AXIS-1007-CTH is a medical device adhesive engineered for the rapid bonding of rigid plastics. It is specifically designed for manufacturing catheters and similar medical devices. This advanced formulation delivers exceptional performance and significantly accelerates production cycles.
General Information of AXIS-1007-CTH
AXIS-1007-CTH is an acrylated urethane-based adhesive. It presents as a clear, translucent gel in its uncured state. This material cures rapidly upon exposure to UV light, eliminating the need for nonreactive solvents. Consequently, it enables significantly faster processing times and higher output rates in demanding industrial environments. Furthermore, AXIS-1007-CTH has undergone rigorous qualification. It meets ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity standards, ensuring suitability for critical medical device applications. This adhesive also complies with the GB 33372-2020 National Standard for Volatile Organic Compounds content in adhesives. The formulation’s inherent properties ensure robust adhesion across various substrates. It bonds effectively to both plastics and metals, offering versatile application potential. This broad substrate compatibility makes AXIS-1007-CTH a reliable choice for complex medical assemblies.
Key Features & Technical Benefits
AXIS-1007-CTH offers several critical advantages for medical device manufacturing:
- Rapid UV-Light Cure: This feature enables curing in mere seconds. It dramatically boosts production efficiency and throughput. Manufacturers achieve faster assembly times.
- Exceptional Moisture Resistance: The cured adhesive maintains its structural integrity even in humid environments. This ensures long-term device reliability and performance. It prevents degradation over time.
- ISO 10993-5 Biocompatibility: This adhesive meets stringent medical device standards. It ensures safety for patient contact applications. Regulatory compliance is simplified.
- Solvent-Free Formulation: The absence of nonreactive solvents improves workplace safety. It also reduces environmental impact. This aligns with modern sustainability goals.
- Broad Substrate Adhesion: It bonds effectively to a wide range of plastics and metals. This versatility simplifies material selection. It also expands design possibilities for complex devices.
- Clear Translucent Gel: The clear appearance ensures aesthetic quality. It is ideal for applications requiring visual clarity. This enhances the final product’s professional finish.
Typical Industrial Applications
This formulation is engineered for the following applications:
- Needle bonding
- Catheters
- Medical potting
- Assembly of rigid plastic medical components
- General medical device assembly requiring rapid, reliable bonding
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| Property | Value |
| Chemical Class | Acrylated urethane |
| Color | Clear Translucent Gel |
| Viscosity @25°C, Spn6 @10RPM | 47000 to 60000 cps |
| Viscosity @25°C, Spn6 @100RPM | 7500 to 10000 cps |
| Specific Gravity | 1.07 |
| Cleanup Solvent | Isopropyl alcohol |
| Recommended Curing Spectrum | UVA |
| Minimum UV Dosage Required | 4 J/cm² |
| Durometer | 75 Shore D |
| Elongation | 8 % |
| Tensile Strength | 29.36 MPa [4300 psi] |
| Compressive Modulus @ -60°C | 543 MPa |
| Compressive Modulus @ 22°C | 203 MPa |
| Compressive Modulus @ 140°C | 1.4 MPa |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | 40 °C |
| Lap Shear Strength, PC / PC | 750 psi |
| Temperature at 1% wt. loss | 155 °C |
| Temperature at 5% wt. loss | 295 °C |
| Processing Temperature Range | -50 to 140 °C |
