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    Light-Activated Instant-Bond Adhesives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Instant-Bond Adhesives. Light-Activated Instant-Bond Adhesives.
    Take your time positioning parts that require precise alignment, such as optical instruments. Instead of gripping immediately, these adhesives only harden when you expose them to a compatible light source.
    Syringe—Apply with a dispensing gun.
    Thin Liquid—Seep into narrow gaps and joints that thick-liquid adhesives can't reach. Use when bonding close-fitting parts.
    Thick Liquid—Fill larger gaps than thin-liquid adhesives, so they're better for bonding slightly misaligned or uneven surfaces.
    ISO 10993—Comply with biocompatibility standards for medical-grade applications.
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    Max. Gap
    Size Filled
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
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    Met
    For Joining
    Each
    Loctite®
    3491.69Bottle530 sec.8 sec. @ 10 mW/cm²UV LightThick Liquid9,750-65 to 260Glass, Metal74545A77000000
    3521.69Bottle1060 sec.12 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²Chemical Activator, UV LightThick Liquid19,500-65 to 270Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber74545A6600000
    31040.84Syringe590 sec.15 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThin Liquid150-65 to 300Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber74545A2700000
    31050.84Syringe590 sec.15 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThin Liquid300-65 to 300Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber74545A2100000
    310533.8Bottle590 sec.15 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThin Liquid300-65 to 300Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber1700A217000000
    33010.84Syringe590 sec.15 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThin Liquid150-65 to 300ISO 10993Glass, Metal, Plastic1700A25500000
    33110.84Syringe590 sec.15 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThin Liquid300-65 to 300ISO 10993Glass, Metal, Plastic1700A25300000
    33410.84Syringe530 sec.10 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThin Liquid530-65 to 300ISO 10993Metal, Plastic1700A27200000
    35560.84Syringe51 hr.5 sec. @ 500 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid5,000-65 to 300ISO 10993Metal, Plastic1700A51000000
    39220.84Syringe1030 sec.10 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThin Liquid300-65 to 300ISO 10993Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber1700A25900000
    43111Bottle524 hr.10 sec. @ 30 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThin Liquid1,0500.008"-65 to 200ISO 10993Ceramic, Composite, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood1700A500000
     
    Accessories for Instant-Bond Adhesives

    Flexible Light-Activated Instant-Bond Adhesives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Instant-Bond Adhesives. Flexible Light-Activated Instant-Bond Adhesives.
    Take your time to precisely align parts before bonding, and maintain flexibility afterward. These adhesives won't harden until you expose them to a compatible light source. They also remain elastic so the bond can bend without breaking.
    Syringe—Apply with a dispensing gun.
    Thin Liquid—Seep into narrow gaps and joints that thick-liquid adhesives can't reach. Use when bonding close-fitting parts.
    Thick Liquid—Fill larger gaps than thin-liquid adhesives, so they're better for bonding slightly misaligned or uneven surfaces.
    ISO 10993—Comply with biocompatibility standards for medical-grade applications.
    Container
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    No.
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    oz.
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    Harden, sec.
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    Strength
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    to Reach Full Strength
    Cure Type
    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Max. Gap
    Size Filled
    Elongation
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    For Joining
    Each
    Loctite®
    31030.84Syringe590 sec.18 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid11,2500.02"260%-65 to 300Glass, Metal, Plastic74545A26000000
    31060.84Syringe590 sec.15 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid5,5000.02"250%-65 to 300Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber74545A2200000
    310633.8Bottle590 sec.15 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid5,5000.02"250%-65 to 300Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber1700A215000000
    32010.84Syringe590 sec.20 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid3,750265%-65 to 300ISO 10993Metal, Plastic1700A2700000
    32110.84Syringe590 sec.18 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid11,250260%-65 to 300ISO 10993Glass, Metal, Plastic1700A2600000
    33210.84Syringe590 sec.15 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid5,5000.02"250%-65 to 300ISO 10993Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber1700A25100000
    35260.84Syringe530 sec.5 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid17,500185%-65 to 300Metal1700A21800000
    39360.84Syringe530 sec.15 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid11,000300%-65 to 300ISO 10993Metal1700A25700000
     
    Other Instant-Bond Adhesives
    1.69Bottle530 min.5 sec. @ 100 mW/cm²UV LightThin Liquid8500.25"Not Rated45 to 80Ceramic, Composite, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber2454N100000
     
