Product Description
Hot Melt Adhesive 3738
- 50 second open time allows for positioning
- General purpose 100% solids adhesive
- Ideal for POP displays, carton sealing, furniture, upholstery, and woodworking
Open Bond Time Allows for Fit Adjustment and Positioning
3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 features a 50 second open time that allows for positioning and adjustment on wood, polypropylene, corrugated boxes and lightweight substrates. Its nearly instant bonding property reduces production time for POP assembly, joining, attaching, securing, repairing, potting, panel bonding, wire tacking, bundling, sealing, encapsulating, rigidizing, foam bonding, and packaging. For use with a 3M™ Hot Melt Applicator.
Recommended Applications
- Cabinetry
- Woodworking
- Sound damping
- Furniture manufacturing
- Upholstery
- POP displays
- General industrial
Understanding Hot Melt Adhesives
Hot melt adhesives, also known as glue sticks, are liquefied thermoplastic adhesives available in both low and high-temperature versions. Low temperature hot melt adhesives are applied at 250ºF/121ºC temperatures, which makes them ideal for bonding electronics, plastics, cloth and other heat sensitive materials. High temperature hot melt adhesives are applied at 380ºF/193ºC and produce a stronger bond than the low temperature hot melts.
Melted adhesive is extruded through a nozzle using a 3M Hot Melt Applicator by either pneumatic pressure, a mechanical trigger mechanism, or with pressure applied directly on the stick. Different nozzles can be used to apply thin, wide strips or narrow, thicker beads. Hot melt adhesive generally sets quickly, ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the adhesive formulation.
Bringing Better Ideas to the Surface through Science and Innovation
In the 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, 3M apply the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, the technologies help customers like you deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.
For more information about Hot Melt Adhesive 3738, visit the official 3M website.
About JAM Industrial Supply of Ohio
Locally owned and operated in Canton, OH, JAM Industrial Supply, LLC has been a 3M Premier distributor and industrial supplier for over 20 years. With our vast network of vendors, we are able to supply the industry’s best products, information, delivery and prices to our customers.
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Additional information
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| Weight | 990 lbs |
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| Application | Mounting & Trim Attachment, Small Joint Assembly, Wood Bonding, Upholstery & Seating Attachment, General Purpose Bonding |
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| Industries | Appliance, Automotive, Construction, Consumer Goods, General Industrial, Packaging, Signage, Specialty Vehicles, Transportation, Woodworking, Military, Marine, Military & Government |
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| Product Color | Tan |
| Product Form | Pellet |
| Shear Strength | 375 psi |
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| Substrate | Wood, Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, Easy-to-Bond (HSE), Foam |
| Dimensions | 47.5 × 41.6 × 32.2 in |
