Having 3M™ Preferred Converter status allows American Flexible Products (AFP) to custom-convert 3M-branded products for our customers’ individual projects. Being a 3M Preferred Converter also gives us access to 3M-certified specialists and support, ensuring your products are produced precisely and perfectly every time.
Ultimately, this status serves as a third-party validation from 3M that AFP possesses the technical expertise, specialized equipment, and high-performance materials required for your most critical projects.
A Standard Few Manufacturers Meet
Not all manufacturers can become 3M Preferred Converters. To earn this highly coveted honor, we spent years as a Select Converter, which required our materials experts to complete product-specific training sessions while we ramped up the volume of 3M materials produced for our customers.
Given the effort required for adhesive tape converters to earn Preferred Converter status, it’s understandable that this designation is both coveted and carefully awarded by 3M.
Why Partnering with a 3M Converter Matters
The Preferred Converter status doesn’t just benefit us. As an AFP customer, you gain access to materials and converting processes you can depend on with priority support directly from the manufacturer. Because we have direct access to 3M’s engineering lab, our team can troubleshoot material issues that standard shops might miss.
When we convert a 3M product, we aren’t just cutting it to shape. We’re ensuring the material is perfectly compatible with your application, accounting for critical tolerances and environmental stressors. This ensures your components fit perfectly every time and are engineered to perform under even the most demanding conditions.
Our 3M Products
3M manufactures some of the most trusted and reliable products in the industry. Here are a few that we convert for your projects:
- 3M VHB™ Tapes: Very High Bond tape is a high-strength, double-sided acrylic foam tape.
- 3M Single Coated Foam Tapes: Urethane or vinyl foam tapes for cushioning, sealing, and absorbing vibrations
- 3M EMI/EMC Solutions: EMI and RFI shielding for absorbing, grounding, and more
- 3M Reclosable Fasteners: Designed for replacing rivets, screws, bolts, nails, and welds
- 3M Safety-Walk™: nonslip materials to prevent costly injury from slipping
- 3M Bumpon™ Protective Products: Elastomer cushions for decreasing noise and preventing scratches
- 3M Thermal Pads: Thermally conductive silicone and acrylic materials used in electronics to help dissipate heat to ensure continuous, effective operation
Ready to Use 3M in Your Project?
3M products can be an ideal component in many types of equipment and solutions. to get started. Our materials experts can help choose the best product for your unique design.
From complex die-cutting to custom laminations, we turn 3M’s industry-leading materials into precision parts for your specific application. Contact us today to discuss your project’s tolerances and performance requirements with our 3M-certified team.
