Dymax combines two high-colour products in a single UV-cure adhesive

The first component in Dymax’s new Encompass Technology is See-Cure, a patented built-in visual cure-validation technology. Adhesives with See-Cure technology transition from one colour to another upon exposure to sufficient light energy indicating a complete cure has been achieved. LED-curable formulations are available.

The second component, Ultra-Red fluorescing technology, is said to enhance bond-line inspection processes and product authentication. The adhesive remains clear until exposed to low-intensity UV light, at which point they fluoresce bright red. This is particularly effective when bonding plastics that naturally fluoresce blue, such as PVC and PET. Ultra-Red technology also produces a unique spectral signature that can be used by manufacturers for product authentication.

The new product offers manufacturers improved efficiencies from rapid on-demand curing with easy cure confirmation and post-cure bond-line inspection, it says.

Dymax products are distributed in the UK through Intertronics and Ellsworth Adhesives.