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.

Insize 3283-5, JAW TYPE MICROMETER, 4-5", 6928640382604
Standard Abrasives 701616, PSA A/O Disc, 12 in x NH, 50, 7010369977
3M 19892, Neoprene High Performance Contact Adhesive 1357, Gray-Green, 1 Quart Can, 7000046324, 12/case
3M 88905, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 40 X-weight, 12 in x NH, Die 1200B, 7010294665
3M 08973, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Potting Compound DP270, Clear, 48.5 mL Duo-Pak, 7100148730, 12/case
3M 10119, Synthetic Steel Wool Pad 10119NA, 0000 Super Fine, 7000126181
Standard Abrasives 78512, Ceramic Pro Type 27 Flap Disc, 645109, 4-1/2 in x 7/8 40 Y-weight, 7010301276
Dynabrade 51702 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 60,000 RPM, 3/32" Collet
3M 16066, PPS Mix Ratio Inserts, Mini (6 fl oz), 7000120511
3M 35519, Rubber Sanding Block, 2-3/4 in x 5 in, 7000126109
Standard Abrasives 704491, Cartridge Roll Mandrel, 3/16 in x 3/4 in x 1/4 in x 1 in x 2-3/4 in CM-15, 7000121768
Standard Abrasives 872199, Quick Change TR A/O Unitized Wheel, 721, 2 in x 1/4 in, 7010368348
3M 05444, Stikit Hand File Board, 2-3/4 in x 16 in, 7000045763
Dynabrade 98269 1/2" Female Coupler
3M 71883, Flexible Diamond Hand File 6210J, No 2, White, 18, N20, 7000082161, 10 Per Case
3M 69436, Cloth Belt 577F, 120 YF-weight, 1/2 in x 24 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7000119456, 200 per case
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 51750 .1 hp Straight-Line Extension Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 60,000 RPM, 1/8" Collet
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 97570 1/2" NPT Female Safety Coupler
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 5/8" X 120" 125U 
