Master Bond's dual curing compounds cure both upon exposure to UV light and heat. These adhesives, sealants, and coatings are applied to assemblies where complete UV curing is difficult or impossible to achieve, such as applications with complex geometries and concealed areas. In applications with both optically opaque and transparent components, a dual cure system exhibits clear advantages over both UV and heat curable adhesives. It allows for curing in “shadowed out” areas at low temperatures. In surface mounting applications, a dual curing adhesive allows the manufacturer to fix the product in place with UV exposure and complete the bond with the addition of heat.
Master Bond Dual Curing Adhesives Provide Easy Application and Fast Curing
Master Bond offers one component dual curing adhesives that require no mixing whatsoever. The exposed areas of these compounds can cure in as little as a few seconds when UV light is applied, and the hidden areas cure in about 20 minutes upon exposure to heat. These cures are not inhibited by air and no solvents or vapors are released in the curing process. Master Bond's dual curing systems create strong bonds with metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, rubbers, and paper. Furthermore, special dual curing adhesives can cure in section thicknesses up to 1/4”.
Master Bond Cationic and Free Radical Dual Cure Systems
Master Bond's extensive line of dual cure systems includes products with many different chemistries, including:
- Epoxies
- Epoxy acrylates
- Urethane acrylates
- Polyester modified
Properties of Master Bond Dual Curing Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings
Master Bond will custom formulate an adhesive to meet specific design requirements. Specific grades offer exceptional mechanical, electrical, and optical properties, including:
- Low shrinkage
- Optical clarity
- Non-yellowing properties
- Electrical insulation
- High flexibility
- High strength properties
- Superior durability and toughness
Master Bond's compounds remain serviceable in the most adverse environmental conditions. Specific grades can withstand:
- Extreme temperatures
- Chemical exposure
- Humidity
- Vibration and thermal shock
Our Most Popular Dual Curing Adhesives
| Products |
Description |
| UV15-7DC |
Dual cure UV system with a secondary heat cure mechanism (250°F) for “shadowed out areas” (those not available to the UV light source). Optically clear, non-yellowing. Tough, durable bonds. |
| UV1ODCTK |
One component, high viscosity, UV and/or heat curable modified epoxy resin for high-performance bonding, coating, and casting. Serviceable from -60°F to 300°F. |
| UV15DC80 |
One component UV and heat curable epoxy system for high-performance bonding, coating, and sealing. Dual cure system allows for curing in “shadowed out” areas at temperatures as low as 80°C. Passes 1,000 hours at 85°C/85% humidity. Shore hardness > 70. |
| UV10LVDC |
One component, low viscosity, UV and/or heat curable modified epoxy resin system for high-performance bonding, coating, and casting. |
Master Bond’s Custom Formulated Dual Curing Systems
Master Bond custom formulates products to meet specific design specifications. Grades are offered that differ in flexibility, viscosity, chemical resistance, temperature service range, bond strength, electrical properties, and optical properties. Master Bond is developing new products that will offer superior flexibility and high-temperature resistance. No matter the application, Master Bond will produce the product with the best properties for your design requirements.
Packaged the Way You Need It
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We offer a wide array of packaging options to speed productivity, minimize waste and save energy including...
- Quantities from grams to gallons
- Cans, bottles and jars
- Cartridges for manual and pneumatic guns
- Syringe applications (1cc to 30cc)
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