8300 Datasheet, PDF (11/16 Pages) 3M Electronics – Static Dissipative Rigid Worksurface 8300 Series

14.0 Use of Double‑sided Tape
Rather than install static‑dissipative laminate to benchtops with adhesives in the traditional manner, some
customers attempt to adhere the laminate with double‑coated tape (i.e., tape with adhesive on both sides). Those
customers should be made aware that there are several shortcomings associated with this procedure.
A. Internal stresses within the laminate unique to the manufacturing process as well as variations in the
moisture content of the ambient air can prevent the laminate sheets from laying flat. The adhesives
typically used to install laminate (described in Section 11.0) are strong enough to overcome these
stresses, but double‑sided tape is generally not.
B. On a laminate benchtop, the majority of the impact strength of the finished top is the result of the
uniform and intimate contact between the laminate and the substrate. Using double‑sided tape offers
support for the laminate only at those spots where the tape is applied.
15.0 Re‑covering Installed Laminate
While most decorative commercial laminate can be re‑covered with additional laminate by sanding the existing
surface, cleaning it, and re‑applying adhesive, this practice will not work well with 3M^™ Static Dissipative Rigid
Worksurface 8300 Series. The 3M laminate is manufactured with a special, tough, abrasion‑resistant coating that
resists sanding. Therefore, adhesive will not bond well to the surface.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
The 3M rigid worksurface is readily cleaned with 3M^™ Static Control Worksurface Mark Remover
8001. It can also be cleaned with warm water and mild detergents. Many commercially available
detergents are suitable, including common household dishwashing liquids.
Nonabrasive, commercially available surface cleaners such as glass cleaners or products similar to
SoftScrub^™ are suitable. Cleaners containing abrasives or strong acids or alkalines should be avoided.
Stains such as those caused by solder flux, varnishes, ink, etc., can be removed with organic solvents
(alcohols, ketones, xylene, mineral spirits). Such stains can also be removed by a two‑minute exposure
to a 5% hypochlorite bleach (common laundry bleach) followed immediately by a clean water rinse.
The surface should be protected from heat and from cuts and gouges by means of a hot pad and/or
cutting board. 3M Rigid Worksurfaces will not be affected by drops of molten solder, but will blister
if a soldering iron or some other intensely hot object is left on the surface. Blistering will occur at
approximately 400°F (204°C).
ANYTIME THE LAMINATE SURFACE IS CLEANED OR OTHERWISE AFFECTED,
THE ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE SHOULD BE VERIFIED.
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Repair
Colored paste can be used to visually repair minor defects in the top surface.
Laminate that was adhered with contact adhesive and that lifts from the substrate can be readhered by
applying heat and pressure. A simple method is to place a piece of cloth over the problem area and then
iron it with a household iron.
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