Hot-Melt Glue | McMaster-Carr

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

10"

12"

15"

	Container Type Container Type


Stick	Cartridge

	Color Color

	Clear		Beige
	White		Amber

	For Joining For Joining

	For Use On For Use On

	Melting Temperature Melting Temperature

	Begins to Harden Begins to Harden

	Clarity Clarity

Clear

Opaque

	Type Type

Adhesive

Applicator

	Maximum Application Temperature Maximum Application Temperature

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

FDA Compliant

CSA

UL 94

	Elongation Elongation

	Shear Strength Shear Strength

Less than 300 lbs./sq. in.

300 to 499 lbs./sq. in.

500 to 749 lbs./sq. in.

750 lbs./sq. in. or greater

	For Glue Stick Diameter For Glue Stick Diameter

	Consistency Consistency

Thick Liquid

Thin Liquid

	Formulation Formulation

EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)

Urethane

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Power Source Power Source

	Peel Strength Peel Strength

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Viscosity Viscosity

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

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About Structural Adhesives

When heated, these glue sticks melt and quickly begin to harden. Use them to seal packaging and form other low- to medium-strength bonds. 3M glue sticks work only with 3M glue guns.

Adhesives that take longer to harden are suited for applications that require some repositioning, because the longer open times allow for more adjustment. For high-volume applications, adhesives with a lower viscosity flow faster than other hot-melt adhesives.

3750LM is FDA compliant 21 CFR 175.105 for use in food packaging. LM denotes it is a low-temperature formulation, which works well on delicate or heat-sensitive materials.

3762 is a high-tack adhesive; it bonds quickly with light pressure.

3M Scotch-Weld Glue
Mfr. Model No.	For 3M Gun Model No.	Dia.	Lg.	Begins to Harden	Reaches Full Strength	Application Temp. Range, °F	Consistency	Viscosity, cP	Color	For Joining	Approx. No. of Sticks per lb.		1 lbs.	11 lbs.	22 lbs.
3738	II	1"	3"	50 sec.	24 hrs.	350° to 385°	Thick Liquid	2,875	Beige	Wood	12	00000000	000000	00	0000000
3750	AE II	1/2"	10"	30 sec.	24 hrs.	350° to 385°	Thick Liquid	1,900	Beige	Wood	14	0000000	00000	0000000	00
3750	AE II	1/2"	10"	40 sec.	24 hrs.	350° to 385°	Thick Liquid	1,900	Clear	Wood	14	0000000	00000	000000	00
3750LM	AE II LT	1/2"	12"	25 sec.	24 hrs.	250° to 270°	Thick Liquid	4,000	Beige	Wood	14	0000000	00000	000000	00
3762	II	1"	3"	35 sec.	24 hrs.	350° to 385°	Thick Liquid	1,870	Beige	Cardboard, Wood	12	00000000	00000	00	000000

Glue
Dia.	Lg.	Begins to Harden	Reaches Full Strength	Application Temp. Range, °F	Consistency	Viscosity, cP	Color	For Joining	Approx. No. of Sticks per lb.		1 lbs.	5 lbs.	25 lbs.
1/4"	4"	60 sec.	24 hrs.	250° to 380°	Thick Liquid	4,400	Clear	Plastic, Rubber, Wood	110	0000000	000000	000000	0000000
7/16"	4"	30 sec.	24 hrs.	Not Rated to 380°	Thick Liquid	3,125	Clear	Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber	45	0000000	00000	00000	000000
7/16"	4"	60 sec.	24 hrs.	250° to 380°	Thick Liquid	4,400	Clear	Plastic, Rubber, Wood	45	0000000	00000	00000	000000
7/16"	10"	25 sec.	24 hrs.	325° to 380°	Thick Liquid	3,475	Amber	Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber	18	0000000	00000	00000	000000
7/16"	15"	30 sec.	24 hrs.	Not Rated to 380°	Thick Liquid	3,125	Clear	Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber	12	0000000	00000	00000	000000
7/16"	15"	60 sec.	24 hrs.	250° to 380°	Thick Liquid	4,400	Clear	Plastic, Rubber, Wood	12	0000000	00000	00000	000000
5/8"	10"	60 sec.	24 hrs.	250° to 380°	Thick Liquid	4,400	Clear	Plastic, Rubber, Wood	10	0000000	00	00000	000000

Urethane Hot-Melt Glue

The polyurethane glue in these cartridges has nearly twice the shear strength of other hot-melt adhesives.

Infinity Bond
Mfr. Model No.	Container Size, fl. oz.	Begins to Harden	Reaches Full Strength	Max. Application Temp., °F	Consistency	Viscosity, cP	Shear Strength, lbs./sq. in.	Color	For Joining		Each
MP75	1.76	75 sec.	48 hrs.	250°	Thick Liquid	8,500	900	White	Ceramic, Composites, Masonry, Metal, Plastic, Rubber	0000000	000000
WW30	1.76	30 sec.	48 hrs.	250°	Thick Liquid	8,500	1,360	White	Wood	0000000	00000
WW60	1.76	60 sec.	48 hrs.	250°	Thick Liquid	15,000	1,480	White	Wood	0000000	00000

Fast-Hardening Hot-Melt Glue Sticks

Glue hardens in 15 seconds or less to bond quickly. Made of FDA listed materials, it is suitable for food packaging.

