DYMAX High Performance
Fibre Optic Adhesives

Description
DYMAX OP Optical Adhesives allow precision bonding, mounting and fixturing - they are optically clear, high strength, low stress adhesives that cure in seconds upon exposure to UV and visible light.

Description
DYMAX OP high performance fibre optic adhesives minimise movement of parts on cure and during thermal excursions. By combining new ingredients in novel ways, DYMAX OP Series Fibre Optic Adhesives offer improved durability and reliability along with superior optical transmission, low outgassing and complete cure in seconds.

Adhesives Developed for High Speed Fibre Optic Assembly
Easily automate production of products such as lenses, fibre optics, prisms, mirrors and other assemblies. Dymax OP Series adhesives cure in seconds, have unlimited pot life, long shelf life and are not frozen.

Adhesive	Applications	Adhesive Features
Low Shrink Fixturing and Positioning Adhesives (not designed for use in the optical path)
DYMAX OP-67-LS	Optical assembly alignment where minimal or no movement is required	High strength positioning; low outgassing optical adhesive; low shrinkage; no movement during cure or thermal excursions; complete cure in seconds; bonds to metal, glass, ceramic, FR-4, and polycarbonate
UV Curable Fibre Optic Adhesives (designed for use in the optical path)
DYMAX OP-4-20632	Bonding fibre optic couplings and prisms	Clear; tenacious adhesion to glass and metal; low shrink on cure; Tg increases with heat exposure; moisture resistant; resists yellowing
DYMAX OP-4-20632 Gel	Bonding fibre optic couplings and prisms	Low shrinkage UV cure (<0.2%) with optical clarity of 300-1800mm; High-strength bonds resist yellowing; high glass transition temperature; good thermal cycling with minimal degradation of strength
DYMAX OP-4-20632-H	Bonding fibre optic couplings and prisms	Low shrinkage UV cure (<0.2%) with optical clarity of 300-1800mm; High-strength bonds resist yellowing; high glass transition temperature; good thermal cycling with minimal degradation of strength; secondary heat cure
DYMAX OP-52	Fibre optic splicing; unitising fibre bundles; pig tailing; lens bonding; mounting fibre optics	High optic clarity; high strength; moderate viscosity; solvent-free; bonds to borosilicate, quartz and soda lime glass, PC and acrylic
DYMAX OP-54	Fibre optic splicing; unitising fibre bundles; pig tailing; lens bonding; mounting fibre optics	Low outgassing, shrinkage and moisture absorption; no movement during cure or thermal excursions; opaque; bonds glass, ABS, filled Nylon and metal
DYMAX OP-4-20639	Fibre capping; bonding optic couplings, gratings, lenses and prisms	Clear; rigid; excellent adhesion; Refractive Index of 1.47; resilient; very low wicking viscosity; bonds to glass, ceramic, plastic and metal
DYMAX OP-4-20641	Bonding and laminating fibre optic couplings, gratings, lenses and prisms	Low shrinkage UV cure (<0.5%) with high optical clarity; good adhesion; clear; low shrinkage; thick, flowing gap filling viscosity
DYMAX OP-4-20647	Fibre capping; bonding optic couplings, gratings, lenses and prisms	Refractive Index of 1.47; soft; flexible; low stress; high elongation of 300%; very low wicking viscosity; bonds glass, ceramic, plastic and metal
DYMAX OP-4-20663	Bonding fibre optic couplings and prisms	Tg >100° C with UV cure and no post bake; excellent thermal cycling with minimal degradation of optics or strength; low shrinkage UV cure (<0.8%)
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Download the DYMAX OP High Performance UV Curable Fibre Optic Adhesives Selector Guide

• Article: Movement Between Bonded Optics - by Andrew Bachmann, Dr. John Arnold and Nicole Langer
• Article: Controlling Stress in Bonded Optics - by Andrew Bachmann, Dr. John Arnold and Nicole Langer
• Article: Telcordia (Bellcore) Testing – Useful Guidelines for Reliability Assurance Of Passive Optical Components - How Best to Apply Them to Adhesive Assembly Applications - DYMAX Corp

See also!  UV curing lamps and equipment  DYMAX UV adhesives for lens and optics bonding  Opti-tec optical epoxy adhesives  DYMAX Complete Range Adhesives and Curing Equipment

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