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3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 AE Tan, .45 in x 12 in, 11
lb per case
3M ID 62373895317, 3M Product Number 3738, UPC 00021200825941
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Typical Properties
Attribute Name Value
Adhesive Type Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Application Method Handheld Process , Spray
Brand 3M
Color Tan
Consumer Label No
Heat Resistance 130 Degree Fahrenheit
Industries Automotive , Construction , Consumer Goods , Electronics , Furniture ,
General Industrial , Military & Government , Packaging , Retail , Signage ,
Specialty Vehicle , Transportation , Woodworking
Length 12 Inch
Length (Metric) 0.3 m
★★★★★
100% solids adhesive that delivers
strong, reliable bonds
General purpose adhesive capable of
bonding many different materials
Manages high volume applications
through high delivery rate
Extended open time provides plenty of
time for application, positioning and
placement
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3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738's
woodworking application
100% solids adhesive that delivers strong, reliable bonds
General purpose adhesive capable of bonding many different materials
Manages high volume applications through high delivery rate
Extended open time provides plenty of time for application, positioning and placement
3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 delivers a strong, reliable bond for long-term durability and exceptional performance.
We formulated our Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 as a 100% solids adhesive, ready to meet the demands of a wide range of
applications.
Reach Expected Results
Formulated as a 100% solids adhesive, 3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 creates a strong bond for a variety of substrates,
including foundry sand cores, wood bonding, selected plastics and chipboard. With a high delivery rate, our Hot Melt
Adhesive 3738 allows for easy dispensing and is able to sustain high volume applications. Engineered to be a general
purpose adhesive, 3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 provides an extended open time and long bonding range. After the
adhesive is dry, our Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 allows time for an adhesive-coated member to be successfully joined and
bonded as well as time for application and positioning, ensuring you meet the required results.
Recommended Applications
3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 can be used for a plethora of applications, including woodworking, furniture,
automotive, transportation, aerospace, upholstery, point of purchase display, sample boards, military, window, door,
building, trophies, novelties, audio components, cabinets, construction, packaging and electronic.
Assembly
Assembling joining
Attaching
Securing
Repairing
Potting
Panel bonding
Wire tacking
Bundling
Sealing
Encapsulating
Maximum Operating Temperature
(Fahrenheit)
130 Degree Fahrenheit
Net Weight 11 Pound
Open Time 50 Second
Product Form Pound
Size AE
Solids Weight Percent
(Approximate)
100 Percent
Substrate 1 Paper & Cardboard
Substrate 2 Paper & Cardboard
Substrates Paper & Cardboard
Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs)
See Safety Data Sheet, Regulatory Data Sheet
Width 0.45 Inch
Width (Metric) 11.4 mm
Details
Rigidizing
Foam bonding
Packaging
Hot Melt Adhesives in Brief
Hot melts are 100% solids thermoplastic resins. These adhesives are engineered to re-melt after bonding if exposed to
high enough temperatures. The advantages of hot melt adhesives is that, unlike mechanical fasteners and sealing tapes,
they are virtually invisible between surfaces.
Our hot melt adhesives liquefy when heated, quickly fill gaps and wet the bonding surface. When they are applied to a
surface, they cool, harden and reach their bond strength within seconds. Due to their quick work-life, you can move
assemblies immediately upon application which eliminates the need for clamps, fixturing or additional drying time and
energy.
Easy to Use, Ready for Success
3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738 provides you with a strong, reliable bond and a tried-and-true hot melt glue solution for
many kinds of applications. Benefit from our formula that delivers extended open time and a high delivery rate to
ensure you successfully meet all of your project goals and requirements.
Learn more about 3M™ Hot Melt Adhesives (PDF, 3 Mb)
Reviews
Resources
SDS
3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738-AE, 3738-B, 3738-PG,
3738-Q, 3738-TC (PDF)
Brochure
Adhesives and Tapes Design Guide (PDF, 20.1MB)
Hot Melt Bonding Systems Guide (PDF, 1.7MB)
Technical Information
3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3792LM, 3776LM, 3738, 3792
Technical Data (PDF, 339.7KB)
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