Dia.	Lg.	Begins to Harden	Reaches Full Strength	Application Temp. Range, °F	Consistency	Viscosity, cP	Color	Specifications Met	For Joining	Approx. No. of Sticks per lb.		1 lbs.	5 lbs.	25 lbs.
7/16"	4"	15 sec.	24 hrs.	250° to 380°	Thick Liquid	5,000	Beige	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105	Cardboard, Fabric	45	0000000	000000	000000	0000000
7/16"	15"	5 sec.	24 hrs.	250° to 300°	Thin Liquid	1,160	Beige	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105	Cardboard, Fabric	10	0000000	00000	00000	000000
7/16"	15"	15 sec.	24 hrs.	250° to 380°	Thick Liquid	5,000	Beige	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105	Cardboard, Fabric	10	0000000	00000	00000	000000
5/8"	10"	15 sec.	24 hrs.	250° to 380°	Thick Liquid	5,000	Beige	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105	Cardboard, Fabric	10	0000000	00	00000	000000

Flexible Hot-Melt Glue Sticks

Remaining flexible after curing, these glue sticks accommodate joint movement. All are FDA compliant 21 CFR 175.105 and suitable for food packaging.

Dia.	Lg.	Begins to Harden	Reaches Full Strength	Application Temp. Range, °F	Consistency	Viscosity, cP	Elongation	Color	Specifications Met	For Joining	Approx. No. of Sticks per lb.		1 lbs.	5 lbs.	25 lbs.
7/16"	10"	60 sec.	24 hrs.	350° to 390°	Thick Liquid	5,375	1,300%	Clear	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105	Ceramic, Fabric, Glass, Masonry, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood	18	0000000	000000	000000	0000000

High-Output Hot-Melt Glue Guns

220 Watt

500 Watt

Dispense up to 3 times as much adhesive per hour as our standard hot-melt glue guns.

For Glue Stick Dia.	Wattage, W	Voltage	Temp. Setting, °F	Adhesive Output, lbs./hr.	Duty Cycle	Warm-Up Time, min.	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Includes	Specifications Met		Each
7/16", 1/2"	220	120V AC	380°	7	Continuous	2	7	Three Prong	__	__	00000000	0000000
5/8"	500	120V AC	220°, 256°, 292°, 328°, 364°, 400°	11	Continuous	3	7 1/2	Three Prong	Plastic Case	CSA Certified	0000000	000000

Hot-Melt Glue Guns

80 Watt

Melt and dispense hot-melt glue sticks for sealing and assembling.

For Glue Stick Dia.	Wattage, W	Voltage	Temp. Setting, °F	Adhesive Output, lbs./hr.	Duty Cycle	Warm-Up Time, min.	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type		Each
7/16", 1/2"	80	120V AC	380°	2.5	Intermittent	3	5	Two Prong	0000000	000000

Cordless Hot-Melt Glue Guns

Don't be tethered by a cord—take these guns where they're needed.

Continuous duty guns use electric or battery power to dispense glue. Use a battery adapter (sold separately) with your DeWalt, Makita, or Milwaukee batteries. Intermittent duty guns dispense glue for up to 3 minutes per charge.

Continuous Duty

Intermittent Duty

								Battery
For Glue Stick Dia.	Wattage, W	Voltage	Temp. Setting, °F	Adhesive Output, lbs./hr.	Run Time	Warm-Up Time, min.	Batteries Included	Voltage	Chemistry	Includes	Specifications Met		Each
Continuous Duty Guns
7/16"	60	120V AC	380°	1.5	1 hrs.	8	No	18V	Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)	Carrying Case, Detachable Electric Cord	UL Recognized Component	0000000	000000
Intermittent Duty Guns
7/16", 1/2"	60	120V AC	380°	1	3 min.	5	__	__	__	Charging Base	UL Listed	0000000	00000

Battery Adapters for Continuous Duty Guns

	For Battery
For Manufacturer	Voltage	No.		Each
DeWalt	20V	DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB203BT, DCB204, DCB204BT, DCB205, DCB205BT, DCB206	0000000	000000
Makita	18V	BL1830B, BL1840B, BL1850B, BL1860B	0000000	00000
Milwaukee	18V	48-11-1811, 48-11-1815, 48-11-1820, 48-11-1822, 48-11-1828, 48-11-1840, 48-11-1841, 48-11-1850, 48-11-1852, 48-11-1860, 48-11-1865	0000000	00000

Mini Hot-Melt Glue Guns

These small guns get into areas larger guns can't.

For Glue Stick Dia.	Wattage, W	Voltage	Temp. Setting, °F	Adhesive Output, lbs./hr.	Duty Cycle	Warm-Up Time, min.	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met		Each
1/4", 5/16"	10	120V AC	350°	0.5	Intermittent	5	5	Two Prong	UL Listed	00000000	00000

Hot-Melt Glue Guns for Polyurethane Cartridges

For stronger bonds than other hot-melt adhesives, use these guns with polyurethane hot-melt cartridges.

