3M™ Edge Sealing/Splicing Tapes and Adhesives

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Bonding Systems

Easily apply 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Adhesives 3762LM, 3776LM, 3792LM, or 3798LM with a 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Applicator LT to seal plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that can cause edge lifting.

™ Hot Melt Applicator LT

LT with Quadrack Converter

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Accessories and Applicator Tips

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Applicator	Weight	Output lb/hr	Adhesive Size dia. x length
LT	10.0 oz	2.6	5/8 x 2"
LT with Quadrack™ Converter	13.8 oz.	2.6	5/8 x 8"
Temperature: 265°F (129°C)

Increase capacity and ease of operation with Quadrack Converter and Palm Trigger.

Heavy-Duty Benchstand for added convenience.

A general purpose tip (9921) is supplied with each 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Applicator. Optional tips are available to increase productivity.

Multiple options with 3M™ Single Coated Tapes

3M™Aluminum Foil Tape 425, 3M™Vinyl Tape 471, or 3M™ Polyester Film Tape 850 are pressure sensitive adhesive tapes that bond on contact to seal plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that can cause edge lifting.

3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425

3M™ Vinyl Tape 471

To seal plate edges against ink and solvent penetration that can weaken mounting tape strength, 3M™ Aluminum Foil Tape 425 (left) and 3M™Vinyl Tape 471 (right) apply easily, bonding on contact and conforming over the plate edge.

Product Information

3M™Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Adhesives (Color)	Features Application Ideas	Sizes	Delivery Time(sec) for 1"x3" Cartridge	Heat Resistance (°F/°C)	Peel Strength PIW(1) 72°F (22°C)	Shear Strength PSI(2) 72°F (22°C)	Open Time 1/8" Bead (Sec)(3)
3762LM* Lt. Amber	Economical, fast setting general purpose	5/8" X 8" 5/8" X 2"	45	130/54	6	480	25
3776LM Tan	Bonds variety of materials	5/8" X 8"	45	140/60	9	600	40
3792LM* Clear	Clear, Multi-purpose	5/8" X 8" 5/8" X 2"	57	140/60	13	350	40
3798LM Clear	Gummy glue removable adhesive	5/8" x 2"	N/A	120/49	N/A	N/A	30

* Also available in bulk. (1) On canvas (2) On Douglas Fir (3) 1/8" semicircular bead, Douglas Fir to Douglas Fir.
Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Product Information

Product/ Color	Tape Structure (Backing/ Adhesive)	Backing Thickness mils (mm)	Total Thickness mils (mm)	Adhesion to Steel oz./in. (N/100 mm)	Tensile Strength lbs./in. (N/100 mm)	Elongation at Break %	Temperature Range °F (°C)	Comments
ASTM Test Method:		D-3652	D-3652	D-3330	D-3759	D-3759
Premium Performance Aluminum Foil Tape
425	Aluminum/ Acrylic	2.8 (0.07)	4.6 (0.12)	47 (51)	30 (525)	8	-65 to 300°F (-54 to 149°C)	Most versatile aluminum tape.1, 2, 3, 4
Premium Performance Vinyl Tape
471 /Various Colors	Vinyl/ Rubber	4.1 (0.10)	5.2 (0.13)	23 (25)	16 (280)	130	40 to 170°F (4 to 77°C)	Conformable and clean removal. Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Puple, Red, Transparent, White, Yellow
General Industrial Tapes
850 /Transparent	Polyester/ Acrylic	0.9 (0.02)	1.9 (0.05)	30 (33)	28 (491)	120	-60 to 300°F (-50 to 150°C)	Splicing, holding, sealing, highly transparent.
850 /White /Red /Blk	Polyester/ Acrylic	0.9 (0.02)	1.9 (0.05)	30 (33)	28 (491)	120	-60 to 300°F (-50 to 150°C)	Splicing, holding, decorating, color-coding, sealing.
850 /Silver /Gold	Metallic Polyester/ Acrylic	0.9 (0.02)	1.9 (0.05)	42 (46)	28 (491)	120	-60 to 300°F (-50 to 150°C)	Splicing, holding, decorating, color-coding, sealing.

(1) Can be qualified to L-T-80B,MIL-T-23397B II; (2) Meets U.L., Class L File R 7311; (3) F.A.R.25.853; (a) (4) Meets U.L.746C File E122798;
Note: This technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.