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 07414, Hand Sanding Metal Finishing Pad 7414NA, 4.375 in x 11 in, Maroon Medium, 7010315820
Standard Abrasives 78530, Ceramic Pro Type 29 Flap Disc, 645145, 7 in x 7/8 40 Y-weight, 7010369548, 10 per case
Norton 66623335427, 2" Dia Vortex Rapid Prep Quick-Change Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, Medium Grade, 50 Each
3M 19769, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P150 J-weight, 7000000357
3M 26689, High Power Spray Gun Cleaner, 15 oz (426 g), 7100148476
3M 45017, Diamond Grade DG3 Reflective Digital Sheeting 4091UDS,Yellow, 30 in x 50 yd, 1 Roll/Case, 7100282697
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
Standard Abrasives 78510, Ceramic Pro Type 27 Flap Disc, 645104, 4-1/2 in x 5/8-11 60 Y-weight, 7010369539, 10 per case
3M 22970, Disc Holder Adapter 9, 5/8-11 External 3/8-24 Internal, 7000046093
Dynabrade 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
3M 85561, Heavy Duty Duct Tape 3939, Silver, 24 mm x 54.8 m, 9.0 mil, 7000048814
3M 53031, 663FC, 1" X 90", 20u, Diamond Trizact Belts, 7100205968
Standard Abrasive 78548, Ceramic Pro Type 29 High Density Flap Disc, 645183, 4 1/2 in x 7/8 40 Y-weight, 7010292440
3M 26132, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S37, 5/8 Male, 11 UNC Modified, 7100135949
3M 34118, 663FC, 2" X 120", 70u, Diamond Trizact Belt 7010509077
3M 27664, Cubitron II Fibre Disc 987C, TN Quick Change, 4-1/2 in, 80+, 7010362281
3M 10116, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10116NA, #2 Medium, 2 in x 4 in, 7000047708
3M 80835, Flexible Diamond Hand File 6210J, No 2, Yellow, 18, N40, 7000082160, 10 Per Case
3M 27468, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1 in x 18 yd (25,40 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132169
3M 45564, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 784F, 80+ YF-weight, 3 in x 132 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7100145351, 25 per case
Standard Abrasives 726072, A/O C2 Straight Precision Cartridge Roll, 5/8 in x 2-1/2 in x 1/4 in 120, 7100098781 
