UV-cure adhesive

Common Mistakes When Dispensing and Curing Light- Curing Adhesives

Avoid these common mistakes when dispensing and curing light-curing adhesives

March 5, 2020

Light-curing adhesives, also referred to as UV-cure adhesives, offer many advantages for automated assembly. The speed at which the adhesives are cured, the ability to fit into an automated process, and the strength of the bond are reasons why manufacturers may choose light-curing adhesives over other adhesive options.

Ensuring Adhesion for Medical Device Assembly

There are many factors to consider when adhesives are used to join hard-to-bond plastics.

Michelle Gumbert Patrick Vaughn

March 12, 2019

For medical devices such as catheters, syringes, vials, test tubes and injector pens, many manufacturers are turning to plastics that are formulated to resist harsh chemical and environmental conditions.

Bonding Decorative Elements in Vehicles

New UV-cure adhesives provide strength and flexibility for bonding decorative trim in automotive applications

Rainer Dörfler

August 3, 2018

When buying a car, consumers place great importance on the aesthetics and quality of its interior. The dashboard, in particular, must have an attractive look and feel. But it's not just the beauty that matters; it's the quality as well.

Alternative UV-Curing Adhesives

A new generation of UV-curing silicones and epoxies are increasingly being used in automotive and electronics applications.

Jim Camillo

March 6, 2018

Every action in life involves a trade-off: The gaining of one benefit at the expense of another, to best meet the needs of the situation at hand. When the situation involves high-volume bonding, sealing or gasketing, manufacturers rely on UV-cure adhesives because they allow on-demand and quick curing (1 to 5 seconds after light exposure).

Sealing Crimped Contacts Avoids Corrosion

Miele uses a dual-curing adhesive to seal electrical contacts in its washing machine motors.

Alexander Woerner

January 16, 2018

Based in Gutersloh, Germany, the Miele Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of commercial and residential appliances. However, it didn't start out that way. Founded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann, the company initially made cream separators for the dairy industry. Over the years, the company has manufactured butter churns, hand carts, bicycles and even automobiles.

Ammunition Sealants and Bullet Pull Strength

UV-curing external ammunition sealants can make bullet pull strength more consistent and thereby improve performance and accuracy.

Drew Richards

June 7, 2017

Bullet pull strength is the force necessary to separate a bullet from the cartridge casing. This force can vary, depending on the type and size of the ammunition. It can even vary from cartridge to cartridge within the same type and caliber.

What’s New With UV-Cure Adhesives

Evolving materials and equipment enable manufacturers to use UV-cure adhesives that are more versatile, cost effective and environmentally friendly than ever.

Jim Camillo

March 1, 2017

Conferences and trade shows keep people informed about the latest products, processes and technological innovations in their respective industries. For many professionals who work with UV-cure adhesives, the biennial RadTech conference and annual winter meeting are the main events to attend to stay in the know on ultraviolet technology.

Form-in-place and cure-in-place gaskets

Jim Camillo

July 1, 2016

When an assembly process proves to be even a tad too costly—even a penny or less per cycle—a cheaper alternative must be found. This is why many manufacturers have replaced die-cut or molded solid gaskets with form-inplace (FIP) and cure-in-place (CIP) liquid gaskets.

Best Practices for UV-Cure Adhesives

Jim Camillo

March 1, 2016

For optimal results when using UV-cure adhesives, engineers should shield the adhesive from light and match the wavelength of light to the adhesive.

Japanese Researchers Invent Reusable Adhesive

February 11, 2013

TOKYO—Researchers at Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology have developed an organic material that can be liquefied or hardened by shining different types of light on it. The result is an adhesive that can be used over and over again.