Instant light-cure adhesives - Henkel Corp.

The adhesives cure on exposure to light. Unexposed areas use a moisture-cure mechanism.
Feb. 22, 2011

Loctite Flashcure 4310 and 4311 toughened adhesives cure tack-free with 2 to 5-sec exposure to low-intensity UV or visible light. A moisure-cure mechanism lets the adhesives cure fully in unexposed areas over time. Both adhesives are fluorescent for inspection purposes, meet ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards, and adhere to plastics, elastomers, rubbers, and metals.
Loctite 4310 has low viscosity and fills gaps to 0.005-in. Loctite 4311 has higher viscosity and fills larger gaps to 0.008-in. Both cure to depths up to 0.5-inches upon exposure to light and withstand temperatures from -65 to 180°F.

Henkel Corp., 1 Henkel Way, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, 860-571-5100, www.henkelna.com

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Jessica Shapiro

Jessica serves as Associate Editor - 3 years service, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University.

Work experience: Materials engineer, The Boeing Company; Primary editor for mechanical and fastening & joining.

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