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Optically clear, fast curing UV curable adhesive

Specially formulated to optimise bond strength, Master Bond UV15-42C is a UV curable system for bonding, sealing and coating applications.

04/05/2014 12:58:05

This smooth paste can be applied vertically without sagging. As an optically clear compound, it is suitable for use in the fibre-optic, optical, electronic, aerospace and speciality OEM industries.

This one part system bonds well to a wide variety of substrates including glass, metals, composites, rubbers and most plastics. Adhesion to acrylic and polycarbonates is exceptional.

UV15-42C also features a tensile strength of 5,000-6,000psi and a tensile modulus of 250,000-300,000psi at room temperature. Its toughness enables it to withstand thermal cycling as well as mechanical shock. UV15-42C is also resistant to chemicals such as water, oils, cleaning agents, acids and bases.

It cures readily in 10-30 seconds upon exposure to a UV light source emitting a 320-365 nm wavelength with an energy output of 20-40 milliwatts/cm2. UV15-42C is not oxygen inhibited and will cure in thicknesses up to ¼ inch. This electrically insulating, dimensionally stable system has low shrinkage upon curing.

UV15-42C is available for use in syringes and cartridges. It can also be purchased in ½ pint, pint and quart containers.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.