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Dymax OP-18 Temporary Bonding Fluorescing Adhesive, Translucent Gel, UV Cure - 30ml Syringe

OP-18-30ML

Dymax OP-18 Temporary Fixturing UV Cure Adhesive, 30ml Syringe for Automatic Dispensing Machines, High Viscosity. Requires plunger, P3283-30ML, for manual operation.

*MOQ 10 and Must be Ordered in Increments of 10*
The Dymax OP-18 Temporary Bonding/Masking UV Cure Adhesive is a translucent gel designed for fast, reliable temporary bonding. This high-performance UV optical adhesive cures within seconds when exposed to UV or visible light. It has no solvents added and has a rapid-cure chemistry that helps increase productivity, reduce assembly costs, and improve worker safety. OP-18 is RoHS compliant with Directive 2015/863/EU and is supplied in a 30 ml syringe.

Features & Benefits:

  • UV-Curing, Strippable
  • No Solvents Added
  • Complete cure in seconds
  • Peelable adhesive
  • Fluorescing
  • Substrates: Bonds to plastic, metals and glass

Applications:

  • Masking
  • Temporary fixturing
  • Replace tab fixtures and jigs

Uncured Properties:

  • Composition: Urethane (Meth) Acrylate
  • Appearance: Translucent Gel
  • Solubility: Alcohols/Chlorinated Solvents/Ketones
  • Toxicity: Low
  • Viscosity (20 rpm): 48,000 cP
  • Flash Point: >93°C (200°F)

Cured Properties:

  • Shore A Hardness: A75
  • Tensile at Break: 4 MPa [500 psi]
  • Elongation at Break: 100%
  • Modulus of Elasticity: 6 MPa [850psi]
  • Thermal Range (brittle/degrades): -55 to 180°C (-65 to +350°F)
  • Water Absorption (24 h): 11%

See datasheet for curing instructions and additional specifications

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