Bostik Born2Bond LC177 UV adhesive for clear impact resistant bonding

Non CMR with UV tracer
On-demand UV cure
Glass plastics PMMA and metals
Clear and impact resistant

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Overview

Born2Bond LC177 for UV bonding of glass and clear plastics

Born2Bond LC177 from Bostik is a one-part UV cure acrylic adhesive designed for the fast bonding of glass, plastics and metals.

Optically clear, it suits glass and clear plastic assemblies in PMMA and ABS where the look and discretion of the bond line count as much as its strength. Adezif is a distributor of Bostik / Born2Bond adhesives.

Its key properties:

On-demand UV cure from 365 to 405 nm, set in a few seconds
Optical clarity and an invisible bond line
Elastic with 200 to 230 % elongation
Impact resistant with gap filling properties
Service temperature from −40 to +120 °C
Adheres to glass, PMMA, ABS and metals; limited use on polycarbonate — for PC, choose the Born2Bond LC2100

Before application, the surface must be clean, dry and degreased.

Like every light cure adhesive, the LC177 only cures on exposure to UV light between 365 and 405 nm: this is on-demand curing.

The operator has all the time needed to position and reposition the parts, then triggers the set in a few seconds under a UV lamp. The result is short production cycles and parts that can be handled immediately.

Applications of Bostik Born2Bond LC177

Optics and glassware

The clear bond line and the 200 to 230 % elongation suit assemblies where a discreet joint counts as much as mechanical strength. Shear strength reaches 7 MPa on PMMA and 5 MPa on glass, with a joint that stays invisible once cured.

POS displays and signage

A fixture time of 6 to 8 seconds under a 405 nm LED allows short cycles on glass, PMMA and ABS assemblies, with free repositioning before exposure. Its gap filling properties take up cutting tolerances on display parts.

Electronics and assemblies exposed to vibration

Thanks to Nanostrength® technology, the LC177 combines clarity, elasticity and impact resistance: it absorbs vibration and impact without cracking, and holds from −40 to +120 °C. Solvent free and non-toxic.

Available viscosities and application of the LC177

The LC177 comes in three viscosities to match the application: XLV very low at 60 to 80 cP with an 8 second fixture time, for tight gaps and capillary flow, HV at 20,000 to 40,000 cP with a 7 second fixture time, for a controlled bead, and GEL at 110,000 to 150,000 cP with a 6 second fixture time, for vertical surfaces and gap filling.

Dispense from a metering unit or a syringe, then expose under a UV lamp or 405 nm LED. Check that the light actually reaches the joint: at least one substrate must be transparent to UV.

Technical data of Bostik Born2Bond LC177 adhesives

Property	LC177 XLV	LC177 HV	LC177 GEL
Base	UV acrylate	UV acrylate	UV acrylate
Brand and range	Bostik — Born2Bond UV-Acrylic LC	Bostik — Born2Bond UV-Acrylic LC	Bostik — Born2Bond UV-Acrylic LC
Colour	Clear	Clear	Clear
Cure	365 – 405 nm	365 – 405 nm	365 – 405 nm
Fixture time at 500 mW/cm² under 405 nm LED	8 s	7 s	6 s
Viscosity	60 – 80 cP	20,000 – 40,000 cP	110,000 – 150,000 cP
Service temperature	−40 / +120 °C	−40 / +120 °C	−40 / +120 °C
Glass transition temperature	~50 °C	~50 °C	~50 °C
Breaking strength	9 – 11 MPa	9 – 11 MPa	9 – 11 MPa
Elongation	200 – 230 %	200 – 230 %	200 – 230 %
Shear strength on PMMA	7 MPa	7 MPa	7 MPa
Shear strength on glass	5 MPa	5 MPa	5 MPa
Substrates	Glass, PMMA, ABS, metals — limited use on PC	Glass, PMMA, ABS, metals — limited use on PC	Glass, PMMA, ABS, metals — limited use on PC