Adhesives for Optics - Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings and Potting and Encapsulation Compounds for Optical Applications by Master

Bond

Adhesives for Optics - Adhesives, Sealants,

Coatings and Potting and Encapsulation
Compounds for Optical Applications by Master
Bond
Written by AZoOptics

Aug 2 2010

Topics Covered
Introduction
Some of Our Most Popular Optical Products
Master Bond Optical Products are Used in a Wide Range of Applications
High Reliability and Performance
Performance Requirements
Packaged the Way You Need It
New Optical Adhesive Systems
Epoxy and UV Cure Systems for Optical, Electro-Optical, Fiber Optic, and
Laser Products by Master Bond

Introduction
Master Bond offers the products and expertise you need. We solve problems
and specialize in optical applications. Our line of products includes one and
two component epoxies, silicones, polyurethanes and one component UV
curable compounds. For rapid, room temperature curing applications we offer
single part cyanoacrylates. Some outstanding features of our optical systems
are excellent light transmission characteristics and superior non-yellowing
properties; along with an array of systems where the index of refraction
ranges from a relatively low 1.43 up to 1.61. All Master Bond products have
been carefully processed to exclude such potentially objectionable
contaminants as chlorine and other halogens as well as sodium and related
elements.

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Our formulations are available for use in small to large quantities and are
freshly prepared to ensure maximum shelf life. Particularly noteworthy are
grades that offer exceptional water resistance, NASA low outgassing
approval, high thermal stability and low stress properties. Additionally, special
compounds have low temperature/cryogenic serviceability, superior thermal
conductivity and are able to withstand exposure to vibration, impact and
shock.
Master Bond works closely with both material suppliers and research
institutions to utilize the most advanced of polymeric materials. We offer
innovative solutions and have developed many unique compounds which
work to enhance performance properties and processing requirements. Of
particular interest is Master Bond EP30-3, a two component epoxy with
superior chemical resistance, optical clarity and serviceability up to 400F.
Another highly unusual compound is Master Bond EP37-3FLF. It has a very
high flexibility, low viscosity, optical clarity and cures at room temperatures.
One component UV14-3 provides fast cures at ambient temperatures upon
UV light exposure and is easily removable by conventional solvents. It also
possesses a very low index of refraction of 1.450. Master Bond UV18S has
superb resistance to acids, bases and solvents and substantially less
shrinkage upon cure than conventional UV cure systems. Water vapor
permeability is also excellent.

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Some of Master Bond's Popular Optical Products

Product

EP30
EP30-4
EP30HT
UV22
UV15DC80

Description

Low viscosity, transparent epoxy system for bonding, sealing &

coating; particularly useful for ferrule fibers.
Rapid setting, transparent epoxy with excellent optical
transmission properties.
Transparent, room temperature curable epoxy with superior heat
resistance.
Nanosilica filled, UV curable system with excellent physical
properties & superb dimensional stability.
High temperature resistant, dual cure system that cures by UV
light and by heat at 80C in shadowed out areas.

Master Bond Optical Products are Used in a Wide Range

of Applications
Fiber optics

Optical connectors

LED's

Potting optically sensitive

LCD's

components

OLED's

Doublet bonding

PLED's

Bonding fiber optic cable jacket

Displays

connections

Lasers

Conformal coatings

Sensors

Potting optically sensitive

DVDs

components

Doming

Lenses & prisms

Splicing

Glass/metal hermetic sealing

Replication

Optical replications

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Glass fiber potting

Fixturing and tacking

Optical castings

"Hard coats" on plastics

Lens positioning

Plastic & glass fiber pottings

Glass fiber potting

Bonding fibers into ferrules

Optical bonding

Sealing perimeters of liquid

Optical potting

crystal displays

Temporary bonding

IR Detectors

Imaging systems

Bonding fiber optic cable jacket

Collimators

connections

Laminating

Coating optically sensitive

Optic mounting

components

Pigtailing

Encapsulating optically clear

Holograms

components

Couplings

Potting optically sensitive

Light guides

components

Ferrules
Wave guides
Beam splitters
Bonding fiber optic cable jacket
connections
High security potting
Bonding fibers to connectors

High Reliability and Performance

Master Bond's optical products are designed to offer superior quality and long
term durability. They have earned a well deserved reputation for their
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performance upon exposure to hostile environmental conditions. Select from

a wide range of one and two component systems conveniently packaged for
ease of use. These compounds are available for use in different viscosities,
cure times, chemical resistance, electrical properties, colors, etc. to best
meet specific requirements. They are presently employed in applications
ranging from design and production to repair, maintenance and field service.

