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Instant-Bond Adhesives
Also known as super glue, these adhesives bond quickly. Use an accelerator (sold separately) to shorten the time it takes the adhesive to reach full strength.
240 works especially well on porous materials.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Max. Gap Size Filled | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Consistency (Viscosity) | Temp. Range, °F | Color | For Joining | Each | |
Loctite® Adhesives | |||||||||||
4011 | 0.7 | Bottle | 0.005" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Thin Liquid (120 cP) | -65° to 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 000000 | 000000 |
4471 | 0.7 | Bottle | 0.008" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Thin Liquid (630 cP) | -65° to 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
4471 | 16 | Bottle | 0.008" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Thin Liquid (630 cP) | -65° to 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 000000 |
Permabond Adhesives | |||||||||||
240 | 1 | Bottle | 0.017" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Thick Liquid (1,850 cP) | -65° to 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
Toughened Instant-Bond Adhesives
Mixed with rubber for better impact resistance than standard instant-bond adhesives, these adhesives form strong, resilient bonds. Also known as super glue. Use an accelerator (sold separately) to shorten the time it takes the adhesive to reach full strength.
435 and 438 work on porous materials such as wood, paper, and fabric.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Max. Gap Size Filled | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Consistency (Viscosity) | Temp. Range, °F | Color | For Joining | Each | |
Loctite® Adhesives | |||||||||||
435 | 0.7 | Bottle | 0.006" | 30 sec. | 24 hrs. | Thin Liquid (180 cP) | -65° to 220° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 000000 |
435 | 16 | Bottle | 0.006" | 30 sec. | 24 hrs. | Thin Liquid (180 cP) | -65° to 220° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 000000 |
438 | 0.7 | Bottle | 0.006" | 30 sec. | 24 hrs. | Thin Liquid (180 cP) | -65° to 220° | Black | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
Low-Odor Instant-Bond Adhesives
Form bonds without the strong odor of other instant-bond adhesives. Also known as super glue. Use an accelerator (sold separately) to shorten the time it takes the adhesive to reach full strength.
403 and 460 work especially well on porous materials such as wood, paper, and fabric.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Max. Gap Size Filled | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Consistency (Viscosity) | Temp. Range, °F | Color | For Joining | Each | |
Loctite® Adhesives | |||||||||||
403 | 0.7 | Bottle | 0.008" | 50 sec. | 24 hrs. | Thick Liquid (1,380 cP) | -65° to 200° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 000000 |
460 | 0.7 | Bottle | 0.004" | 50 sec. | 24 hrs. | Thin Liquid (40 cP) | -65° to 200° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
460 | 16 | Bottle | 0.004" | 50 sec. | 24 hrs. | Thin Liquid (40 cP) | -65° to 200° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 000000 |
Instant-Bond Adhesive Gel for Hard-to-Bond Materials
Quickly adhere hard-to bond surfaces with these adhesives, also known as super glue. These thick gels fill gaps between parts and won't drip on vertical surfaces. Use an accelerator (sold separately) to shorten the time it takes the adhesive to reach full strength.
Dispense adhesives in syringes with a dispensing gun (sold separately).
Dispense adhesives in cartridges with a standard caulk gun.
PR Gel works especially well on plastic and rubber.
454 and 4541 are suitable for porous and dissimilar materials.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Max. Gap Size Filled | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Consistency (Viscosity) | Temp. Range, °F | Color | For Joining | Each | |
Loctite® Adhesives | |||||||||||
454 | 0.1 | Tube | 0.01" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Gel (29,000 cP) | -65° to 250° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
454 | 0.3 | Syringe | 0.01" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Gel (29,000 cP) | -65° to 250° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
454 | 0.7 | Tube | 0.01" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Gel (29,000 cP) | -65° to 250° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
454 | 1 | Syringe | 0.01" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Gel (29,000 cP) | -65° to 250° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
454 | 7 | Tube | 0.01" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Gel (29,000 cP) | -65° to 250° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 000000 |
454 | 10.5 | Cartridge | 0.01" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Gel (29,000 cP) | -65° to 250° | Clear | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 000000 |
4541 | 0.3 | Syringe | 0.01" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Gel (29,000 cP) | -65° to 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
4541 | 0.7 | Tube | 0.01" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | Gel (29,000 cP) | -65° to 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
Glue
Use these glues for general purpose bonding and repairs.
