Permabond UV adhesives cure quickly when exposed to light of the appropriate wavelength and intensity. They are one-component adhesives that are solvent free (100% solids). These are ideal for many applications in which UV or visible light-conveying glass or plastic is bonded to itself, or to metals and other substrates.
Permabond UV-curable glues are used in industries as diverse as munitions to art glass. With a long history of supplying the decorative and art glass industries with UV activated adhesives, Permabond products are the preferred choice for the strength and clarity needed in this industry. Similarly, the bevelled glass industry uses specialty UV glass adhesives with a controlled cure.
In many industries, manufacturers often desire the fastest cure process available. Cure speeds of UV-curable adhesives are adaptable to the application. Cure time is dependent on several parameters and can be adjusted by changing the light intensity or the distance of the light from the assembly, as well as by adding another UV lamp onto the production line.
UV-curable adhesives are also ideal for manual assembly processes. Because they will not cure until exposed to light, users can make fine adjustments to alignment before bonding. The wide range of viscosities available allows for both manual and automated dispensing of the adhesives.
Benefits of Permabond UV light curable adhesives
- High strength bonds.
- Cure only when exposed to light – permits alignment of parts prior to bonding.
- Select a cure speed – double production speed by simply adding another lamp to the line.
- Solvent-free – Non-flammable – increased safety.
- Single part product – no mixing required.
- 100% solids – no waste.
- Save energy – UV lamps require less electricity than heat cure ovens for epoxies.
- Space savings – UV lamps require less space than heat cure oven tunnels.
- Appearance – UV adhesives are available in clear colourless formulations.
- Technical Support – application specialists available for assistance with joint design, adhesive selection, and production process.
Which Permabond UV glue is right for your application?
UV-activated adhesives encompass a wide range of chemistries. From the standard UV-curable acrylates, to UV-curable epoxy, to dual-cure UV adhesives which also cure with activator, heat, moisture, or anaerobically with metal.
Contact Permabond for assistance with product selection and process integration. Our team of sales, service, and technical specialists will assist in finding the right UV cured adhesive and process for your requirements.
UV lamps for curing Permabond adhesives
We offer a range of lamps compatible with Permabond adhesives, the choice of which will depend on your specific process requirements, such as UV wavelength (determined by the Permabond UV curable adhesive to be used), irradiance levels and cure area.
See it in action
Permabond UV adhesives
| Grade | Primary application | Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| UV 610 | High strength bonding for glass to metal. | Translucent |
| UV 620 | General purpose, optically clear. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 625 | Non-drip for larger gaps and vertical applications. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 630 | Low viscosity, plastic bonding. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 632 | Low viscosity, plastic bonding, excellent adhesion to acrylic. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 639 | Plastic bonding, ideal for PETG. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 640 | Medium viscosity, plastic bonding. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 648 | Medium viscosity, plastic bonding, excellent adhesion to acrylic. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 670 | Flexible for metal and metalized plastics. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 681 | Tack-free coating. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 683 | Tack-free doming. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 6160 | Optically clear, even in high stress joints. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 6231 | Excellent environmental resistance. | Clear, colourless |
| UV 7141 | UV and anaerobic curing. For bonding ceramic coated glass, mirrors, glass and metal. | Clear, colourless |