High-Strength Epoxies bond UV-blocking substrates.
Press Release Summary:
EMCAST V-150 and V-151 epoxy adhesive systems mate 2 UV-blocking substrates by pre-exposing epoxy adhesives to UV and visible light, then, after surfaces are mated, using room temperature or heat cure to solidify bond. EMCAST V-150 has 12,000 cps viscosity, 77 Rex D hardness, 4,400 psi tensile strength, and lap shear strength to 3,500 psi. EMCAST V-151 exhibits 15,000 cps viscosity, 82 Rex D hardness, 6,400 psi tensile strength, and lap shear strength to 3,800 psi.
Original Press Release:
New "Delayed Reaction" Epoxies
EMCAST V-150 and V-151 represent a new class of Delayed Reaction Epoxy adhesive systems. Two UV blocking substrates can be mated with high strength by pre-exposing the epoxy adhesive with UV and visible light. After the surfaces are mated, a room temperature or heat cure will solidify the bond. The delayed reaction feature makes this an excellent adhesive for colored plastics and some metals. These materials are a continuation of EMI's V-140 series Visible Cure Epoxy systems. They offer good shear strengths to plastics, particularly PVC as they are designed for laminating chips to "smart card" phone and credit card assemblies. For more information contact Electronic Materials Inc. at phone (970) 547-0807, fax (970) 547-0817, e-mail: info@electronicmaterialsinc.com , Web site electronicmatierialsinc.com , or write to 1814 Airport Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424.
Traci Johnson
Chemist, EMI
