Posted to News on 21st Dec 2008, 20:20
Clear, tough epoxy adhesive cures with UV
Master Bond UV10FL-1 is a UV cure adhesive formulated and manufactured by Master Bond. Its high strength profile and its ability to cure in thick sections make UV10FL-1 an excellent alternative to conventional UV curing adhesives. The bond strength is equal or exceeds those obtained from conventional room-temperature curing epoxy compositions. This adhesive has a tensile strength of 2850psi and a tensile modulus of 154,000psi, yet it remains a flexible adhesive with elongation at break of 43 per cent.
Ready for use as supplied and a good casting compound, UV10FL-1 is a low-viscosity liquid adhesive and can be cured in a wide range of section thicknesses. Castings up to 1/4inch-thick can be prepared.
This clear epoxy does not require complete cure by the UV source, since polymerisation will continue after exposure. The UV-curable adhesive also exhibits high heat resistance for service up to 150degC. High bond strength is obtained with metals, ceramics, glass, many plastics and elastomers. Long-term bond durability is excellent even when the adhesive is exposed to adverse environmental conditions and in contact with water, acids, bases, salts and most organic chemicals. As far as any UV adhesives go, UV10FL-1 is claimed to have excellent fatigue resistance and to perform well under stress even in adverse environments.