Elmer's glue is white, but dries clear.
3M glue cannot be sold to California due to local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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Mfr. Model No. | Net Weight, oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Max. Temp., °F | Color | For Joining | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Shipping-Mate Case Sealing | 17.3 | Aerosol Can | 30 sec. | 24 hrs. | 160° | Clear | Cardboard | CA | 0000000 | 000000 |
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Mfr. Model No. | Net Weight, oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Max. Temp., °F | Color | For Joining | Cannot Be Sold To | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Shipping-Mate Case Sealing | 17.3 | Aerosol Can | 30 sec. | 24 hrs. | 160° | Clear | Cardboard | CA | 12 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Glue-on-a-Roll
Apply this glue like tape for a no-mess alternative to liquid adhesives, hot melts, and staples. Also known as adhesive transfer tape, these rolls have a thin film of pressure-sensitive glue on a peel-away liner. They are thinner and more conformable than tape with adhesive on both sides.
467MP and 468MP resist solvents and UV rays.
Mfr. Model No. | Wd. | Lg., yd. | Thick. | Temp. Range, °F | Color | Specifications Met | For Joining | Each | |
3M Glue | |||||||||
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465 | 1/4" | 60 | 0.002" | Not Rated to 180° | Clear | MIL-P-19834 Type I | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
465 | 1/2" | 60 | 0.002" | Not Rated to 180° | Clear | MIL-P-19834 Type I | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
465 | 3/4" | 60 | 0.002" | Not Rated to 180° | Clear | MIL-P-19834 Type I | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
465 | 1" | 60 | 0.002" | Not Rated to 180° | Clear | MIL-P-19834 Type I | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
465 | 1 1/4" | 60 | 0.002" | Not Rated to 180° | Clear | MIL-P-19834 Type I | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
465 | 1 1/2" | 60 | 0.002" | Not Rated to 180° | Clear | MIL-P-19834 Type I | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
465 | 2" | 60 | 0.002" | Not Rated to 180° | Clear | MIL-P-19834 Type I | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
465 | 3" | 60 | 0.002" | Not Rated to 180° | Clear | MIL-P-19834 Type I | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
468MP | 1/2" | 60 | 0.005" | -40° to 300° | Clear | __ | Cardboard, Ceramic, Composites, Foam, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
468MP | 1" | 60 | 0.005" | -40° to 300° | Clear | __ | Cardboard, Ceramic, Composites, Foam, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
Glue-on-a-Roll for Dispensing Guns
Designed for use with 3M dispensing guns, these rolls have a thin film of pressure-sensitive glue on a peel-away liner. They are thinner and more conformable than tape with adhesive on both sides. Also known as adhesive transfer tape.
Mfr. Model No. | For 3M Gun Model No. | Wd. | Lg., yd. | Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | Color | For Joining | Each | |
3M Glue | |||||||||
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924 | ATG714, ATG700 | 1/4" | 60 | 0.002" | 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 00000000 | 000000 |
924 | ATG700 | 1/2" | 36 | 0.002" | 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
924 | ATG700 | 1/2" | 60 | 0.002" | 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
924 | ATG700 | 3/4" | 36 | 0.002" | 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
924 | ATG700 | 3/4" | 60 | 0.002" | 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
924 | ATG3662 | 2" | 60 | 0.002" | 180° | Clear | Cardboard, Glass, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
High-Temperature Glue
This high-temperature glue sticks quickly, but can be repositioned for up to 2 hours before it begins to harden. Glue can be applied and allowed to dry, then reactivated with water when ready for bonding. It cannot be sold to Canada due to import regulations.
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Size | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Consistency | Temp. Range, °F | Color | For Joining | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
32 fl. oz. | Bottle | 2 hrs. | 12 hrs. | Thick Liquid | -30° to 500° | Beige | Cardboard, Fabric, Glass, Metal, Wood | Canada | 000000 | 000000 |
1 gal. | Pail | 2 hrs. | 12 hrs. | Thick Liquid | -30° to 500° | Beige | Cardboard, Fabric, Glass, Metal, Wood | Canada | 000000 | 000000 |
5 gal. | Pail | 2 hrs. | 12 hrs. | Thick Liquid | -30° to 500° | Beige | Cardboard, Fabric, Glass, Metal, Wood | Canada | 000000 | 000000 |
Hot-Melt Glue Sticks
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, 3762LM, and 3792LM are low-temperature formulations, which work well on delicate or heat-sensitive materials.
