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The world’s leading independent producer of

Lamp Capping Adhesives

Trusted by major global manufacturers and specialist lighting companies, Glassbond delivers bespoke, high-performance adhesives designed for diverse applications, backed by industry-leading R&D and a commitment to quality and innovation.

Illuminating the world with innovation and expertise

Custom solutions for every lighting challenge

Glassbond’s lamp capping adhesives are designed with versatility and precision in mind. Our bespoke solutions cater to the unique needs of customers across industries, from major global manufacturers to specialist lighting companies. Every product is developed in collaboration with our expert R&D team to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Whether for LED, incandescent, automotive or street lighting, we deliver tailored formulations that enhance product integrity, withstand diverse conditions and meet the highest quality standards.

As global lighting giants scale back their production of lamp capping adhesives, Glassbond has emerged as the trusted alternative. Recommended as a preferred supplier by leading manufacturers, we are filling the gap with our high-performance cements that meet the same rigorous standards. We are the go-to partner for replacement cements, particularly in regions where traditional methods are still used.

From custom formulations to supporting legacy products, our expertise ensures the seamless continuation of high-performance lighting solutions globally.

Global Market Leader

Renowned worldwide for quality and reliability, Glassbond is the trusted supplier to a global customer base, delivering industry-leading solutions for diverse lighting applications.

Industry-Leading R&D Facilities

Our state-of-the-art labs drive continuous innovation, delivering cutting-edge, custom solutions to meet the specific needs of the world’s most demanding lighting manufacturers.

Bespoke Product Development

Every cement is meticulously formulated to match individual customer requirements ensuring compatibility, durability and peak performance in every application.

Trusted by Major Brands

Endorsed by industry giants like Osram and Philips, Glassbond is the go-to supplier for world-class lighting manufacturers and specialised independent companies alike.

Versatile Applications

Designed for use in LED, fluorescent, incandescent, automotive and street lamps our adhesives maintain exceptional performance across varying conditions, temperatures and wattages.

Proven Quality and Consistency

Backed by decades of expertise, our ISO-accredited facility guarantees consistent, high-quality products that exceed industry standards and build lasting customer confidence.

Product Index

Incandescent and Halogen High Efficiency Lamps

These Cements are designed to maintain the integrity of the bond between the glass and the metal cap over a wide range of temperatures, wattages and lamp life. They typically contain phenolic resin, shellacs, silicone resin and a range of inorganic fillers with carefully selected particle size distributions.

These products are used for Incandescent light bulbs and Halogen incandescent lamps.

K12/M
Grade for linear fluorescent lamps and standard incandescent up to 100 watts with 1000 hours life. Ideal where customers wish to use one grade for both fluorescent and incandescent.		Download Data
K35/M
Incandescent grade up to 100 watts with 1000 hours life, with modified processing characteristics.		Download Data
K44/MB
Basic grade for fluorescent lamps with 8000-10000 hours life.		Download Data
K64/M
Incandescent grade up to 150 watts with 2500 hours lamp life. Can also be used for decorative and reflector lamps.		Download Data
K66/M
Incandescent grade up to 150 watts with 2500 hour lamp life.		Download Data
K99/M
High performance Grade for incandescent and HEI lamps of up to 500 watts with a life of up to 2500 hours at a working temperature of 210°C.		Download Data
K112/M
Grade for linear fluorescent lamps with additional humidity resistance, standard incandescent and HEI lamps up to 100 watts with 1000 hours life. Ideal where customers wish to use one grade for both fluorescent and incandescent.		Download Data
K112
Grade for linear fluorescent lamps with additional humidity resistance , standard incandescent and HEI lamps up to 100 watts with 1000 hours life. 		Download Data
K190/M
High temperature grade for incandescent lamps up to 500 watts and high intensity discharge lamps up to 1000 watts with working temperatures up to 300°C.		Download Data
K6000/M
Grade for standard incandescent lamps up to and including 100 watts with 1500 hours lamp life.		Download Data
SJE522
Grade for incandescent lamps required to stand 2500 hours at 210°C. 		Download Data
K17000/M
Grade with improved humidity for linear fluorescent lamps and standard incandescent lamps up to and including 100 watts with 1500 hours lamp life.		Download Data
P18/M
Grade for incandescent lamps of upto 500 watts with a life of upto 2500 hours at a working temperature of 210°C. 		Download Data
P190/M
High temperature grade for incandescent lamps upto 500 watts and high intensity discharge lamps upto 1000 watts with working temperatures upto 300°C. 		Download Data
P641/M
Grade for incandescent and HEI lamps of up to 150 watts with a life of up to 2500 hours. 		Download Data
P966/M
High performance grade for incandescent lamps required to stand 2500 hours at 210°C. 		Download Data
P6000/M
Basic grade for linear fluorescent lamps, standard incandescent and HEI lamps, up to and including 100 watts, with 1500 hours lamp life. 		Download Data
P16000/M
Basic grade for linear fluorescent lamps, standard incandescent and HEI lamps up to and including 75 watts with 1500 hours lamp life. 		Download Data
P17000/M
Basic grade with improved humidity for linear fluorescent lamps, standard incandescent and HEI lamps up to and including 75 watts with 1500 hours lamp life. 		Download Data

