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ADHESIVES...

Tips and tricks to ensure a

successful UV curing process

With so many adhesives and so much equipment on the market, where should

manufacturers start? Here Peter Swanson, managing director at adhesives specialist
Intertronics, shares three tips for manufacturers operating UV curing processes

ince its introduction in the 1960s, UV may not always be clear which product is suitable for
curing technology has been used in a range the task at hand. Selection depends upon the
of applications, initially with coatings and adhesive’s properties, balanced with the application’s
Sadhesives, and developing into capabilities requirements and process demands.
such as form-in-place gaskets, temporary masking With a clear understanding of the UV curing
and potting compounds. In the case of bonding, every process and the technology available, manufacturers
adhesive has its own strengths and limitations, so it can make informed choices and optimise their

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