Aggressive Hot Tack Rapidly Achieves Handling Strength
3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3762 is 100% solids, thermoplastic resin formulated to grab and seal quickly to meet the demands of high-volume production settings such as packing, woodworking and assembly. These features increase the speed of carton closures and provide adhesion to wood, paperboard, corrugated and other fibrous substrates. It provides strong shear strength, which means your packages stay sealed and components stay bonded under most conditions. A 25 second open time, along a 1/8″ bead, is sufficient for positioning and adjusting for fit and supports high-tempo productivity for packaging, woodworking, and applications that involve fibrous materials. The low viscosity prevents stringing even at fast production speeds. Recommended application temperature range: 350-385°F (177-196°C).
Recommended Applications
- General packaging
- Securing wood supports and reinforcements
- Repacking chipboard
- Point-of-purchase displays
- Trade exhibits
- Bonding waxed surfaces
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 08368, Urethane Seam Sealer, White, 310mL Cartridge, 7100049325, 12 per case
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3M 05036, Cloth Belt 384F, 60+ XF-weight, 1/8 in x 24 in, Fabri-lok, 7100141420, 200 per case
3M 09099, Scotch-Brite Paint and Rust Stripper Large Area 9099NA, 7010375230
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 30u
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3M 16580, Accuspray ONE Spray Gun System with Standard PPS, 7100099202
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Dynabrade 78176 2" Dia. Medium NWN VT DynaBrite TR Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
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Diameter Filter, 25 Lids & Liners per kit, 7100003284
Dynabrade 95674 1/4" Female Coupler
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3M 16114, PPS Lid & Liner Kit, Mini (6 fl oz), 200 Micron Full
Diameter Filter, 50 Lids & Liners per kit, 7100054606
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
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