Manufacturer	Wattage, W	Duty Cycle	Warm-Up Time, min.	Includes		Each
Infinity Bond	500	Continuous	13	One cartridge each of Infinity Bond WW60, WW30 and MP75 Base	0000000	0000000

Infinity Bond MP75 Replacement Cartridge—For Joining Ceramic, Composites, Masonry, Metal, Plastic, Rubber (900 lbs./sq. in. Shear Strength)	Each	000000
Infinity Bond WW60 Replacement Cartridge—For Joining Wood (1,480 lbs./sq. in. Shear Strength)	Each	00000
Infinity Bond WW30 Replacement Cartridge—For Joining Wood (1,360 lbs./sq. in. Shear Strength)	Each	00000

Motor-Driven Hot-Melt Glue Guns

A motor advances the glue stick for a continuous flow of glue. After releasing the trigger, the gun automatically reverses to prevent drips.

For Glue Stick Dia.	Wattage, W	Voltage	Temp. Setting, °F	Adhesive Output, lbs./hr.	Duty Cycle	Warm-Up Time, min.	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Includes	Specifications Met		Each
5/8"	800	120V AC	380°	10.8	Continuous	10	7 1/2	Three Prong	Carrying Case	CSA Certified	0000000	0000000

Butane Hot-Melt Glue Guns

Butane power makes these guns completely portable.

For Glue Stick Dia.	Wattage, W	Temp. Setting, °F	Adhesive Output, lbs./hr.	Duty Cycle	Run Time, min.	Warm-Up Time, min.	Butane Included	Includes		Each
1/2"	200	390°	1.9	Intermittent	140	4	No	Carrying Case, Eight 6" Long Hot-Melt Glue Sticks	0000000	000000

Filled Butane Canisters (5.1 oz.)

000000

Each

00000

Low-Temperature Hot-Melt Glue Guns

Use these guns in heat-sensitive applications and on delicate materials. They have a temperature setting of 250° F.

For Glue Stick Dia.	Wattage, W	Voltage	Temp. Setting, °F	Adhesive Output, lbs./hr.	Duty Cycle	Warm-Up Time, min.	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met		Each
7/16", 1/2"	100	120V AC	250°	2.5	Intermittent	3	5	Two Prong	CSA Certified	0000000	000000

3M Hot-Melt Glue Guns

Dispense 3M hot-melt adhesives with these guns. Guns include one tip.

	For Glue Stick
Manufacturer Model No.	Dia.	Lg.	For 3M Glue Stick Model No.	Wattage, W	Voltage	Temp. Setting, °F	Adhesive Output, lbs./hr.	Duty Cycle	Warm-Up Time, min.	Cord Lg., ft.	Includes		Each
AE II	1/2"	10"	3750	250	120V AC	400°	4	Continuous	3	8	3/32" Diameter Tip	0000000	0000000

Electric/Air-Powered 3M Hot-Melt Glue Guns

For use in high-volume production applications, these guns use electric heat to melt the adhesive and compressed air to keep it flowing. Load up to three glue sticks at once. The gun includes one tip; additional tips are sold separately. Use only with 3M glue sticks.

Glue Guns

	For Glue Stick										Air Inlet
Manufacturer Model No.	Dia.	Lg.	For 3M Glue Stick Model No.	Wattage, W	Voltage	Temp. Setting, °F	Adhesive Output, lbs./hr.	Duty Cycle	Warm-Up Time, min.	Operating Air Pressure, psi	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Air Hose Lg., ft.	Cord Lg., ft.		Each
II	1"	3"	3738, 3762	500	120V AC	385°	7.5	Continuous	15	50-80	1/8	NPT	Male	8	8	00000000	000000000

Additional Tips

Cone

Extended Cone

Use L-tips to close full-overlap cartons.

T-tips dispense two lines of glue to close slotted cartons.

Cone Tips
For 3M Gun Model No.	Opening ID	Overall Ht.		Each
II	1/16"	3/4"	0000000	000000
II	3/32"	3/4"	0000000	0000
II	1/8"	3/4"	0000000	00000
Extended-Cone Tips
II	5/64"	1"	0000000	0000
L-Tips
II	5/64"	2"	0000000	00000
T-Tips
II	5/64"	1 1/2"	0000000	00000

Nozzles for 3M Hot-Melt Glue Guns

Cone

Extended Cone

Use L-tips to close full-overlap cartons.

T-tips dispense two lines of glue to close slotted cartons.

Tips are not compatible with model AE II glue guns.

Cone Tips
For 3M Gun Model No.	Opening ID	Overall Ht.		Each
II	1/16"	3/4"	0000000	000000
II	3/32"	3/4"	0000000	0000
II	1/8"	3/4"	0000000	00000
Extended-Cone Tips
II	5/64"	1"	0000000	0000
L-Tips
II	5/64"	2"	0000000	00000
T-Tips
II	5/64"	1 1/2"	0000000	00000