About 3M 3738 Hot Glue Sticks
3M 3738 hot glue sticks are a general purpose EVA hot melt offering a high delivery rate and longer than average open time. They are used to bond a wide range of substrates including corrugated, wood, some plastics and chipboard.
Additional Information
- Works with: 3M AE, EC, TC, PG
- Open Time: 50 Seconds
- Color: Tan
- Heat Resistance: 186F
- Bonds to: General Purpose, Sand Core, Corrugated, Wood, Plastics, Chipboard
Common Applications
- Woodworking
- Sand Cores
- Light Product Assembly
Matching Your 3M 3738 Glue Stick to the Correct 3M Glue Gun
3M AE Size (1/2″ X 12″) Glue Sticks Fit:
- 3M Scotch-Weld AE II Glue Gun: (1/2″ X 12″ AE)
3M TC Size (5/8″ X 2″) Glue Sticks Fit:
- 3M Scotch-Weld TC Glue Gun: (5/8″ x 2″ TC)
3M Q Size (5/8″ X 8″) Glue Sticks Fit:
- 3M Scotch-Weld TC Glue Gun with Quadrack: (5/8″ x 8″ Q)
- 3M Scotch-Weld EC Glue Gun: (5/8″ x 8″ Q)
3M PG Size (1″ X 3″) Glue Sticks Fit:
- 3M Scotch-Weld Pneumatic PG II Glue Gun with Speedloader: (1″ x 3″ PG)
3M 3738 Specifications
Adhesive Type | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate |
Application Method | Bulk Process, Handheld Process, Spray |
Brand | 3M, Scotch-Weld |
Color | Tan |
Heat Resistance | 130 Degree Fahrenheit |
Industries | Automotive, Construction, Consumer Goods, Electronics, Furniture, General Industrial, Military & Government, Packaging, Retail, Signage, Specialty Vehicle, Transportation, Woodworking |
Length | 12 Inch, 2 Inch, 3 Inch, 8 Inch |
Length (Metric) | 0.05 m, 0.07 m, 0.2 m, 0.3 m |
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 130 Degree Fahrenheit |
Net Weight | 11 Pound, 22 Pound |
Open Time | 50 Second |
Product Form | Each, Pound |
Size | AE, Pellets, PG, Q, TC |
Solids Weight Percent (Approximate) | 100 Percent |
Substrate 1 | Paper & Cardboard |
Substrate 2 | Paper & Cardboard |
Substrates | Paper & Cardboard |
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | See Safety Data Sheet, Regulatory Data Sheet |
Width | 0.45 Inch, 0.62 Inch, 1 Inch |
Width (Metric) | 11.4 mm, 15.9 mm, 25.4 mm |
3M 3738 Data Sheets
3M 3738 MSDS
- MSDS (PDF)
3M Bonding Guide
- Data Sheet (PDF)