The one-part, moisture-cure adhesive can be used for a range of bonding applications for mobile phones, laptops, tablets, wearables and accessories. It is compatible with a variety of substrates, including plastics, metals and glass. It can be used in high-volume production, and it can be applied in narrow bond lines via jetting or needle dispensing. The adhesive is also fluorescent to facilitate in-line automatic optical inspection
Henkel has introduced Loctite HHD 3544F, the first bio-based polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot-melt adhesive for consumer electronics assembly. Approximately two-thirds of the adhesive’s content is sourced from renewable, plant-based feedstocks.