Performance Requirements
Master Bond optical products are designed to meet specific performance
requirements. Among the most important are:
Abrasion resistance

Dimensional stability

Repairability

Optical transmission

Chemical resistance

Low stress

Cryogenic serviceability

Shock resistance

Easily polished

Non-yellowing

Easily removed by water

Resistance to water

Electrically insulative

Reworkable

Excellent adhesion

Screen printable

High temperature resistance

Spectral transmittance

Index of refraction

Spin coatable

Low coefficient of expansion

Peel strength

Low outgassing

Durability

Low shrinkage

Thermal cycling
Shock resistance
Thermal conductivity

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Vibration resistance

Packaged the Way You Need It

Master Bond offers a wide array of packaging options meant to speed
productivity, minimize waste and save energy.
Quantities from grams to gallons
Cans, bottles and jars
Cartridges for manual and pneumatic guns
Premixed and frozen syringes
Bipaks for field service kits

New Optical Adhesive Systems

UV15-7SP4
Toughened, UV curable optically clear polymer system
Non- yellowing
Chemical resistant
Withstands thermal shock
Cures speedily upon UV light exposure at room temperature
UV19
Low viscosity optically clear compound
Impressive tensile strength
Excellent bond strength to a wide range of substrates
Resists mechanical shock and vibration
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Superior water resistance

EP30FL
High strength, flexible two component room temperature curing epoxy
compound
Cryogenic serviceability
Withstands exposure to thermal cycling
100% reactive system
EP37-3FLF
Optically clear, flexible, and low exotherm epoxy system
Bonds well to ceramics, glass, metals and most plastics
Long working life
Forgiving one to one mix ratio
Room temperature curable
Cryogenic serviceability

Epoxy and UV Cure Systems for Optical, Electro-Optical,

Fiber Optic, and Laser Products by Master Bond
The Master Bond product line includes both one and two component epoxy
resin compounds and one component UV curable compositions. The epoxy
resin compounds are all specially formulated to maximize resistance to liquid
water, water vapor and other adverse environments. Some of the outstanding
features of the optical systems offered by Master Bond are excellent light
transmission characteristics, superior non-yellowing properties along with a
wide range of systems where the index of refraction ranges from a relatively
low 1.43 up to 1.61. It should be noted that the ultraviolet compositions cure
tack free in the presence of air. All Master Bond products have been carefully
processed to exclude such potentially objectionable contaminants as chlorine
and other halogens as well as sodium and related elements. They provide
innovative solutions to the many processing problems of these industries and
virtually eliminate quality control difficulties caused by corrosion and other
environmentally induced conditions.

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Typical applications range from bonding and potting fiber-optic cables,

connectors and terminations, and upgrading the vibration and shock
resistance of electro-optic assemblies. Other applications include cementing
and coating optical parts, potting LED devices, optical replications, bonding
ferrules and connectors, and coating or encapsulating a wide variety of
electro-optic and laser components.
Source: Master Bond

For more information, please contact Master Bond Inc.

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Master Bond Inc

Address
154 Hobart St
Hackensack
NJ, 07601
United States
Phone: 1 (201) 343 8983
Fax: 1 (201) 343 2132
Email: info@masterbond.com

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Master Bond is a leading manufacturer of high performance adhesives,
sealants, coatings, potting and encapsulation compounds and impregnation
resins. Their line of products consists of:
Epoxy Systems
Silicone Systems
UV Curable Systems
Polyurethanes
Polysulfides
Master Bond custom formulates products with specific performance
properties designed for unique applications. These compounds exhibit the

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advanced properties required for a number of different industries, including

the aerospace, medical, optical, electrical, electronic and other manufacturing
industries.

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