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    Optically Clear Light-Activated Instant-Bond Adhesives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Instant-Bond Adhesives. Optically Clear Light-Activated Instant-Bond Adhesives.
    Take your time to precisely align transparent parts before you bond them. Instead of gripping immediately, these adhesives only harden when you expose them to a compatible light source. They also keep surfaces crystal clear because they don't cloud up after hardening.
    Thick Liquid—Fill larger gaps than thin-liquid adhesives, so they're better for bonding slightly misaligned or uneven surfaces.
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    oz.
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    Light Intensity Req.
    to Reach Full Strength
    Cure
    Type
    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Max. Gap
    Size Filled
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Joining
    Each
    0.84Syringe102420 sec. @ 100 mW/cm²UV LightThick Liquid6,9500.25"-65 to 250Glass, Metal2454N3000000
    1.69Bottle102420 sec. @ 100 mW/cm²UV LightThick Liquid6,9500.25"-65 to 250Glass, Metal2454N200000
    33.8Bottle102420 sec. @ 100 mW/cm²UV LightThick Liquid6,9500.25"-65 to 250Glass, Metal2454N4000000
     

    Moisture-Resistant Light-Activated Instant-Bond Adhesives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Instant-Bond Adhesives. Moisture-Resistant Light-Activated Instant-Bond Adhesives.
    Take your time to precisely align parts, then create bonds that stay strong in humid and damp environments. These adhesives won't harden until you expose them to a compatible light source.
    Syringe—Apply with a dispensing gun.
    Thick Liquid—Fill larger gaps than thin-liquid adhesives, so they're better for bonding slightly misaligned or uneven surfaces.
    Container
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    No.
    Size, fl.
    oz.
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    to Reach Full Strength
    Cure Type
    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Joining
    Each
    Loctite®
    34940.84Syringe53010 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid6,000-65 to 300Glass, Metal74545A23000000
    35250.84Syringe5305 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV Light, Visible LightThick Liquid15,250-65 to 300Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber74545A2400000
     
    Other Instant-Bond Adhesives
    0.84Syringe606015 sec. @ 6 mW/cm²UV LightThick Liquid400-65 to 350Glass, Metal, Magnets1700A22300000
     
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    Light-Activated Surface Fillers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Surface Fillers. Light-Activated Surface Fillers, Epoxy, Bottle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Surface Fillers. Light-Activated Surface Fillers, Polyester Plastic, Tube.

    Epoxy

    Bottle

    Polyester

    Plastic,

    Tube

    Press these putty surface fillers in place to fill in holes, cracks, and dents. When exposed to sunlight or a UV lamp, they begin to harden immediately.
    Epoxy—Epoxy fillers provide better adhesion and more corrosion resistance than polyester plastic fillers.
    Container
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    Epoxy Surface Fillers
    3.5Bottle15PuttyNo1"24 in² @ 1/4"1/2"Yes-40270AmberDrill, Sand, TapAluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Titanium, ABS, CPVC, PETG, Polycarbonate, Polyimide, Polyurethane Rubber, PVC, PVDF, Fiberglass, Wood73475A14000000
     
    Polyester Plastic Surface Fillers
    3.5Tube13PuttyNo1"24 in² @ 1/4"1/2"Yes-40220WhiteDrill, Sand, TapAluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Titanium, ABS, CPVC, PETG, Polycarbonate, Polyimide, Polyurethane Rubber, PVC, PVDF, Fiberglass, Wood73475A1200000
     

    Light-Activated Urethane Potting Compounds

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Light-Activated Urethane Potting Compounds.
    In just 20 seconds under a UV light, these urethane compounds form into a strong protective layer on electrical components. They withstand a wide range of temperatures and are good electrical insulators. They also stop chemicals, moisture, and dust from damaging your device. With excellent flexibility, they protect against vibration and impact. Since they also work as an adhesive, you can use them to bond and insulate components such as electrical connectors and thermal switches. No mixing required.
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    Conductivity
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    For Use On
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    Clarity
    Each
    Bottle Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    1.69Thin Liquid202020 sec. @ 100 mW/cm²UV Light1,800Not Rated-40 to 250Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate, Plastic, Ceramic, Glass, ABS, Garolite, Polyimide, PVCClearClear6612N11000000
     

