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.

3M 26136, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S32, 18 mm Female, 1.5 mm
Thread, 7100135952
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/4" X 24" 75U
3M 06586, Marine, Adhesive, Sealant, 4000, UV, White, 400, mL, milliliter, Sausage, Pack, 7000121532, 12/ case
3M 22395, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045098
3M 45708, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 60+ X-weight, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100113142
Insize 7230, SCRIBER, 6928640320064
3M 26119, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S27, 16 mm Male, 1.5 mm Thread, 7100135925
Standard Abrasives 714719, A/O Straight Cartridge Roll, 5/8 in x 2 in x 3/16 in 80, 7100092959
3M 27376, Cross Pad 341D, 2 in x 2 in x 1/2 in, P120 X-weight, 7100105507
3M 88869, PSA Cloth Disc 777F, 36 YF-weight, 12 in x NH, Die 1200B, 7000120240
3M 28120, Hookit Clean Sanding Disc 900DZ, 5 in 60 J-weight, Die 500LG, 7010326613
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M 05048, Cloth Belt 384F, 80+ XF-weight, 1 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, Full-flex, 7100141432, 200 per case
3M 05027, Cloth Belt 384F, 240+ XF-weight, 1/2 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, 7100141448, 200 per case
Dynabrade 78464 2" Dia. x 1/2", 8-32 Female Center Thread, A/O, 180 Grit, 8-Ply J-DynaCut Cross Pad, 100/pack
Standard Abrasives 726070, A/O C2 Straight Precision Cartridge Roll, 5/8 in x 2-1/2 in x 1/4 in 60, 7100098797 
