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3M™ Hot-Melt Adhesive 3748, Off-White, Chips, 850 lb, IBC
$28.02 / US pound
| SKU | 7100179072 |
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| Legacy SKU | 62374893394 |
| UPC | 00021200490958 |
| Catalog Number | 3748 |
| Product Number | 3748 Q |
3M Hot Melt Adhesive 3748 is a tough, flexible hot melt adhesive with exceptional low temperature thermal shock properties that is able to provide optimal adhesion in fluctuating temperatures. As a 100% solids thermoplastic resin, this hot melt adhesive offers excellent durability for a wide variety of applications.
- High temperature performance and thermal shock resistance
- Formulated for bonding low surface energy plastics and coatings to dissimilar materials
- High peel delivers long-term strength and durability
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| Weight | 868.9983 lb |
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| Length | 48 in |
| Width | 42 in |
| Height | 32.5 in |
| Color | Off-white |
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PRODUCT FAQ
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What is the color and form of 3M™ Hot-Melt Adhesive 3748?
This adhesive comes in off-white color and is supplied in chip form, which makes it easy to handle and feed into your hot-melt equipment.
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What is the container size for this product?
It comes in an 850 lb Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC), which is perfect for high-volume production runs and reduces the need for frequent reordering.
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What types of materials can this adhesive bond?
3M™ Hot-Melt Adhesive 3748 is designed to bond a wide range of substrates including plastics, rubbers, metals, and composites, making it versatile for many applications.
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How quickly does this adhesive set?
This hot-melt adhesive offers fast setting times, which helps improve your production efficiency and allows for quick handling of bonded parts.
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Is this adhesive suitable for flexible applications?
Yes, 3M™ Hot-Melt Adhesive 3748 is formulated to provide good flexibility and maintains bond integrity even when substrates experience movement or stress.
3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3748 is engineered to deliver exceptional resistance to elevated temperatures, heat damage, impact forces, fuel exposure, and oil contamination. Formulated with 100% solids thermoplastic resin technology, this adhesive is specifically designed for use with 3M™ Hot Melt Applicator equipment. The product maintains superior performance at temperatures up to 175°F (79°C), while offering a convenient 25-second open time window that allows adequate opportunity for precise positioning, fitting, and component adjustment before the bond fully sets.
3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3748 demonstrates excellent adhesive properties across a diverse range of substrate materials, including wood, polypropylene, electronic components, vinyl, and various lightweight materials. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for bonding applications in furniture manufacturing, automotive interior assembly, outdoor product applications, small appliance production, and general industrial product assembly operations.
Recommended Applications- Transportation and vehicle interior assembly
- Seating component attachment and reinforcement
- General product assembly and manufacturing
Hot melt adhesives, commonly referred to as glue sticks, are thermoplastic-based adhesive materials that liquefy when heated and are available in formulations suited for both low and high-temperature applications. Low-temperature variants are typically applied at 250°F (121°C), making them particularly suitable for bonding heat-sensitive materials such as electronics, plastics, and textiles. High-temperature formulations are applied at 380°F (193°C) and are engineered to produce substantially stronger and more durable bonds compared to their low-temperature counterparts.
During application, the liquefied adhesive is precisely extruded through a nozzle using a 3M Hot Melt Applicator, which operates using pneumatic pressure, mechanical trigger mechanisms, or direct manual pressure applied to the adhesive stick. The applicator system accommodates various interchangeable nozzles to produce different application patterns, ranging from thin, wide adhesive strips to narrow, concentrated beads. Most hot melt adhesives demonstrate rapid setting characteristics, typically solidifying anywhere from several seconds to a few minutes after application, depending on the specific formulation and environmental conditions.
3M's Commitment to Innovation and Adhesive ScienceWithin the 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division, our team leverages advanced scientific principles and cutting-edge research to develop innovative adhesive solutions that fundamentally enhance manufacturing efficiency and product design capabilities for organizations across the globe. Our proprietary adhesion technologies are engineered to help customers accelerate time-to-market and optimize manufacturing processes, ultimately enabling businesses to deliver competitive, high-quality products more efficiently and cost-effectively.
