UV glue curing is becoming a popular method for many
commercial and industrial processes requiring a permanent unbreakable bond in
their application. Often referred to as
liquid glue, when sealed with the powerful effects of ultraviolet (UV)
radiation, it is more often a polymer rather than glue that provides a
strengthened bond. Often times
polyurethane, epoxy or other polymer is used and will dry clear when exposed to
UV light.
These specialty polymers harden within seconds of
exposure to UV radiation, typically within three seconds although some
processes may require additional exposure for maximum adhesion. Regardless of the time in seconds, this
process is considerably less time consuming than applying a chemical coating or
other drying methods.
Chemical treatment of manufactured parts requires
the purchase of toxic chemicals and ventilation areas for employees applying
these volatile compounds. Bonding with
drying takes more time than with UV curing and can also leave inconsistencies
in your finished product due to evaporation.
UV
Glue Curing Provides Fast and Consistent Bonding
UV glue curing is fast and effective, providing
instant hardening with no evaporation or chemical exposure. Ultraviolet radiation provides effective solutions
for large volume production with consistently accurate results.
Curing polymers with UV light provides quick cure
rates and allows for specific, targeted applications whether applied to glue or
any other various polymers. The most
effective wavelength of UV radiation occurs between 240nm – 270nm, or 350nm to
380nm.
With LightSources’ decades of
experience in the manufacturing of UV curing lamps, let our expertise and
knowledge make it easy for you to find the best lamp for your application.
LightSources
and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech designers and
manufacturers in the lamp industry today.
Our products are used world-wide in a multitude of applications and
industries such as our UV polymer curing lamps that offer patent-protected,
OEM-oriented solutions. Please contact us to learn more about our large selection of specialty custom and standard
lamps.
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