UV Adhesives: What’s the Deal?

uv cure adhesivesIn the competitive world of manufacturing, industrial manufacturers desire a material that has a fast cure or decreased dry time, and one that optimizes the speed of automated assemblies and increases production.

What is it that makes UV adhesives desirable and what are the factors to selecting the right formulation to match the various substrates on current assemblies? At Chemical Concepts, through research and testing of products, we stay above the trends when it comes to the various industries.

UV adhesives, compared to room temperature or heat curing, offer many benefits.  The advantages are their superior strength and reduction of waste, making them environmentally friendly.  Typically solvent free and no need for mixing, these adhesives can be used as conformal coatings, encapsulants and sealants used to protect circuit boards and electrical insulation.

Today, we want to introduce you to Permabonds line of UV light curing adhesives that are an ideal choice due to their clarity, affordable price and ease of use.

Optically clear and tack free, these products have the quality and reliability of being used in the manufacturing of glass products, medical devices and electronics, and the aerospace and automotive industries.   Low in viscosity and thixotropic, these products cure in seconds.

There are many incredible benefits to the UV light curing series, including:

  • Speed of cure
    • Once light is applied to the adhesive, cure time is only seconds. This minimizes wait times and allows for quick project progression by allowing for immediate construction.
  • Cure on demand
    • UV adhesives have the unique quality of remaining liquid until the adhesive is penetrated by the UV light. The light causes a chemical reaction that turns the adhesive from liquid to solid almost instantaneously.
  • Quality assurance
    • UV adhesives have been rigorously tested for extreme temperature and weather use. Our complete line of products is clinically tested and approved for industrial and medical use.
  • One-component system
    • The high strength and dependability of an industrial-strength adhesive, now in a one-component system! With just one component, application time is cut in half without sacrificing strength.
  • Invisible bonds
    • Unlike many industrial adhesives, UV adhesives are completely colorless and will not yellow with age.
  • High shear strength
    • UV adhesives are known for their durability, even in extreme uses. They pack a big punch in circumstances with excessive shear force, and will not peel apart under high stress.

Our Permabond UV adhesive line is equipped with many different variants to be used on different surfaces. Browse our full line on our web site and determine which one is right for you! Need help deciding? Our representatives are here to help! Give us a call, toll-free, at 1-800-220-1966 or send us an email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!