Specifications

Guide to Selecting and Using Dymax UV Light-Curing Systems
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Light-curing technology has allowed manufacturers to lower
processing costs, produce higher quality products, and eliminate
the use of harmful chemicals from the workplace for over 30
years. Although each manufacturer will perceive and realize a
unique set of benefits from light curing, there are a few
features/benefits that Dymax customers consistently cite:
MAKING MANUFACTURERS MORE EFFICIENT
Realizing the tremendous opportunity for cost savings, expanded
design capabilities, and environmentally “friendly” bonding and
sealing solutions, Dymax introduced UV light-curable adhesives
and coatings to manufacturers in the early 1980’s. Since that time
the company has specialized in UV light-curing assembly
solutions and now offers the broadest range of UV light-curable
materials available and a complete line of UV light-curing
equipment. Our materials and curing equipment are used in a
wide range of medical, electronic, industrial, aerospace, optical,
automotive, packaging, and appliance applications. As the
only major manufacturer of both UV light-curable adhesives and
UV light-curing equipment, we are acutely aware of the need to
match the curing system with the curing chemistry.
Adhesive samples and light-curing equipment trials allow our
customers to fully evaluate Dymax products prior to purchase. In
addition, our Application Engineering Group is available to help
recommend a light-curable material, a curing system, and a curing
process for your specific application. Whenever possible, Dymax
Applications Engineers will conduct testing on your specific parts.
If testing indicates our current line of over 3,000 formulations or
complete line of UV light-curing systems are not suitable, we can
help you search for a solution for your assembly process.
This “Guide to Selecting and Using Dymax UV Light-Curing
Systems” will assist you in selecting the best UV light-curing
system for your application. It will also help you set up an efficient
and controlled UV light-curing process. For more information on
Dymax UV light-curing equipment and adhesives, please contact
our Applications Engineers by phone at 860.482.1010 or visit us
on the Web at www.dymax.com. Your complete and on-going
satisfaction with your Dymax UV light-curing process is our
commitment and our mission.
Visit the Dymax Web site at www.dymax.com to learn more about
our UV light-curing systems and compatible adhesives.
Light-Curing Features
Light-Curing Benefits
Fast Light Cures
“On Demand”
■ Reduced labor costs
■ Simplified automation
■ Easier alignment of parts before cure
■ Improved in-line inspection
■ Reduced work-in-progress
■ Shorter cycle times
■ Shorter lead times to customers
■ Fewer assembly stations required
■ No racking during cure
■ No ovens/heat curing
One Component
■ No mixing
■ No pot life issues, less waste
■ Less expensive dispensing
equipment
■ No hazardous waste due to
purging/poor mixing
■ No static mixers
■ Easier to operate/maintain
dispensing systems
Environmentally
and Worker
Friendly
■ Better work acceptance
■ No explosion-proof equipment
■ Fewer health issues
■ Reduced regulatory costs
■ Reduced disposal costs