Adhesives: a selection guide.
This article analyses the use of three types of adhesive for medical device assembly. The advantages and disadvantages, typical applications and key features are defined for cyanoacrylate, epoxies and UV- and light-cured adhesives.
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Medical Engineering Technologies Ltd, Ashford, UK.
D000268:Adhesiveness; D000269:Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003432:Cross-Linking Reagents / Q000737:chemistry; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000737:chemistry; D004853:Epoxy Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D014783:Viscosity
D000269:Adhesives; D003432:Cross-Linking Reagents; D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D004853:Epoxy Resins