UV Curing for Medical Device Bonding: Faster and Strong
What is UV Curing? The Advantages of UV Bonding for Medical Devices The advantages of UV curing features are of significant benefit in the production of medical devices: • Quick Assembly of Medical Devices: The use of UV adhesives permits a quick cure, which greatly increases the production rate. • Spectrum Selection Accuracy: Accurate component assembly on a micro scale is achievable with a high degree of precision. • Medical-grade Non-Solvent Adhesives: The absence of solvents results in lower emissions and pollutants being released into the environment. • Structural Sturdiness of Medical Adhesives: Bonds remain intact during mechanical stress and sterilization procedures. • Biocompatible UV Adhesives: These adhesives undergo rigorous testing of standards, such as ISO 10993, which verifies their safety when in contact with the patient. The addition of UV curing systems allows for competitively priced medical bonding solutions without compromising product quality or compliance. Classes of UV Curing Devices and Their Adhesives Medical device manufacturers have the option to select from several systems for UV light curing. Each system is designed for specific applications: • Medical UV Curing Lamps: Mercury vapor or metal halide lamps emit broad UV wavelengths for deep curing. • LED UV Curing: LEDs have ...
