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)
Additional information
Glue Stick Size
1/2" x 12" AE Glue Sticks – 11lbs, 5/8" x 2" TC Glue Sticks – 11lbs, 5/8" x 8" Q Glue Sticks – 11lbs, 1" x 3" PG Glue Sticks – 22lbs
