ABOUT MASTER BOND INC.
Since 1976, Master Bond Inc. has been formulating epoxies, silicones, polyurethanes, polysulfides, UV cures and other specialty adhesive systems. Specialists in the field of epoxies, adhesives, sealants and coatings, Master Bond offers a wide range of adhesive formulations geared toward the application needs of the photonics industry.
SPECIALTY FORMULATIONS GEARED FOR THE PHOTONICS INDUSTRY
Master Bond formulates a wide range of different polymer chemistries with multiple performance properties to meet the needs of the photonics, optics and related industries. A key property in a photonics application is optical clarity. Our extensive line of epoxies for the photonics industry features optically clear formulations. One notable system is EP37-3FLF. This low viscosity system boasts high flexibility suitable for bonding, coating and casting. It has a long working life and low exotherm. The combination of high flexibility and low exotherm is ideal for lowering the stress on sensitive opto-electronic components. It has outstanding light transmission, especially from
350-2,000 nm and is cryogenically serviceable down to 4K.
Master Bond is devoted to continually improving environmental safety. Our line of UV curable systems for the photonics and related industries combine the convenience of no mixing with the benefits of fast processing times. Another desirable property for certain photonic applications is NASA low outgassing approval, which is important because it reduces fogging and cloudiness. UV10TKLO-2 passes NASA low outgassing requirements, has outstanding optical clarity and cures readily at room temperature when exposed to a UV light. To optimize the outgassing properties, UV10TKLO-2 should be preheated to approximately 50°C for 15 minutes prior to use, and then allowed to cool down to room temperature.
New technological breakthroughs in polymer chemistry have paved the road to LED light curing adhesives. Master Bond is at the forefront of developing these environmentally friendly formulations. LED401, our flagship LED product, features superior moisture resistance, has excellent optical clarity and light transmission properties, with a very slight amber tint. It is now also available in an opaque white color, as well as different viscosities.
Silicone compounds are desirable for their remarkable flexibility and high temperature resistance. MasterSil 151, with superior non-yellowing properties, has a low viscosity which makes it ideal for potting and encapsulation. It is an addition cured system and does not require exposure to moisture for complete crosslinking. It also has a low index of refraction.
The products mentioned above as well as others in our comprehensive line or epoxies are used in various applications, from display assembly for screens and monitors to fiber optics, from LEDs and LCDs to plasma, spanning many industries including telecom, medical electronics, robotics, opto-electronics, and more.
TECHNICAL AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Master Bond technical experts provide individual service to help you determine the best adhesive for your application. Our technical representatives have years of experience solving complex manufacturing issues and provide personal one on one support. All aspects are considered, from design and prototype to packaging, ordering and shipping.
WHITE PAPERS
Clearly Superior Epoxies for Optical ApplicationsAs technology in the optics industry continues to advance and improve, careful consideration of the properties of epoxies must be evaluated. When determining the most effective adhesive to be used in opto-electronics, medical and other optic related industry applications, trade-offs of key characteristics should be assessed. Here is a guide to the different properties to consider, their benefits and potential disadvantages and advice on how to prioritize these factors for the success of the...
Advanced Light Cure AdhesiveBreakthroughs in adhesive technology enable light curing adhesives to cure under a visible light wavelength of 405 nanometers. Learn how these environmentally friendly adhesives can improve worker safety and lower production costs while offering a range of desirable engineering properties ideal for many applications.
UV Curing Adhesives ShineUV curable adhesives are among the most user friendly adhesive products on the market today—if you know how to apply them. Master Bond’s new white paper takes a closer look at the capabilities of UV curable formulations, the requirements for an optimal cure and the best applications for these versatile 100% reactive adhesives.