3M Comparison Products

ND Industries Microspheres Products

Leading Solutions for Fastener Adhesives

ND Equivalent Products to 3M

3M Product ND Equivalent Product Color
2353B ND Microspheres 593sB Blue
2353Y ND Microspheres 593Y Yellow
2510 ND Microspheres 1193SO Burnt Orange
2510N ND Microspheres 1193SN Neutral

*Other colors are available upon request

Benefits of Working with ND Industries

  • Industry Leader: Leading provider of high-quality fastener coating products and services.
  • Product Variety: Wide range of materials for fasteners and assemblies.
  • R&D Department: Dedicated team for development and testing of chemical formulations.
  • Application Engineering Support: Solutions for fastener adhesive and sealing challenges.
  • Made in U.S.A.: Many materials, including microspheres, are manufactured in Troy, Michigan.

Product Performance Comparison

Material ND 3M
Cure Time (hours) 24 72 24 72
(Nm) Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail Break Prevail
M12
Dry Phos 47 39.9 54.7 54 46.6 17.7 52.3 16.6
Zinc Flake 54.4 37.4 56.9 49.4 51.9 24.4 57.2 26.5
M10
Dry Phos 33.9 25.4 34.6 28.6 25.7 9.9 34.6 10.9
Zinc Flake 34.6 19.8 38.1 24.4 29.7 11.3 30.7 14.8
M8
Dry Phos 13.6 9.8 17.1 15.3 13.3 5.3 14.3 5.8
Zinc Flake 14.8 12.6 17.2 12.1 14.6 7.8 13.4 7.3
M6
Dry Phos 4.4 3.3 6.1 4.6 5.1 1.8 5.7 1.7
Zinc Flake 4.6 3 5.6 3.4 5.3 2.4 5.4 2.9

Product Performance Comparison


Material ND 3M
Nm Installation Torque
M12
Dry Phos 1.6 2
Zinc Flake 1.7 2
M10
Dry Phos 0.9 1.1
Zinc Flake 1 1.1
M8
Dry Phos 0.5 0.3
Zinc Flake 0.6 0.7
M6
Dry Phos 0.2 0.9
Zinc Flake 0.2 0.3
Material ND 3M
M10 fasteners (Nm) k-Value
Dry Phos 0.29 0.27
Zinc Flake 0.28 0.29

 

Product Performance Comparison

Material ND 3M
M10 fasteners (Nm) Breakaway Torque
500 Hour @ 135°C Heat Aging
Dry Phos 33.9 39.6
Zinc Flake 42.4 44.1
Engine Oil 5W30 @ 120°C (168 hours)
Zinc Flake 48 32.5
Brake Fluid @ 90°C (168 hours)
Zinc Flake 45.2 20.4
50/50 Water/Antifreeze @ 90°C (168 hours)
Zinc Flake 45.2 28.6
Diesel Fuel @ 25°C (168 hours)
Zinc Flake 37.4 32.5

Product Performance Comparison

Material ND 3M
Cure Time (hours) 24
Nm Breakloose Torque
M12: Preload = 79.1 Nm
Dry Phos 104.5 109.5
Zinc Flake 108.8 115.8
M10: Preload = 46.3 Nm
Dry Phos 63.9 66.4
Zinc Flake 63.9 66
M8: Preload = 23.2 Nm
Dry Phos 32.8 33.9
Zinc Flake 30.9 32.6
M6: Preload = 9.6 Nm
Dry Phos 10.5 10.4
Zinc Flake 9.4 9.5