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3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738, Tan, Pellets, 950 lb, IBC

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$8.43 / US pound

SKU 7010330256
Legacy SKU 62373893395
UPC 00021200490941
Catalog Number 3738
Product Number 3738 Q

3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 is a clear, multipurpose adhesive for effectively bonding wood, lightweight metals and some plastics in furniture, upholstery and woodworking applications.

  • 50 second open time allows for positioning
  • General purpose 100% solids adhesive
  • Ideal for POP displays, carton sealing, furniture, upholstery, and woodworking
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On it's way to you August 27  

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Minimum Order 950 US pounds
Order Increment 950 US pounds
  Multiple Application Use
  High Performance Adhesive
  Global Shipping
  Industry Low Price
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Shipping Dimensions
Weight 989.99902 lb
Length 47.99213 in
Width 42.00787 in
Height 32.51969 in
Color Tan

PRODUCT FAQ

  1. What is 3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 used for?

    3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 can be used for a variety of purposes, including packaging, woodworking, and assembly.

  2. Is this adhesive easy to apply?

    Yes! This hot melt adhesive is designed to be easy to apply with either manual or automated dispensing equipment.

  3. How strong is the bond it creates?

    This hot melt adhesive provides very good adhesion to a wide range of materials and substrates. Once it has cured, the bond strength is top-notch.

  4. Does this product come in multiple colors?

    The tan-colored pellets are the only color option currently available for this particular variety of hot melt adhesive.

  5. What quantities does this product come in?

    Customers can purchase 3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 in Gaylord-sized containers containing up to 950 lbs of pellets.

For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.
3M industrial and occupational products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained industrial and occupational customers for workplace use.  Unless specifically stated otherwise on the applicable product packaging or literature, these products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, recreational/sporting, or other uses not described in the applicable product packaging or literature), and must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA, ANSI), as well as all product literature, user instructions, warnings, and other limitations, and the user must take any action required under any recall, field action, or other product use notice.  Misuse of 3M industrial and occupational products may result in injury, sickness, death, or property damage.  For help with product selection and use, consult your on-site safety professional, industrial hygienist, or other subject matter expert.
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

3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division applies the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, these technologies help customers deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.

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