3M Light Cure Adhesives offer an advanced new approach to bonding. Their superior depth of cure, rapid cure speed and easy dispensability can save valuable processing time in both UV and visible light curing assembly environments.
Light Cure Adhesives are ideally suited for demanding designs and sophisticated components - offering strong and durable adhesion in both indoor and outdoor applications plus clean, thin bond lines for improved aesthetics. And 3M's technical know-how and support can be a critical resource in bringing your products to market faster.
Features:
- Reduced processing time
- Clean, thin bond lines
- Superior depth of cure
- Cure-on-demand performance
- Cure when exposed to UV or visible light
- Resistant to corrosion
- Compatible with manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic dispensing systems
Advantages:
UV Curing:
- Fast curing - under 1 second
- Ideal for thin films, thin coatings and bonding applications on heat-sensitive substrates
- Provides long pot life
- No special storage required
Visible Light Curing
- Ieal for curing through thicker sections
- Cures through coloured or UV-absorbing materials
- Poses fewer safety risks to eyes and skin
- Lower energy consumption and maintenance costs
Typical Applications:
- Electronics assembly
- Eyewear
- Traffic lighting
- Vehicle signal and emergency lights
- Needles and syringes
- Appliances
- Indoor and outdoor lighting reflectors and housings
... plus thousands of other uses!