Sue ChambersFeb 21, 20252 min read

The Benefits of 3M 200MP Adhesive & How it’s Used

Choosing the right adhesive may not be as exciting as picking between coffee and tea, but it can be just as crucial to starting your day—or your project—on the right foot. With 3M alone offering a vast range of adhesives for different applications, figuring out where to begin can feel overwhelming. So how do you find the perfect match for your needs?

As a die cut converter with over 38 years of industry experience building custom projects, one of Strouse’s initial goals is to help you find the best materials and adhesives.

If you’re searching for the right adhesive, keep reading to learn more about adhesives like 3M 200MP so you know whether they fit your project.

What is 3M 200MP Acrylic Adhesive?

3M 200MP is an acrylic adhesive that bonds substrates from high-surface energy plastics to metals for every industry. It may be effective on the following materials:

Glass
Ceramic
Aluminum
Powder-coated Metals
Plastics & Composites
Carbon Fiber
Acrylic
Fiberglass
Polycarbonate
Polyester
Polyimide
Polystyrene
Rigid Vinyl

Your substrates need to be heat resistant, but so does their bonding material—200MP adhesive offers short-term heat resistance up to 400°F (204°C) as well as solvent and environmental resistance.

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WHAT IS 200MP USED FOR?

200MP adhesive can be used in many applications, including:

Medical devices
Electronics
Automotive
Appliance parts (surface energy plastics appliance)

And many other shear-strength bonding solutions involving the aforementioned high-surface energy plastics and metals.

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3M 468MP 200MP ADHESIVE

468MP adhesive transfer tape is a popular 3M product that uses 200MP adhesive to bond graphic overlays, membrane switches, and more. It can be repositionable upon the initial application and its solvent and heat resistance.

Is 3M 200MP Adhesive Right For Me?

While 3M 200MP is a standout thin-bonding product, it can be difficult to work with when exposed to humid environments.

High humidity can be problematic for any flexible material, especially acrylic adhesives. High humidity levels in storage, processing and converting, shipping, and final product usage can alter the final converted part, resulting in product failure.

Curled parts, tunneling or buckling, edge scalloping, and rippling adhesive all are defects seen on acrylic adhesives once subject to high humidity conditions, so you’ll want to ensure you choose the right liner to support this adhesive and ensure that it suits your use case.

If you’re still unsure about 200MP or want to see how it performs in your specific use case, contact Strouse today for a sample roll or a custom-cut part sample that matches your design.

For more information about similar materials, visit our page on transfer tapes or see our Learning Center.

Originally published: June 30, 2014

Sue Chambers

As the CEO and President of Strouse Corporation, Sue Chambers is responsible for leading all facets of the business. Sue has a proven executive management track record and over 20 years of experience driving sales growth and operational innovation in the adhesive conversion industry. Sue possesses strong leadership, strategic vision, and savvy marketing skills. Sue has an MBA from Loyola University in Maryland. Since 1997 Sue Chambers joined Strouse and led the transformation into an enterprise-focused company while growing the company into a world leader in the innovative production of pressure-sensitive adhesive with revenue of over 20 million and growing. In the last three years, Strouse revenue has grown 62%; the number of employees has grown and continues to achieve and maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification. Strouse built a new production plant going from 40,000 to 62,500 square feet, increasing the production space by 50%. The building also can expand to 82,500 sq. Feet. Sue is active in the community serving on the Industrial Development Board presently and earning several business awards over the years. Most recently, 3M has recognized Strouse as a supplier of the year. She is also on the Dale Chambers Foundation board that raises money for local charities in the community.