What Is a UV Adhesive?
UV adhesive, also known as ultraviolet curing adhesive, is a special adhesive that cures when exposed to specific wavelengths of ultraviolet light.
This adhesive is in liquid form and is applied to the bonding surfaces. After application, it is cured by exposure to ultraviolet lamps or specific ultraviolet devices. UV adhesive is valued for its rapid curing, strong bonding strength, transparency, and chemical resistance, making it suitable for applications in optical equipment assembly, electronics manufacturing, medical device assembly, jewelry production, woodworking, and the printing industry.
Typically, UV adhesives consist primarily of photopolymerizable monomers, which react and polymerize to cure when exposed to ultraviolet light. They may also contain photoinitiators, thickeners, and additives.