Glass Assembly, Bevel Bonding, and Chipping
High strength bonding of glass to glass, or glass to metal, can be achieved with flat glass, float glass, tempered glass, and a myriad of other glass types. From its inception over 15 years ago, Tangent Industries continues to develop new light curable adhesives and polymers that address the evolving challenges of glass assembly. Typical applications include glass lamination, signage, display cases, glass furniture, jewelry, affixing window latches, and cutting edge optical assemblies.
Tangent’s glass adhesives are solvent free and light curable (UV and UV/Visible light). Full cure is achieved in seconds, which yields faster assembly time and lower process costs. The cured adhesives are optically clear, and resist thermal cycling and humidity.
A unique product has been developed to facilitate the creation of decorative glass used in windows, doors, mirrors, lighting, goblets, vases, and other household accessories. Distinctive patterns can be chipped into glass using Tangent Industries exclusive Chip-In-Place polymer. The advantage of this polymer over other methods and materials is that Chip-In-Place is low odor, fast curing with UV light, and produces finished patterns in hours, not days! This eliminates long waiting periods, space-consuming racking, and the high cost of inventory. The product is also available in gel viscosity which allows curved and vertical surfaces to be etched.
Tangent Industry’s glass adhesive product line has given artists and entrepreneurs a new, exciting avenue of glass based construction.
Examples at left are from McLemore Display Company’s line of glass shelving, display cases, and racks.
View the glass bonding adhesive selections listed below for a possible candidate for your application. Please contact Tangent Industries to confirm your product selection and to secure additional application assistance, including samples and process recommendations. In the event that these standard products do not satisfactorily address your performance requirements, Tangent will investigate other solutions that include development of adhesive specifically tailored to the complexity of your application.
Product Number | Suitable Applications | Viscosity cP mPa | Shore Durometer | 24 Hour Water Absorbtion | LEDcure | Bondable Substrates | Comments/Features | Request![]() ![]() |
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glass assembly | 900-1500 | D35-50 | < 1.0% | yes | glass, ceramic, metals, some plastics | UV/Visible cure, low intensity curable, tack-free | ![]() ![]() |
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glass assembly | 1000-2000 | D60-70 | < 0.5% | no | glass, ceramic, metals | UV cure, low intensity curable, clear, resistant to thermal cycling, RI@ 25°C=1.504% | ![]() ![]() |
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glass assembly | 500-1000 | D65-75 | < 2.0% | yes | glass, ceramic, metals | UV/Visible cure, secondary thermal cure, clear, RI@ 25°C=1.499% | ![]() ![]() |
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glass assembly | 500-800 | D75-85 | < 1.0% | yes | glass, ceramic, metals, some plastics | UV/Visible cure, low intensity curable, clear, RI@ 25°C=1.507% | ![]() ![]() |
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glass assembly | 2000-4000 | 60-75 | < 1.0% | yes | glass, ceramic, metals, some plastics | UV/Visible cure, low intensity curable, clear, resistant to thermal cycling, RI@ 25°C=1.504% | ![]() ![]() |
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glass assembly | 50-100 | D55-70 | < 1.0% | yes | glass, ceramic, metals | UV/Visible cure, low intensity curable, clear, RI@ 25°C=1.504% | ![]() ![]() |
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glass assembly | 4000-5000 | D50-65 | < 1.0% | yes | glass, ceramic, metals | UV/Visible cure, low intensity curable, clear, RI@ 25°C=1.504% | ![]() ![]() |
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glass assembly | 600-900 | D75-85 | < 1.0% | yes | glass, ceramic, metals, some plastics | UV/Visible cure, low intensity curable, clear, RI@ 25°C=1.511% | ![]() ![]() |
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glass assembly | 40-80 | D80-90 | < 1.0% | yes | glass, ceramic, metals | UV cure, wicking grade viscosity, clear, hard, RI@ 25°C=1.511% | ![]() ![]() |
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glass etching/chipping | 4000-8000 | D85-95 | n/a | no | glass (sandblasted) | UV/Visible cure, fast curing, easy to remove after etching/chipping process completed | ![]() ![]() |
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glass etching/chipping | thixotropic gel |
D85-95 | n/a | no | glass (sandblasted) | UV/Visible cure, fast curing, easy to remove after etching/chipping process completed | ![]() ![]() |
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bonding | 500-1000 | D25-40 | < 1.0% | yes | stainless steel, glass, aluminum | UV/Visible cure, high peel strength, clear, tack-free surface, resistant to thermal cycling | ![]() ![]() |
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emblem bonding | 500-1000 | D35-50 | < 2.0% | yes | stainless steel, glass, aluminum, PC, foils | UV/Visible cure, clear, moisture resistant, resists yellowing | ![]() ![]() |
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glass assembly | 800-1500 | D25-35 | < 1.0% | yes | glass, ceramic, metals | UV/Visible cure, high peel strength, flexible, clear, resistant to thermal cycling, RI@ 25°C=1.490% | ![]() ![]() |
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*Note: viscosity variations are typically available, or can be formulated, for all listed products. Please inquire with Tangent Applications Engineering for viscosity ranges not shown in the table. Contact Tangent Industries for more info. |