3M
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Hot Melt Adhesive Systems
Fast setting adhesives.
Applied for speed
and durability.
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3M
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Hot Melt Adhesives Systems
Application Success with
3M
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Hot Melt Adhesives
3M
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Hot Melt Adhesives offer many benefits for success with a variety of
assembly and/or closure applications.
Open time or bonding range is the maximum time
between applying adhesive and joining the surfaces.
With 3M
™
Hot Melt Adhesives you have wide latitude
in bonding range selection to meet
your process needs.
Move assemblies immediately and eliminate clamps,
fixturing and drying time and energy. Each adhesive
is engineered for efficient application with an
easy-to-use 3M portable applicator.
Minimal operator training.
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3M
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Hot Melt Adhesives
are applied as a molten liquid,
so they quickly fill gaps and
wet the entire bonding surfaces.
As a result, they often exceed
100 psi shear strength, quickly
giving your application fast,
convenient strength. Select
from many options to fit
your specific application —
including peel resistant
or highly heat resistant
options.
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3M
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Hot Melt
Adhesives Features
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Unlike mechanical fasteners
and sealing tapes, hot melt
adhesive is virtually invisible
between the mating surfaces.
Since hot melts are dispensed as
liquids, it is easy to apply exactly
where adhesive is needed.
You can combine a wide
variety of materials ranging
from wood to corrugated
cardboard, heat-sensitive
foam and even plastics and
metals. For heat sensitive
materials, low melt adhesives
are dispensed at lower
temperatures.
3M
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Hot Melt Adhesives Systems
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3M
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Hot Melt Adhesives
Selector Guide
Step 1: Select your assembly type
Small Joint Assembly
Small joints are typically irregularly
shaped, but only a few inches of
overlap area.
Large Surface Lamination
Two surfaces of similar size, either
rigid or flexible, are bonded or
laminated together where majority of
the surface is covered by adhesive.
Mounting and Trim Attachment
Small objects are mounted or added
to a large surface.
Sealing, Potting and Encapsulating
Adhesive flows over and around
a component or fills a chamber to
protect and seal components therein.
Step 2: After selecting your assembly, choose the substrate and identify
the adhesive that performs best for your application.
Substrate
Wood
Paper
Plastic
Metal / Glass
Fabric / Foam
Lead Adhesive
3M
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Hot Melt
Adhesive
3792
3M
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Hot Melt
Adhesive
3762LM
3M
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Hot Melt
Adhesive
3764
3M
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Hot Melt
Adhesive
3747
3M
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Sprayable
Hot Melt
Adhesive
6111HT
Hot Melt Adhesive is dispensed at 350–385°F. Low Melt Adhesive is dispensed at 250–270°F.
NOTE:
Low Melt (LM) adhesives liquefy at lower operating temperatures for bonding heat
sensitive surfaces such as bead board and foams.
NOTE:
High Temperature (HT) has high temperature resistance.
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3M
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Hot Melt Adhesives Systems
Lead Markets and Applications
Furniture and Woodworking
Common Assembly: Small Joint Assembly, Large Surface Lamination,
Mounting and Trim Attachment
• Great product performance for various small joint, mounting and trim
attachment, and large surface lamination assemblies in furniture, upholstery,
cabinetry and more.
• Bonds well to wood, particleboard, MDF, laminate, foam, and fabric. Nearly
instant bonding strength speeds up production — eliminating the need for
clamping and mechanical fasteners.
• Low melt adhesives are available for lower operating temperatures and bonding
heat sensitive surfaces.
Lead
Adhesives
3792
3792LM
Multi-purpose for wood, fabric and many other substrates with a long open time
Multi-purpose low melt for heat sensitive surfaces
Transportation and Electrical
Common Assembly: Large Surface Lamination, Sealing, Potting and
Encapsulating
• Fast, durable product performance for various small joint, mounting and trim
attachment, large surface lamination and potting assemblies for automotive
interior and electrical component manufacturing.
• Bonds well to foams, fabrics, non-wovens and difficult surfaces, such as LSE
plastics.
• Some products are available as sprayable hot melt. All products can be tested
to meet your specification requirements.
Lead
Adhesives
3748
6111HT
Bonds to plastic with high peel performance; Good thermal shock
resistance and non-corrosive to copper; 3748VO is self extinguishing
Sprayable hot melt with long open time; High temperature resistant
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Hot Melt Adhesives Systems
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Packaging and Corrugated Carton Sealing
Common Assembly: Small Joint Assembly
• Quickly bonds and seals any size of corrugated carton invisibly. Durably bonds
coated, printed and waxed surface that may be difficult to seal with tape.
• Low melt adhesives are available for lower operating temperatures and bonding
heat sensitive surfaces.
Lead
Adhesives
3762
3762LM
Fast-setting with “hot tack”
General purpose, fast setting with “hot tack”
Product Assembly
Common Assembly: Small Joint Assembly, Large Surface Lamination,
Mounting and Trim Attachment
• Fast, durable product performance for small joint, mounting and trim
attachment, large surface lamination and more.
• Many solutions are available to quickly assemble and attach materials
for your design.
• Low melt adhesives are available for lower operating temperatures and bonding
heat sensitive surfaces.
Lead
Adhesives
3764
3792LM
Bonds to all plastics, including low surface energy (LSE),
flexible at low temp
Multi-purpose low melt for heat sensitive surfaces
Point-of-Purchase, Displays and Trade Exhibits
Common Assembly: Small Joint Assembly, Large Surface Lamination,
Mounting and Trim Attachment
• Fast, durable product performance for small joint, mounting and trim
attachment, large surface lamination and more.
• Bonds well to wood, foam, fabric, and plastics.
• Low melt adhesives are available for worker-friendly temperatures and
bonding heat-sensitive surfaces.
Lead
Adhesives
3762LM
3792LM
General purpose, fast setting with “hot tack”
Multi-purpose low melt for heat sensitive surfaces
