Q&A
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We need to bond polyurethane to polyurethane, polyurethane to latex, and polyurethane to polycarbonate. A little flexibility would be helpful, and the visibility of the bond is also desirable. What would you suggest?Answered April 18th, 2011 by Expert:Recommended for single-use medical devices made of polyurethane, PVC, polycarbonate, and many other plastics, Dymax’s 204-CTH-F light-curing adhesive is a possibility. It enables the bond to fluoresce blue under black light for quality purposes and features flexibility that makes it suitable for assembling rigid and flexible components.
On the other hand, because it is difficult to adhere polyurethane to latex, 204-CTH-F may not provide the desired bond strength. Typically, a cyanoacrylate such as Dymax’s 222 series can be used for bonding with latex, but it does not provide a flexible bond.
If you want to be able to see the adhesive while you dispense it and confirm the quality of the cure, I would suggest that you try either Dymax’s 1201-M-SC or 211-CTH-SC adhesives. Both are light-curable adhesives equipped with See-Cure color-changing technology, which makes the adhesives appear blue in the uncured stage. When fully cured, they become colorless, ensuring that the curing process is complete.

