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3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3747, Tan, 100% Solids Thermoplastic Adhesive

Brand: 3M™
Product Number: 3747
Technologies: Hot Melt Adhesive
Color: Tan
Cure Type: Thermoplastic (Hot Melt)
Package Sizes:

  • 5/8 in x 8 in (Q)
  • 5/8 in x 2 in (TC)
  • 1 in x 3 in (PG)
  • 1/2 in x 12 in (AE)

Shelf Life: 24 months

Product Description

3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3747 is a 100% solids, thermoplastic adhesive designed for bonding a wide variety of substrates, including wood, plastic, vinyl, metal, and glass. It is a general-purpose adhesive that is suitable for bonding dissimilar substrates, such as wood to plastic and fabric to metal. The adhesive sets quickly and provides high-performance bonds, making it ideal for woodworking and general industrial applications.


Key Features

  • 100% Solids Composition: No VOCs, environmentally friendly.
  • Easy to Use: Suitable for large assemblies and surfaces with long open times.
  • Fast Setting: Achieves handling strength in seconds.
  • High Performance Bonds: Ideal for woodworking and general industrial bonding.
  • Designed for Use with 3M™ Hot Melt Applicators.

Recommended Applications

  • Woodworking and Furniture Assembly
  • Bonding Plastics, Vinyl, and Glass
  • General Industrial Bonding & Sealing
  • Fabric to Metal Applications

Technical Data

Typical Physical Properties

Attribute Name Test Method Temperature Value
Color Tan
Density 0.97 g/cm³ (0.035 lb/in³)
Open Time OSB 45 s¹
Flash Point ASTM D92-72 265°C (509°F)²
Delivery Time 45 s³
Viscosity Brookfield Thermocel Viscometer (#27 Spindle @ 10 RPM) 191°C (375°F) 4,100 cP⁴

¹ Open time based on a 3.2 mm (1/8 in) semicircular bead on non-metallic substrates at 24°C (75°F).
² Measured using the Cleveland Open Cup method.
³ Extrusion time for one 25 x 76 mm (1 x 3 in) PG cartridge.
⁴ Measured using a Brookfield viscometer.


Typical Performance Characteristics

Attribute Name Test Method Temperature Substrate Value
180° Peel Adhesion 23°C (73°F) Flexible Canvas to Douglas Fir 320 oz/in
Overlap Shear Strength 23°C (73°F) Douglas Fir 430 lb/in²
Ball & Ring Melt Point ASTM E28-67 104°C (220°F)
Application Temperature 177 – 196°C (350 – 385°F)¹
Temperature Resistance 63°C (145°F)²

¹ Recommended application temperature range to regulate viscosity, delivery rate, and pot life.
² Maximum temperature at which the adhesive supports a 14 kPa (2 psi) dead load.

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