3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3738, Tan, Pellets, 22 lb, Case

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.
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UPC 00021200893056
3M ID 7100020392
Packaging Case
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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.


  • 50 second open time allows for positioning
  • General purpose 100% solids adhesive
  • Ideal for POP displays, carton sealing, furniture, upholstery, and woodworking
More Information
3M ID 7100020392
Part number 3738
Global Product Hierarchy Adhesives, Sealants & Fillers > Flexible Adhesives > Hot Melt Adhesives
Color Family Beige
Heat Resistance 130 Degree Fahrenheit
Product Color Tan
Product Number 3738 Q
Product Type simple
Quantity 0
Trademark 1 3M™
Country of Origin United States
Sales Unit CS
SAP Shelf Life In Days 730
Base - Billing Unit CS
Base - Customary Height Dimension 14.88188976
Base - Customary Length Dimension 11.88976378
Base - Customary Width Dimension 7.992125984
Base - Metric Gross Weight 10.514 KG
Base - Metric Height Dimension 0.378 M
Base - Metric Length Dimension 0.302 M
Base - Metric Width Dimension 0.203 M
Base - Item Quantity 1
Base - Unit CS
Unit of Use - Billing Unit CS
Unit of Use - Customary Cubic Dimension 63.89692503794456 ci
Unit of Use - Customary Gross Weight 1.0008986703193443 lbs
Unit of Use - Customary Net Weight 1.0008986703193443 lbs
Unit of Use - Metric Cubic Dimension 1047.083 CCM
Unit of Use - Metric Net Weight 0.454 KG
Unit of Use - Item Quantity 0.045454545
Unit of Use - Total Unit Quantity 1
Unit of Use - Previous Packaging Level Quantity 1
Unit of Use - Item Unit LBS
Unit of Use - Unit LB
Shipper - Billing Unit CS
Shipper - Customary Cubic Dimension 1414.1439857682865 ci
Shipper - Customary Gross Weight 23.17940224611803 lbs
Shipper - Customary Net Weight 21.999929143428933 lbs
Shipper - Customary Height Dimension 14.881889763779528 in
Shipper - Customary Length Dimension 11.88976377952756 in
Shipper - Customary Width Dimension 7.9921259842519685 in
Shipper - Metric Cubic Dimension 23173.668 CCM
Shipper - Metric Weight 10.514 KG
Shipper - Metric Net Weight 9.979 KG
Shipper - Metric Height Dimension 0.378 M
Shipper - Metric Length Dimension 0.302 M
Shipper - Metric Width Dimension 0.203 M
Shipper - Item Quantity 1
Shipper - Total Unit Quantity 22
Shipper - Previous Packaging Level Quantity 22
Shipper - Previous Packaging Level Unit LBS
Shipper - Item Unit LBS
Shipper - Unit CS
Pallet - Billing Unit CS
Pallet - Customary Cubic Dimension 90803.33121296164 ci
Pallet - Customary Gross Weight 1208.1331967731292 lbs
Pallet - Customary Net Weight 1099.9964571714468 lbs
Pallet - Customary Height Dimension 44.881889763779526 in
Pallet - Customary Length Dimension 48.031496062992126 in
Pallet - Customary Width Dimension 42.125984251968504 in
Pallet - Metric Cubic Dimension 1.488 M3
Pallet - Metric Net Weight 498.95 KG
Pallet - Metric Height Dimension 1.14 M
Pallet - Metric Length Dimension 1.22 M
Pallet - Metric Width Dimension 1.07 M
Pallet - Item Quantity 50
Pallet - Total Unit Quantity 1100
Pallet - Previous Packaging Level Quantity 50
Pallet - Previous Packaging Level Unit BOX
Pallet - Item Unit LBS
Pallet - Unit PAL
Pallet - Pallet Layer Quantity 5
Pallet - Shipping Container Per Layer Quantity 10
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