a wide range of applications, including:
- Shear joints in automotive chassis
- Torsional joints
- Flange joints
- Joints with central bolt
- Bolted connections
- Fastener systems
According to 3M, engineers can use 3M Friction Shims to:
- Secure critical joints in chassis, battery mounts, suspensions and other critical areas in internal combustion and electric vehicles.
- Optimize design for multi-material automotive structures to withstand higher force loads without changing parts or part sizes.
- Enhance pursuit of lightweighting goals by achieving the same shear and peak load performance using fewer smaller and lighter mechanical fasteners.
- Manage NVH by dampening micromovements in bolted joints, enhancing passenger experiences and increasing joint life.
3M supplies Friction Shims in various grades for specific friction coefficients and related shear or torque requirements. Friction Shims can be specified for ultra-thin torsional crankshaft or camshaft assemblies, or to create form fits even through e-coatings and rough surfaces. Preassembly solutions include inner clips for faster installation. Friction Shims can also be disassembled and reused.
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