User Manual

Mechanical specifications and mounting needs: Mounting the RIM 801D

Integrator’s Guide – RIM 801D OEM Radio Modem

The RIM 801D can be removed and reattached as often as

necessary using this method.

• Attaching the RIM 801D to a flexible surface. Using Type 400

Dual Lock on both surfaces offers the maximum tensile

disengagement of 55 psi (380 kPa). The RIM 801D can be

removed and reattached as often as necessary using this method.

• Maximum holding power. A high-strength closure may be

obtained by mating Scotchmate Loop (on the RIM 801D) with

Type 170 Dual Lock (on the attaching surface). The peel strength

of this combination is very high, at 10 pounds/inch (17.5 N/cm).

This solution offers the highest possible long-term holding

strength, but it limits the number of times the RIM 801D could be

removed to between 20 and 50. Please be aware that the radio

modem may tend to “wiggle” a little bit because of the loops. This

may give the appearance of a loose bond, although the radio is in

fact held in place quite securely.

It is necessary to choose the adhesive backing on the fastener strips (rubber

adhesive, acrylic adhesive, or VHB) so that it is appropriate to the attaching

surface. Either backing will attach to the RIM 801D’s steel casing, although

VHB is recommended for its greater strength. However, VHB will not

adhere to polyethylene or polypropylene plastic, for which rubber adhesive

is recommended.

The disadvantage of these reclosable fasteners is that they will add slightly

to the thickness of the radio modem. The engaged thickness of the

combinations above will be from 0.19” to 0.23” (4.8 mm to 5.8 mm).

More information about 3M’s reclosable fasteners may be obtained by

contacting 3M Industrial Tape and Specialties Division and requesting

publication number 70-0704-5609-3(833)JR.