low-temperature curing process of new SLT adhesives

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News | Aug 20, 2026

SLT Adhesives: Less Heat, More Speed

SLT adhesives from the DELO DUALBOND LT family enable super low temperature curing as of 45°C

In consumer electronics assembly, conventional heat-curing processes often demand temperatures of 80°C or curing times of 90–120 minutes at 60°C. This strains sensitive components—and slows production down.


DELO's new generation of super low temperature (SLT) curing adhesives enables reliable bonding at temperatures as low as 45°C. This is significantly below conventional processes. The products are part of the DUALBOND LT family. Concrete customer projects prove that they achieve measurable productivity increases and reduce costs as well as emissions.

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Advantages of low-temperature curing

Traditional heat-curing steps create real challenges on the assembly line. High temperatures risk damaging heat-sensitive components and restrict which materials can be used. Batch ovens slow down production and limit flexibility in assembly sequences. That is why DELO continues to push its research and development further in the direction of super low temperature curing.

What SLT adhesives make possible

DELO's SLT adhesives directly address these limitations. Curing at 60°C in just 10 minutes makes inline heat tunnels a viable alternative to batch ovens. But it gets even cooler: At 45°C, simulation data confirms a clear, quantitative reduction in component deformation—translating into improved optical stability and long-term reliability confirmed in temperature shock tests.

Your advantages at a glance:
  • Up to 2.5 times higher productivity demonstrated in customer projects
  • Curing at 45°C or 60°C—significantly below conventional process temperatures
  • Inline heat tunnels become a practical alternative to batch ovens
  • Reduced component deformation for improved optical stability
  • Temperature shock tests confirm long-term reliability
  • Lower energy costs and reduced CO2 emissions due to lower temperatures
  • New possibilities for temperature-sensitive components
     

More materials, more flexibility

Lower curing temperatures don't just protect components—they open up new possibilities:

  • Small integrated batteries can remain in the assembly during bonding without degradation. 
  • Cellulose-based substrates, previously incompatible with heat-curing, become viable bonding partners. 

This expands both material compatibility and the range of feasible assembly sequences.

One range, many process priorities

The SLT range is designed to match different production requirements—from the fastest possible cure at moderate temperatures to minimal thermal stress.


Options are available that closely match the mechanical properties of established very low temperature curing (VLT) adhesives, making integration into existing processes straightforward.

Fast fixation, lasting strength

DELO's SLT adhesives follow the proven dual-curing approach. A brief UV or visible light exposure locks components in place within seconds. The subsequent low-temperature curing step then delivers full mechanical strength and long-term reliability—combining speed, precision, and protection in a single process.


The adhesives achieve full curing at 60°C after 10 minutes. At 45°C, either 60 minutes are sufficient for complete curing, or 20 minutes of pre-activation, after which full curing occurs within 24 hours at room temperature.

low-temperature curing process of new SLT adhesives

Schematic illustration of a camera module: blue arrows symbolize the low-temperature curing process of new SLT adhesives (figure: DELO)

With these new SLT adhesives, our customers gain a new level of flexibility in their assembly processes—protecting sensitive components while meeting the throughput demands of high-volume consumer electronics production.
Maximilian Baum, Director Product Management Consumer Assembly & Equipment at DELO

SLT adhesives at a glance

DELO's SLT adhesives set a new benchmark for low temperature curing in consumer electronics assembly. By curing reliably at temperatures as low as 45°C, they protect sensitive components, enable new materials and assembly sequences, and deliver up to 2.5 times higher productivity. As part of the DUALBOND LT family, they combine the speed of light fixation with the strength of low-temperature curing—in a single, streamlined process. For manufacturers facing the dual challenge of throughput and component protection, SLT adhesives deliver a clear answer.

Would you like to find out how DELO's SLT adhesives can optimize your assembly process? Our experts are ready to help.

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Meet DELO at CIOE 2026

DELO will present its SLT adhesives at the China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE), September 9–11, 2026, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (hall 1, booth 1D81). The presentation also covers DELO's consumer camera, optics and photonics, and co-packaged optics portfolio.

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