Dymax Corporation

Dymax low-stress, low-movement, light-curable optical adhesives cure in seconds to provide the strength and clarity of epoxies. Optically clear, high-tensile-strength bonds of 3,000 psi and shrinkage as low as 0.1% are possible. UV-curable adhesives for optical assembly and lens bonding include grades for VCSEL potting, lens fixturing, lens laminating, lens positioning, and fiber-optic assembly.DYMAX UV cure optical adhesives and UV cure fiber optic adhesives replace slow uv cure and heat soak processes. DYMAX low stress, low movement UV curable adhesives have the strength of epoxies. UV adhesive cures completely in one to ten seconds when exposed to ultraviolet and visible light from UV lamps. High tensile strength UV adhesive bonds of 3,000 psi are typical with shrinkage as low as 0.1%

• High strength, low stress UV curing
• Low shrinkage, low odor, low outgassing and no movement ultraviolet adhesives
• Environmentally resistant and 100% solvent-free UV glue
• UV adhesives are single component, require no mixing and have long room temperature shelf life
• Adhesive bonds form in seconds when exposed to UV curing lamps

UV curing optical adhesives for lens bonding include grades for VCSEL potting, lens fixturing, lens laminating, lens positioning and LCD assembly. UV feature low shrink, low stress characteristics. UV adhesives are single component, cure in seconds, exhibit gap filling to 1/4" and have excellent environmental resistance. UV curable fiber optic adhesives include grades for wavelength vision, multiplexing, fiber pigtailing, fiber optic bonding, positioning laser diodes and 'V'-groove bonding. Light cure adhesives feature low to no movement during cure and thermal excursions (from -50° to 200°C), exceptionally low shrinkage, both high and low Tg, refractive indices from 1.40 to 1.58, low outgassing and superior optical transmission.

DYMAX manufactures a wide variety of UV curing systems including UV flood lamps, UV spotlights and UV ovens. UV curing lamps are matched to optimize the curing capabilities of UV adhesives and the processing requirements of most applications. Accessories, including UV protective eyewear and UV radiometers are also available. Downloads:

• Download the PDF version of our UV Curable Adhesives for Optical Assembly Selector Guide (340 kb)
• Download the PDF version of our UV Curable Adhesives for Fiber Optic Assembly Selector Guide(639 kb)
• REGISTER to download our Comprehensive Guide to DYMAX UV Light Curing Technology (739 kb)

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