What Are the Characteristics of UV Adhesives Cured by LEDUV Ultraviolet Light?

News 2026-04-10

UV adhesive, abbreviated as UV glue, is also known as shadowless adhesive, photosensitive adhesive or ultraviolet light-curing adhesive. It is a one-component modified acrylic structural adhesive cured by UV and visible light. Compared with traditional adhesives, it is more efficient, energy-saving and eco-friendly, with superior product performance. With the rising awareness of energy conservation and environmental protection across society, UV adhesive has been applied in an increasing number of industries.

UV is the abbreviation of Ultraviolet Rays. Ultraviolet (UV) light is invisible to the naked eye; it is a form of electromagnetic radiation beyond the visible spectrum, with a wavelength range of 10-400 nm. UV adhesive refers to a category of adhesives that can only be cured by ultraviolet light irradiation. It can be used not only as a bonding agent but also as a base material for paints, coatings, inks and other products. The curing principle of UV adhesive is that the photoinitiators (or photosensitizers) in UV-curable materials absorb ultraviolet light under irradiation and generate active free radicals or cations, which initiate the chemical reactions of monomer polymerization, cross-linking and grafting, transforming the adhesive from a liquid state to a solid state within a few seconds.

UV adhesive can be used for bonding handicrafts, glass products, crystal products and plastics, as well as electronic components and products. It is a type of adhesive that achieves curing upon ultraviolet light irradiation.