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A Hot Melt Adhesive Ideal for Electrical Potting
Ideal as an electrical potting adhesive and for other applications involving electrical and electronic components, 3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3797 is a 100% solids thermoplastic low melt adhesive that combines low viscosity with high temperature resistance. This makes it ideal for applications where protection and long-term stability are critical. This hot melt adhesive is formulated to flow easily and smoothly into small areas such as those on printed circuit boards and for quick set times — about 30 seconds of open time for effective deep potting and for added efficiency in high-volume jobs.

Recommended Applications

• Electrical potting even at great depth
• Securing wires to resist strain and breakage
• Bundling wires for convenient handling
• Rigidizing components on printed circuit boards to add stability during assembly, shipping and end use
• Terminating coils
• Cable strain relief

Engineered for efficient application with easy-to-use 3M portable applicator

Efficiency for High Volume Application
3M manufacture 3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3797 in PG sizes for use with the 3M™ Hot Melt Applicator PG II, a high-output pneumatic applicator that lets you apply up to 7.5 lbs. of adhesive per hour. This applicator combines with the fast adhesive open time for maximum efficiency in high-volume operations.

About Hot Melt Adhesives
Hot melt adhesives/hot-glue sticks have a relatively hot melting point that ranges between approximately 250-380°F/121°C, depending on the formulation, and are applied with hot-melt applicators, commonly referred to as hot-glue guns. Hot-melt glues provide a nearly instant bond between many plastics, paper and wood, but when the bond is reheated, some varieties will soften, allowing the bonded surfaces to be separated. The quick-stick nature of hot-melt adhesives speeds up operations in packaging and production.

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The Science of Better Adhesives from 3M
Since 1925 when one of 3M lab assistants invented masking tape, 3M has been applying science to life — developing adhesive products and technologies that help entire industries and individual businesses worldwide. The work that began with a single 3M engineer now spans decades and generations. And all of it goes into each of 3M adhesive products like 3M™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3797 — to help businesses like yours operate faster, better and more efficiently.