Fast-curing UV Acrylic Adhesives – Bostik Born2Bond™

The range of fast-curing solvent-free UV adhesives (UV-CIPG) is specifically designed to meet needs requiring a careful and precise application, such as in the electronic and automotive sectors.  

What are the benefits of Bostik UV-CIPG Adhesives?

UV adhesives offer durable and high quality results. They meet the challenges of modern industrial processes: crosslinking on demand, efficiency, automation, high resistance and waste reduction. 

    Flexible crosslinking: polymerisation on demand

One of the great benefits of the adhesives of the Bostik Born2Bond™ UV-Cure-In-Place Gasket (UV-CIPG) range is the possibility to control the time of polymerisation. Unlike traditional adhesives, UV acrylic adhesives do not react as long as they are not exposed to UVs and therefore allow users to take the time necessary to evenly apply the adhesive. This process provides crosslinking on demand and ensures complete and immediate polymerisation, which increases productivity.

    Automated and programmable application 

Born2Bond™ UV products can be applied using a wide variety of equipment and methods. In particular, they can be easily applied with an automated and programmable system of application for a specific application area. This technique saves numerous hours on the application time and also reduces the volume of materials used. 

    Universal compatibility with UV lamps

UV Born2Bond™ Glues react to a very wide UV wavelength range, between 365 and 405 nm, which maximises compatibility with existing UV lamps. With nearly all UV lamps on the market, photoinitiators get triggered and then start the polymerisation process. It also provides for a safer polymerisation. 

    High resistance and durability

Thanks to their anti-cracking properties, the adhesives of the Born2Bond™ UV-Cure-In-Place Gasket range have the advantage of not cracking, even under pressure or deformation. The Nanostrength® patented technology of Arkema, Bostik’s parent company, gives them properties of resistance to impacts, chemicals and temperature variations. They produce sealed joints resistant to water and dust. These properties guarantee the assembly longevity. 

The exothermal reaction reduced during the polymerisation (< 50 °C) prevents unwanted mechanical stresses and thus protects fragile substrates. 

Applications for Bostik UV Born2Bond™ Adhesives 

UV-Cure-In-Place Gasket Born2Bond™ Adhesives are compatible with a multitude of substrates, especially metals, glass and plastics such as ABS and PMMA.  

UV Born2Bond™ Glue remains clear once it is polymerised, without yellowing, which makes it particularly suitable for applications in the fields of luxury products: perfume and cosmetic packaging, jewellery and watch assembly.  

In electronics, it meets the assembly and protection needs of circuit boards, while in the automotive sector,  it is useful in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). 

Characteristics of UV adhesives

• Low shrinkage and anti-cracking properties
• Clear after reticulation (no yellowing) 
• Very durable - resistance to impacts, chemicals and temperature, with low water absorption. 
• Multi-substrate adhesion (metals, glass, plastics, including ABS and PMMA) 
• Gap-filling properties
• Reacts to a wide range of UV wavelengths (between 365 and 405 nm) 
• High elongation
• Can be applied using a great variety of equipment and methods
• Low exothermal reaction during formation (< 50 °C) 

Our team of experts is at your disposal to analyse your specific needs and recommend the UV adhesive the most suitable for your projects.