ABLE & 3M: Delivering Precision-Converted Materials Across Industries
ABLE has been a trusted name in custom converting solutions. At the heart of this legacy is our strong commitment to quality, innovation, and strategic collaboration—most notably with 3M, a global leader in materials science and innovation.
This long-standing partnership empowers ABLE to bring 3M’s cutting-edge technologies directly to manufacturers across the electronics, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors. From adhesive solutions to protective films and thermal management materials, ABLE converts 3M’s high-performance materials into ready-to-use components that meet the most demanding specifications.
3M Innovation into Custom Converting Solutions
3M provides world leading innovative products and technologies that aim at finding solutions to complex problems facing product design and production such as adhesives, tapes, films, foams, and protective materials. ABLE is a 3M preferred converter creating value through the precision converting of high-performance materials to make an application-ready component. These services ensures that 3M materials are provided precisely in the format, size, and functioning that individual clients will need.
Die-cutting
Die-cutting means stamping out accurate shapes on adhesive materials or on foams with special steel dies. This is the most perfect process when it comes to the manufacture of custom-shaped gasket, seals, and adhesive patches with consistent dimensions, uniformly and in large volumes.
Laser Cutting
Laser cutting is done with extremely precise, sensor-like beams that cut or etch materials without any physical contact. It is perfect with complicated designs, small tolerances, or when the material is too fragile to cut with a mechanical device, such as thin films or sensitive foams.
Lamination
Lamination is a process that connects numerous layers of any materials, including adhesives, liners, and films, into one functional component. The process improves durability, protection against heat, or in certain cases, functionality depending on the application requirement.
Precision Slitting
Precision slitting cuts large rolls of material into narrower, uniform rolls or sheets. It allows material to be handled efficiently and is guaranteed to be as wide as required to be automatically assembled or processed further, making it ideal for high-speed production lines and roll-fed systems.
Multilayer Assemblies
Multilayer assembly combines various converted components—like foam spacers, adhesive layers, and liners—into one cohesive part. These assemblies streamline installation, reduce part counts, and improve overall performance in complex applications.
ABLE’s Expertise in Converting 3M Materials
With decades of precision converting experience, ABLE maximizes the performance of 3M’s advanced materials through tailored engineering, tight-tolerance processes, and application-specific design. From prototyping to full-scale production, ABLE ensures that every converted component meets the demands of the industry it serves. This expertise allows manufacturers to integrate 3M technologies faster, more efficiently, and with complete confidence in quality and functionality.
How ABLE Converts 3M Materials Across Industries
Electronics
The 3M solutions provided by ABLE include thermal management, EMI shielding, and display bonding to electronics manufacturers. These cut-to-specific options make materials safe to handle sensitive parts, control heat, and hold the product. Whether it is a smartphone or another wearable device, ABLE provides reliability and efficiency in every device.
Healthcare
In the healthcare industry, ABLE converts 3M’s skin-friendly adhesives and breathable films into custom components for wound care, diagnostics, and medical wearables. All products are manufactured in cleanroom facilities that comply with strict hygiene and biocompatibility standards. This ensures safety, comfort, and performance in life-critical medical applications.
Automotive
ABLE collaborates with automotive manufacturers in transforming NVH foams, structural tapes, and bonding films by 3M into automotive components enhancing the vehicle comfort, safety, and damage resistance. These lighter materials also contribute toward the fuel cost and electric car performance. The outcome is a more comfortable, quiet and efficient driving experience.
Industrial
In industrial applications, ABLE transforms 3M’s rugged materials into custom gaskets, seals, and thermal barriers for use in harsh environments. These components are built to withstand high pressure, temperature, and chemical exposure. Whether used in energy systems or heavy equipment, they deliver long-term reliability and performance.
Aerospace
In the aerospace application, ABLE transforms the 3M lightweight, flame-retardant, and high-performance materials to parts such as insulation pads, bonding layers, and vibration-dampening components. These products are held to high safety and performance standards with regard to aircraft interior and structural applications. They assist in enhancing the comfort, operational efficiency and in-flight safety.
With our unmatched expertise and as a 3M Preferred Converter, ABLE continues to deliver high-performance, precision-converted solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern industries. From prototyping to large-scale production, ABLE ensures every component meets exacting standards of quality, reliability, and function. As technology advances and product demands grow more complex, ABLE remains a steadfast partner in turning 3M innovation into real-world performance. Together, ABLE and 3M empower manufacturers to build smarter, safer, and more efficient products across the globe.
Partner with ABLE today to unlock the full potential of 3M materials through custom converting solutions tailored to your industry!
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