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Master Bond Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings
and Potting & Encapsulation Compounds

applying uv curable adhesive to an optical assemblyMaster Bond has 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 of the outstanding features of our optical systems are excellent light transmission characteristics, superior non-yellowing properties along with a range 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.

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.

laser beam and fiber optic cableMaster Bond works closely with both material suppliers and research institutes to utilize the most advanced polymeric materials. We offer innovative solutions and have developed many unique compounds 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 400°F. 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. Need technical assistance? Contact us today.

Some of Our Most Popular Optical Products...

EP30 Low viscosity, transparent epoxy system for bonding, sealing & coating; particularly fibers into a ferrule.
EP30-4 Rapid setting, transparent epoxy with excellent optical transmission properties.
EP30HT Transparent, room temperature curable epoxy with superior heat resistance.
UV22 Nanosilica filled, UV curable system with excellent physical properties & superb dimensional stability.
UV15−DC80 High temperature resistant, dual cure system that cures by UV light and by heat at 80°C in shadowed out areas.

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High Reliability & 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 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.

Typical Applications for Master Bond Optical Products:

Brush coating a lens
•  High security potting
•  Bonding fibers to connectors
•  Beam splitters
•  Optical connectors
•  Doublet bonding
•  Conformal coatings
•  Lenses & prisms
•  Glass/metal hermetic sealing
•  Optical replications
•  Fixturing and tacking
•  "Hard coats" on plastics
•  Plastic & glass fiber pottings
•  Bonding fibers into ferrules
•  Sealing perimeters of liquid crystal displays
•  Bonding fiber optic cable jacket connections
•  Coating optically sensitive components
•  Encapsulating optically clear components
•  Potting optically sensitive components
•  Glass fiber potting
•  Optical castings
•  Lens positioning
•  Glass fiber potting
•  Optical bonding
•  Optical potting
•  Temporary bonding
•  Imaging systems
•  Collimators
•  Laminating
•  Optic mounting
•  Pigtailing
•  Holograms
•  Couplings
•  Light guides
•  Ferrules
•  Wave guides
•  IR detectors
•  Fiber optics
•  LED's
•  LCD's
•  OLED's
•  PLED's
•  Displays
•  Lasers
•  Sensors
•  DVD's
•  Doming
•  Splicing
•  Replication

Important Optical Performance Requirements

Master Bond optical products are designed to meet specific performance requirements.
Among the most important are:
•  Abrasion resistance
•  Allow for repairability
•  Chemically resistance
•  Cryogenically serviceable
•  Easily polished
•  Easily removed by water
•  Easily repairability
•  Electrically insulative
•  Excellent adhesion
•  Dimensionally stability
•  Optical transmission
•  High temperature resistance
•  Index of refraction
•  Low coefficient of expansion
•  Low outgassing
•  Low shrinkage
•  Low stress
•  Shock resistance
•  Non-yellowing
•  Resistance to water
•  Reworkable
•  Screen printable
•  Spectral transmittance
•  Spin coatable
•  Peel strength
•  Durability
•  Thermal cycling
•  Shock resistance
•  Thermal conductivity
•  Vibration resistance

 

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  • Deal direct with the manufacturer — no middlemen or distributors
  • We solve problems — the technical expertise and experience you need
  • Widest selection of formulations — over 3,000 grades available
  • Custom formulations — if you have special requirements Master Bond will custom formulate a system to meet your needs
  • Highest quality products — consistent reproducible high performance systems
  • Latest technological developments — cutting edge technology
  • Packaging solutions — for easy, efficient application
  • Select from an extensive range of sizes to accommodate your needs
  • Prompt service — speedy processing of orders
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