    Heavy Duty Light-Activated Conformal Coatings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conformal Coatings. Heavy Duty Light-Activated Conformal Coatings.
    Thinner than potting compounds, these coatings flow easily into small spaces between electrical components. They require an ultraviolet curing lamp to reach full strength. Use them to secure and insulate hardware on printed circuit boards.
    Syringe—Syringe coatings require a gun (sold separately) to dispense.
    Dry Time
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    Hardness
    Rating
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Light Intensity Req.
    to Reach Full Strength
    For Use On
    Color
    Each
    Syringe
    Loctite®37514/5Thin Liquid102Extra Hard730-65 to 27010 sec. @ 100 mW/cm²Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Silver, Plastic, Composite, FiberglassYellow74545A55000000
     
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    Light-Activated Epoxy Potting Compounds

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Light-Activated Epoxy Potting Compounds.
    Handle potted items within minutes—these potting compounds dry quickly when exposed to UV light. For added strength and durability, cure them with heat. Since they’re epoxy, they won’t break down from chemicals or moisture. They’re also excellent electrical insulators and withstand a wide range of temperatures. Use them to shield components from dust, moisture, chemicals, mechanical shock, and vibration. You need a mixer nozzle (not included) and a gun and plunger (both sold separately) to dispense. The nozzle lets you apply these compounds precisely.
    For maximum effectiveness, these compounds need to be heat cured after they’re cured with UV light. Overall dry time includes heat curing at 149° F.
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    min.
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    to Reach Full Strength
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    Type
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    Strength
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    Conductivity
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use On
    Color
    Clarity
    Each
    Loctite® Cartridge Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    33361.4Thick Liquid516No4:160 sec. @ 30 mW/cm²UV LightNot RatedNot Rated-65 to 350Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Titanium, Plastic, Composite, FiberglassAmberClear1765A36000000
     
    Accessories for Potting Compounds

    Light-Activated Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Light-Activated Silicone Rubber Potting Compounds.
    These compounds dry quickly when exposed to UV light allowing you to handle the potted items sooner. Made of silicone rubber, they’re softer and more flexible than epoxy or urethane compounds, so they’re better at protecting against shocks and vibration. They also withstand a wider range of temperatures, so they’re often used with electronics that heat and cool rapidly. These compounds are excellent electrical insulators, and they’ll shield your components from moisture and dust. However, they don’t hold up well to abrasion or chemicals. The tapered nozzle lets you apply them precisely.
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    Thermal
    Conductivity
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    ° F
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    Clarity
    Each
    Loctite® Cartridge Potting Compounds—Soft
    509110 1/10Thick Liquid202460 sec. @ 40 mW/cm²UV Light450Not Rated-65 to 350UL Recognized Component
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver, Titanium, Plastic, Composite, FiberglassWhiteSemi-Clear1832A220000000
     

    Component-Concealing Conformal Coatings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conformal Coatings. Component-Concealing Conformal Coatings.
    Hide proprietary information on electrical components while also protecting them from moisture, dust, and static. All it takes is a single thin layer of these black coatings. They’re often used to protect custom parts while prototyping. Place them under a UV curing lamp to fully harden them in just 5 seconds. Made of urethane rubber, they resist chemicals and scratches and won’t crack in low temperatures. That means they’re great for harsh environments. These coatings meet UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.
    These coatings are thinner than potting compounds, so they flow into the smallest contours to cover your parts completely. They also don’t require a potting box or other container. Dispense these coatings with a gun (sold separately).
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    to Reach Full Strength
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    Urethane Rubber—Medium
     
    Syringe
    1Thick Liquid55No1,200Not Rated-40 to 3005 sec. @ 50 mW/cm²UV LightUL 94 V-0
    Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Silver, FiberglassBlack6331N11000000
     
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    Heavy Duty High-Purity Light-Activated Conformal Coatings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conformal Coatings. Heavy Duty High-Purity Light-Activated Conformal Coatings.
    These coatings are formulated for use in sensitive applications such as manufacturing semiconductors. Thinner than potting compounds, they flow easily into small spaces between electrical components. The coatings begin to harden when exposed to UV light. Use them to secure and insulate hardware on printed circuit boards. A gun (sold separately) is required to dispense them.
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    Conductivity
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Light Intensity Req.
    to Reach Full Strength
    For Use On
    Color
    Each
    Loctite® Silicone Rubber—Medium Soft
     
    Syringe
    52400.85Thick Liquid1072No533.4Not Rated-65 to 19560 sec. @ 70 mW/cm²Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Silver, Composite, FiberglassGreen1676N15000000
     
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