Open Bond Time Allows for Fit Adjustment and Positioning
3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3792 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 250F / 121C temperatures, which makes them ideal for bonding electronics, plastics, cloth and other heat sensitive materials. High temperature hot melt adhesives are applied at 380F / 193C 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 our 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, we apply the science of adhesion to deliver innovative solutions that improve the design and manufacturing processes of companies around the world. In the end, our technologies help customers like you deliver competitive products to the market faster and more efficiently.

Standard Abrasives 710928, A/O Full Taper Cartridge Roll, 1/2 in x 1-1/2 in x 1/8 in 80, 7100085871
3M 14233, Cloth Belt 341D, 40 X-weight, 4 in x 36 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010298941, 50 per case
3M 00284, Scotch-Brite Clean and Finish Roll, CF-RL, A/O Very Fine, 12 in x 30 ft, 7000121068
Standard Abrasives 727337, Zirconia Full Taper Cartridge Roll, 1/2 in x 1-1/2 in x 1/8 in 80, 7100092984
3M 16066, PPS Mix Ratio Inserts, Mini (6 fl oz), 7000120511
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
3M 05208, Hookit Sanding Block D/F, 70MM x 198MM, 7000028311
Air Turbine Tools 310RDM - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 40,000RPM, 33442
3M™ 72013, Adapter 529-04-50, 110-120 VAC, 7000131705, 1 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 727344, Zirconia Full Taper Cartridge Roll, 3/8 in x 1-1/2 in x 1/8 in 120, 7100102921
3M 97105, Cartridge Roll 341D, 60 X-weight, 5/8 in x 1-1/2 in x 1/8 in, 7010363831 
