User Guide

3M
™
16-303 High Flash
Cable Cleaner
Clean cable jackets and insulation
before splicing and terminating by
removing contaminants with the 3M
16-303 High Flash Cable Cleaner. A
low odor, petroleum distillate/alcohol/
ester-based cleaner, the 16-303 high
flash cable cleaner is created without
1,1,1 Trichloroethane or other
halogenated solvents. The 16-303
cleaner is particularly effective in
applications that call for a high
flashpoint formulation. This product
is extremely flammable. Read and
observe warnings on the label. Not
for use on energized equipment.
3M 16-305 Quick Drying
Cable Cleaner
Use the 3M 16-305 Quick Drying
Cable Cleaner to remove contaminants
on cable jackets and insulations before
splicing and terminating. Produced
without 1,1,1 Trichloroethane or other
chlorinated solvent-based cable
cleaners, this aerosol dries quickly and
leaves no residue. The 16-305 quick
drying cable cleaner is non-corrosive
and non-staining. This product is
extremely flammable. Read and observe
warnings on the label. Not
for use on energized equipment.
Lubricants and
Protectants
Designed to safeguard equipment in
storage or shipment, the 3M line of
protectants helps inhibit rust and
corrosion by providing a barrier against
the elements. The lubricant products
have thousands of uses in maintenance
and production jobs because they are
safe, effective and convenient to apply.
3M 5-Way Penetrant
Useful in thousands of applications, the
3M 5-Way Penetrant lubricates, demois-
turizes, cleans and helps prevent rust.
Sample uses include freeing rusted,
frozen nuts, drying out electrical
apparatus, and inhibiting corrosion and
pitting of molding dies and extension
screws. For maintenance or production
jobs, 5-Way Penetrant is the convenient,
safe solution for lubricating, cleaning,
eliminating rust and other tough jobs.
The 5-Way Penetrant is available in a
6 oz. or 24 oz. aerosol can. Also
available is the 3M 5-Way Plus, a spray
pump version of the 5-Way penetrant.
3M 16-401 Electric Coating
For long-lasting corrosion protection
for all metals during shipment or
extended storage, choose the 3M
16-401 Electric Coating. Apply the
16-401 coating to electrical and
mechanical equipment subject to heat,
humidity, chemicals or severely
corrosive atmospheres and the film
seals out moisture for up to one year
outdoors. Easily remove the coating
with petroleum solvents when required.
This product is extremely flammable.
Read and observe warnings on the
label. Not for use on energized
equipment.
3M 16-501 Zinc Spray
The 3M 16-501 Zinc Spray provides
an effective way to inhibit rust and
corrosion with 97% pure zinc. Used
for generation, transmission and
distribution equipment including
towers, transformers, light standards
and other metal and galvanized
surfaces, this convenient aerosol leaves a
barrier coating similar to hot dipped
galvanized surfaces. Noted for its quick
drying capability, 16-501 zinc spray
preserves base metal, even when
scratched or chafed. This product is
extremely flammable. Read and observe
warnings on the label. Not for use on
energized equipment.
3M 16-703 Storing Lubricant
Protect equipment and parts in storage
and in shipment with the long-lasting
3M 16-703 Storing Lubricant. Excellent
for use on electrical and mechanical
equipment such as motors, pumps,
generators, hoists, lifts, and compres-
sors, the 16-703 storing lubricant
inhibits corrosion by displacing
moisture. It provides a 3-5 year shelf life
and meets Mil-C-81309 requirements.
This product is extremely flammable.
Read and observe warnings on the label.
Not for use on energized equipment.
3M lubricating aerosols are safe, effective and
convenient to apply.
3M protectant aerosols help inhibit rust and corrosion.