3762 and 3762LM are high-tack adhesives; they bond quickly with light pressure.
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. | |
3M Scotch-Weld Glue | |||||||||||||||
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3762 | II | 1" | 3" | 35 sec. | 24 hrs. | 350° to 385° | Thick Liquid | 1,870 | Beige | Cardboard, Wood | 12 | 00000000 | |||
3762LM | EC, TC/TC-Q LT | 5/8" | 8" | 25 sec. | 24 hrs. | 250° to 270° | Thick Liquid | 4,000 | Amber | Cardboard, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 15 | 0000000 | |||
3762LM | LT, TC/TC-Q LT | 5/8" | 2" | 25 sec. | 24 hrs. | 250° to 270° | Thick Liquid | 4,000 | Amber | Cardboard, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 55 | 0000000 |
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 | |||
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 | |||
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 | |||
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 |
Spray Adhesives
Spray a thin, uniform coat of adhesive on one or both surfaces, air dry, and then bring together to form strong bonds.
Adhesives that cannot be sold to California exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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Mfr. Model No. | Container Net Weight, oz. | Approximate Coverage | Inverted Dispensing | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Shear Strength, lbs./sq. in. | Temp. Range, °F | Color | For Joining | Cannot Be Sold To | 1-11 | 12-Up | |
3M Adhesives | |||||||||||||
77 | 13.44 | 21 sq. ft. @ 2.5 gm/ft² | No | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | 300 | 0° to 150° | Clear | Cardboard, Ceramic, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | CA | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
77 | 16.8 | 26 sq. ft. @ 2.5 gm/ft² | No | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | 300 | 0° to 150° | White | Cardboard, Ceramic, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | CA | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
77CA | 18 | 28 sq. ft. @ 2.5 gm/ft² | No | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | 300 | 0° to 150° | Clear | Cardboard, Ceramic, Composites, Fabric, Foam, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Rubber Cement
Rubber cement allows repositioning until fully dried. Use it on paper and cardboard.
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Size | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Consistency | Viscosity | Max. Temp., °F | Color | For Joining | Each | |
8 fl. oz. | Brush-Top Bottle | 5 sec. | 12 hrs. | Thin Liquid | Not Rated | 150° | Clear | Cardboard | 00000000 | 00000 |
Contact Adhesives
Apply these adhesives on two surfaces, air dry, and then bring together to bond.
Adhesives that cannot be sold to the regions listed exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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Mfr. Model No. | Size | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Shear Strength, lbs./sq. in. | Consistency | Viscosity, cP | Temp. Range, °F | Color | For Joining | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Pliobond Adhesives | |||||||||||||
35 | 8 fl. oz. | Brush-Top Can | 3 min. | 14 days | 1,200 | Thick Liquid | 6,500 | -40° to 370° | Beige | Cardboard, Fabric, Foam, Wood | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
35 | 16 fl. oz. | Can | 3 min. | 14 days | 1,200 | Thick Liquid | 6,500 | -40° to 370° | Beige | Cardboard, Fabric, Foam, Wood | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
35 | 32 fl. oz. | Can | 3 min. | 14 days | 1,200 | Thick Liquid | 6,500 | -40° to 370° | Beige | Cardboard, Fabric, Foam, Wood | Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA | 0000000 | 00000 |
35 | 1 gal. | Can | 3 min. | 14 days | 1,200 | Thick Liquid | 6,500 | -40° to 370° | Beige | Cardboard, Fabric, Foam, Wood | Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA | 0000000 | 000000 |
Nonflammable Contact Adhesives
Bond porous materials with these low-odor, nonflammable adhesives. Apply to both surfaces, air dry, and then bring together to bond.
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Size | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Shear Strength | Consistency | Viscosity | Temp. Range, °F | Color | For Joining | Each | |
Weldwood Adhesives | |||||||||||
32 fl. oz. | Can | 30 min. | 72 hrs. | Not Rated | Thick Liquid | Not Rated | -40° to 180° | Amber | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 gal. | Can | 30 min. | 72 hrs. | Not Rated | Thick Liquid | Not Rated | -40° to 180° | Amber | Cardboard, Composites, Fabric, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |