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UV Curing Adhesives for Security Housing Fixing and Glass Bonding: Application Case Series
From security housings to decorative crystal, fast and reliable bonding depends on choosing the right UV curing adhesive for each material and process. This case series shows how six Super-curing grades solve real assembly challenges across security devices and glass-metal products.
Applications at a Glance
| Application | Grade | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Security device housing fixing | 3112 | Fast cure, high strength, adhesion to glass, metal, plastic and paint |
| Security glass fixing | 3117 | Fast cure, water and boiling water resistance |
| Light string molding | 3118 | Extremely fast cure, high hardness, low odor |
| Large-area glass bonding | 3000 | Low viscosity, flexible, whitening-free |
| Glass-to-glass bonding | 3001 | Near 99% transparency, anti-yellowing |
| Crystal bonding | 3013 | High strength, small-area adhesion, non-whitening |
Application Cases in Practice
Across security and glass-metal production, the same principle applies: match the grade to the material and the process, and the bond stays fast, clean and durable. In security device assembly, a housing maker dispenses 3112 along the fixing area, joins the metal and painted parts and cures at 600 mJ/cm², so the line keeps moving while the high-strength bond, with excellent adhesion to glass, metal, plastic and painted surfaces, holds in the field. For security glass that must survive humid and wet conditions, 3117 is applied to the fixing area and cured at 800 mJ/cm²; because the cured bond resists water immersion and boiling water while maintaining excellent aging resistance, the finished assemblies keep their bond and transparency over a long service life.
In lighting production, a manufacturer molds LED light strings with 3118, which cures extremely fast at just 200 mJ/cm² and keeps the process clean thanks to its low-odor, non-irritating formulation, non-stringing flow and high-hardness, low-yellowing finish. For decorative glass, a fabricator working on glass table pillars and large glass edges relies on low-viscosity 3000, which flows evenly across the large bonding area and cures at 1500 mJ/cm² into a clear, flexible layer free of whitening and iridescent patterns. A glass cabinet and crafts maker instead chooses 3001, whose near 99% transparency and resistance to yellowing, whitening and delamination keep joints almost invisible even during long soaking, while a crystal and glass supplier uses 3013 to bond small decorative parts with high strength and good adhesion even on small areas, curing to a bond that does not whiten or peel.
Process Benefits
- Seconds-fast curing: cure energies from 200 to 1500 mJ/cm² support high-speed production lines.
- Clean dispensing: low-odor, non-stringing formulations keep production areas tidy.
- Reliable durability: excellent aging, water and temperature resistance protect long-term bonds.
- Material flexibility: excellent adhesion to glass, metal, plastic and painted surfaces.
- Built-in quality: RoHS, REACH and ISO10993 certified, with 12-month shelf life at 8-28°C.
Conclusion
Whatever the substrate — security housing, glass panel, light string or crystal — selecting the right UV curing grade keeps assembly fast, clean and durable. Super-curing's six new grades provide proven starting points for security, glass and decorative applications. Contact us to discuss your application and request samples.