DYMAX High Performance
Fibre Optic Adhesives

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 Fiber Optic Adhesives offer improved durability and reliability along with superior optical transmission, low outgassing and complete cure in seconds.

Adhesives Developed for High Speed Fiber Optic Assembly
Easily automate production of products such as lenses, fiber 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
DYMAX OP-64-LS	Fixturing fiber optic couplings, lenses and prisms	Low shrinkage; low outgassing for alignment stability; bonds to metal, glass and ceramics; low to no movement during cure or thermal excursions; high Tg
DYMAX OP-65-LS	Fixturing fiber optic couplings, lenses and prisms	Low outgassing for alignment stability; low shrinkage; High Tg; low to no movement during thermal excursions; bonds to glass and plastic
UV Curable Fiber Optic Adhesives (designed for use in the optical path)
DYMAX OP-4-20632	Bonding fiber 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-52	Fiber optic splicing; unitising fiber bundles; pig tailing; lens bonding; mounting fiber optics	High optic clarity; high strength; moderate viscosity; solvent-free; bonds to borosilicate, quartz and soda lime glass, PC and acrylic
DYMAX OP-54	Fiber optic splicing; unitising fiber bundles; pig tailing; lens bonding; mounting fiber 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	Fiber 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 fiber 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	Fiber 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-4-20655	Bonding and laminating fiber optic couplings, gratings, lenses and prisms	Low Tg (-57° C); low stress for cold thermal cycling; very soft; excellent adhesion to glass, ceramic, plastic and metal
DYMAX OP-4-20658	Fiber optic bonding	High Refractive Index of 1.585; excellent adhesion to glass and metals; rigid; clear; cationic epoxy
DYMAX OP-4-20663	Bonding fiber 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%)
DYMAX OP-4-20725	Bonding fiber optic connections	Low refractive index; resilient; clear; soft; bonds to glass, ceramics, plastics and metal

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• 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

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