3M™ Bumpon products provide long-lasting protection and vibration damping without screws or hardware. They prevent sliding, marring, impact noise, and abrasion on sensitive surfaces, making them a reliable alternative to felt pads or rubber feet for demanding industrial applications.
Why Choose 3M™ Bumpon Molded Shapes & Rollstock
3M™ Bumpon Protective Products are engineered polyurethane elastomer bumpers that deliver excellent skid resistance and energy absorption. They maintain shape under long-term loads, and their pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive bonds securely to a wide range of substrates including high surface energy (HSE) metals and many plastics.
Molded shapes offer ready-made pads in domes, cylinders, cones, and square profiles.
Rollstock provides continuous material that can be cut into custom shapes for automated fabrication, hand-cut parts, or high-volume OEM production.
Typical applications include equipment feet, noise dampers, door stops, spacers for assembly, and protective pads for stacked or transported components.
3M™ Bumpon™ Protective Product Brochure with chart
Technical Specifications
3M™ Bumpon products are made from urethane elastomers that resist abrasion, solvents, plasticiser migration, and UV exposure. Key performance attributes include:
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Adhesive system: High-strength acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive for long-term indoor and many outdoor applications
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Temperature resistance: Typically -30°C to 80°C depending on product grade
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Shore hardness: Medium to firm elastomer options for different load-bearing requirements
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Shear and compression performance: Engineered to maintain shape under constant load, suitable for levelling, damping, and anti-slip applications
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Substrate compatibility: Aluminium, stainless steel, painted surfaces, glass, wood, and many plastics including ABS and polycarbonate
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Colour and format options: Black, clear, white, grey, cylindrical, hemispherical, square, flat top, and custom shapes through converting
Rollstock variants allow precision die-cutting for unique geometries used in electronics assembly, automotive interior fit-outs, or packaging protection.
Application Guide
To achieve maximum adhesion and durability:
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Surface preparation: Clean with isopropyl alcohol and water mix. Remove oils, dust, or mould-release agents
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Apply proper pressure: 15 psi or greater ensures full wet-out of the acrylic adhesive
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Cure time: Adhesive achieves handling strength immediately, and full bond strength over 72 hours as the acrylic wets out
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Environmental considerations: Apply between 15°C and 38°C for optimal adhesion
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Load positioning: Place the Bumpon pads at corners or load-bearing points to distribute weight evenly
For rollstock parts used in automated assembly, ensure die-cut pieces remain aligned on the liner for consistent pick-and-place efficiency.
FAQs
Is 3M™ Bumpon removable?
Yes, it can be removed, however the adhesive is permanent. Removal may require peeling with a plastic scraper and adhesive-cleaning solvent, particularly on delicate surfaces.
Will Bumpon adhere to powder-coated metal?
Yes, provided the surface is clean and fully cured. Powder coat typically has medium to high surface energy, which works well with acrylic adhesives.
Can it be used outdoors?
Most Bumpon urethane materials handle intermittent outdoor use, however long-term UV exposure can affect clarity on transparent grades. Black grades provide the highest UV stability.
Can these be used as anti-vibration feet?
Yes. The urethane elastomer absorbs minor vibration and impact noise. For heavy-duty vibration isolation you may need specialised dampening materials, but Bumpon performs well for electronics, appliances, small equipment, and cabinetry.