3M Aerospace Distributor

For more than 70 years, 3M has created solutions to reduce weight, improve rates and increase efficiency. In doing so, they help overcome some of the greatest challenges within the aerospace industry. 3M has a wide range of aircraft solutions, including films, adhesives, sealants and surface protection. As an authorised 3M distributor, Silmid carries hundreds of products used globally.

3M was founded as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company in 1902, and today produces over 60,000 different products for a range of industries, under several different brands, and with a wide array of OEM approvals.

As an AS9120 Certified 3M Distributor, Silmid provides our customers with the distribution of 3M aerospace products, including 3M tapes and 3M adhesives. We are uniquely positioned to provide value-added service to the complex and specialty products available from 3M, including a wide range of aerospace-approved epoxy adhesives, polysulfide sealants, and standard and preformed polyurethane tapes.

Additionally, our range includes 3M industrial tapes for anodising, powder coating, electroplating and paint masking among many other applications. With no minimum order value and 24/7 on-demand access through our website, Silmid is your number one choice for 3M products.

3M Products from Silmid

As an AS9120 Certified 3M Distributor, Silmid serves our customers worldwide by distributing 3M aerospace products, including 3M tapes and adhesives. We are uniquely positioned to provide value-added service to the complex specialty products available from 3M, including a wide range of aerospace-approved epoxy adhesives, polysulphide sealants and standard and preformed polyurethane tapes.

Additionally, our range includes 3M industrial tapes for anodising, powder coating, electroplating and paint masking among many other applications. Customers will also find protective sealing compounds, tapes, pastes and sprays to shield against surface erosion and contaminant ingress. Use the “3M Menu” button above to access brochures and guides with more information about the solutions we carry or browse our full catalogue.

Unlike other 3M distributors, we can cater to aerospace organisations of all sizes as well as those in the marine, public transport, power and performance automotive industries. We ship all in-stock items the same business day and can export them to over 100 countries. With no minimum order value and 24/7 on-demand access through our website, Silmid is your number one choice for 3M products. Visit our Help centre online or contact us for knowledgeable technical support and ordering assistance.

Content Spotlight: 3M Polyurethane Protective Boots

3M Aerospace supplies a wide range of pre-formed polyurethane protective tapes for use on aircraft radomes and structures. These ‘boots’ protect the surface from damage caused by moisture, UV light, wind, sand, rain, sleet, snow, and other airborne particles using a technology that contains no VOCs, and are fast and easy to apply.

The current range of 3M polyurethane protective boots available at Silmid cover Boeing, Airbus, Fokker, Bombardier, Embraer and more. For further information read our full Polyurethane Protective Boots guide.

The installation and subsequent removal of the 3M polyurethane protective boots is quick and easy, as can be seen in the installation video performed on an Airbus A320 radome.

Content Spotlight: Aircraft Interiors by 3M

3M Aerospace offer solutions for the manufacture and ongoing maintenance of aircraft cabin interiors. Their product portfolio covers a wide array of applications, including bonding, filling, potting and structural reinforcement across the interior.

3M low density, expandable, epoxy core splice adhesive films are designed to fill mismatched areas and gaps, splice honeycomb cores and finish edges of sandwich panels. These thermally expanding films are perfect for typical industry cure cycles of 120°C - 180°C.

Developed to be co-cured with structural adhesive films and composite prepregs, they save time in manufacturing by eliminating post-cure finishing processes.