UV glue and AB glue are both adhesives widely used in the field of industrial electronics. They both have good bonding strength after curing. But what are the differences between UV glue and AB glue? Which glue has better bonding effect when used? Many customers who use glue tend to confuse the two when purchasing glue. This article will introduce the differences between UV glue and AB glue in detail, and discuss their respective characteristics and applicable fields.

      1. Different curing methods
UV glue is a special kind of glue that requires ultraviolet rays for curing reaction. This means that when using UV glue, you need to use a special UV lamp or device to irradiate the glue to make it solidify quickly. AB glue is a two-component glue. Glue A and glue B need to be mixed in a certain proportion and then react to complete the curing. AB glue itself is not sticky and can only form a bonding effect after mixing A glue and B glue.

      2. Different curing times
There is no need to wait for UV glue. Once it is exposed to ultraviolet light, it can be quickly cured in a few seconds, saving a lot of time. AB glue needs to wait for reaction time, and the curing speed is relatively slow. It usually takes more than 24 hours to fully cure. In addition, the curing time of some AB glues is greatly affected by temperature. Within the tolerance range of the glue, the higher the temperature, the faster the curing.

      3. Different application scopes
UV glue has high transparency and can be used on transparent or translucent materials without affecting the appearance. Therefore, UV glue is very popular in electronic products, glass processing, jewelry making and other fields. AB glue is a two-component glue that requires mixing and waiting for reaction time to solidify. However, it has high strength and durability. It is usually used for bonding metal, ceramics, glass, wood, stone, etc., and is generally used for structural bonding. Connecting, potting, sealing, etc., suitable for applications requiring high-strength bonding such as automotive manufacturing and metal processing.

      In addition to different curing methods, curing time and application fields, UV glue and AB glue also differ in price. AB glue is relatively affordable, easy to operate, and has good surface curing effect. The price of UV glue is relatively high, the curing speed is fast, and the production efficiency is high. Therefore, when choosing between the two, you need to choose the one that suits you based on the performance requirements of your own product and the actual situation.