Opti-tec™ 5054-1 high-temperature epoxy adhesive is a two-component, low viscosity, heat curing epoxy. It is formulated for very high-temperature resistance and can operate up to 350°C for short periods. Its structure gives the material outstanding environmental resistance including superheated steam at 135°C. Opti-tec 5054-1 finds applications in fibre optic terminations where superior thermal and environmental resistance is required. It has passed ISO 10993-5 for medical device applications.
Opti-tec 5054-1 has a thixotropic, high viscosity version – Opti-tec 5054-T.
Can withstand high temperature steam autoclaving and operate for short periods up to 350°C
Very long pot life of 12 hours after mixing
High surface energy low viscosity allows it to readily wet and wick between optical fibres
Strong adhesion to most materials used in fibre optics and optics, including metals, ceramics, glass and most plastics
Low shrinkage on cure, reducing internal stresses within the bond. It is therefore suitable for multiple fibre assemblies
Excellent impact and thermal shock resistance, with low internal stresses
High glass transition temperature – excellent high temperature performance and creep resistance
Very high resistance to moisture, vapours and most chemicals
Low outgassing and low vapour pressure, making it an ideal sealing material for electronic and optical applications
Used for Telcordia GR-326-CORE compliant assemblies (General Requirements for Singlemode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies – formerly Bellcore), where its high Tg and environmental robustness allow the termination to meet the specification. Note: optimal cure schedule required
When cured, is considered non-cytotoxic and meets the requirements of the Elution Test, ISO 10993-5. Further ISO 10993 and USP Class VI qualification pending
About Opti-tec 5054-1 High Temperature Epoxy Adhesive
Opti-tec™ 5054-1 high-temperature epoxy adhesive is a two-component, low viscosity, heat curing epoxy. It is formulated for very high-temperature resistance and can operate up to 350°C for short periods. Its structure gives the material outstanding environmental resistance including superheated steam at 135°C. Opti-tec 5054-1 finds applications in fibre optic terminations where superior thermal and environmental resistance is required. It has passed ISO 10993-5 for medical device applications.
Opti-tec 5054-1 has a thixotropic, high viscosity version – Opti-tec 5054-T.
Specifications
Part number change: as of version 6.0, April 2021, the part number of this product changed from Opti-tec 5054 to Opti-tec 5054-1. This is due to an unavoidable change in a formulation component. This change does not affect the product data-sheet specifications. The new formulation has passed internal testing and is deemed to be equivalent.
Typical properties
Opti-tec 5054-1
Mix ratio
100:85 resin to hardener
Mixed viscosity
500 – 1000 cps
Colour
Amber
Surface tension
40-44 mN/m
Pot life
12 hours @ 23°C
Cure schedule
Bondline temperature
120°C
150°C
Time
30 minutes
5-10 minutes
Note: Optimal cured properties are achieved by curing for 5 minutes at a bondline temperature of 150°C. Whilst lower cure temperatures are quoted, they are not recommended for best performance.
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