Fluorescent and Compact Fluorescent Lamps

These cements are designed to maintain the integrity of the bond between the glass and cap (typically metal or plastic) for the life of the lamp that can be between 3000hr and 30000hr. These cements contain a range of thermoset and thermoplastic materials in conjunction with specialised compounds designed to protect the adhesive bond from ingress of moisture or humidity.

These are used for tubular fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps, the most widely used lamp in the world.

K11/M
Basic grade for linear fluorescent lamps with 6000hr lamp life.		Download Data
K111/M
Basic grade with improved humidity resistance for linear fluorescent lamps. 		Download Data
K12/M
Grade for linear fluorescent lamps and standard incandescent up to 100 watts with 1000 hours life. Ideal where customers wish to use one grade for both fluorescent and incandescent.		Download Data
K112/M
Grade for linear fluorescent lamps with additional humidity resistance, standard incandescent and HEI lamps up to 100 watts with 1000 hours life. Ideal where customers wish to use one grade for both fluorescent and incandescent.		Download Data
K16/S
Grade for linear fluorescent lamps compatible with both ethanol and trioxane based mixing systems.		Download Data
K76/M
High performance grade for linear fluorescent lamps. Can also be used for incandescent lamps up to 1500 hours at 210°C.		Download Data
K112
Grade for linear fluorescent lamps with additional humidity resistance , standard incandescent and HEI lamps up to 100 watts with 1000 hours life. 		Download Data
K130T
Grade suitable for linear fluorescent lamps containing low levels of mercury.		Download Data
K132T
Eco cement grade suitable for linear fluorescent lamps compatible with both ethanol and trioxane based mixing systems. When tubes are disposed of at end of life, this cement reduces the mercury levels available for leaching from landfill sites.		Download Data
K134T
Eco cement grade suitable for linear fluorescent lamps containing higher levels of Mercury, compatible with both ethanol and trioxane based mixing systems. When tubes are disposed of at end of life, this cement reduces the Mercury levels available for leaching from landfill sites.		Download Data
K163/M
High performance grade for use in linear fluorescent lamps giving high torque strength and moisture resistance.		Download Data
K165/M
High performance grade for compact fluorescent lamps.		Download Data
P11/MO
Grade for linear fluorescent lamps giving high torque strength and moisture resistance. 		Download Data
P12/M
Grade for linear fluorescent lamps and standard incandescent up to 100 watts with 1000 hours life. 		Download Data
K116/M
High performance grade for compact fluorescent lamps. 		Download Data
P163/M
High performance grade for use in linear fluorescent lamps 		Download Data
P165/M
High performance grade for compact fluorescent lamps. 		Download Data
P6000/M
Basic grade for linear fluorescent lamps, standard incandescent and HEI lamps, up to and including 100 watts, with 1500 hours lamp life. 		Download Data
P16000/M
Basic grade for linear fluorescent lamps, standard incandescent and HEI lamps up to and including 75 watts with 1500 hours lamp life. 		Download Data
P17000/M
Basic grade with improved humidity for linear fluorescent lamps, standard incandescent and HEI lamps up to and including 75 watts with 1500 hours lamp life. 		Download Data
High Pressure & High Intensity (HID) Discharge Lamps

Our HIGH PRESSURE DISCHARGE CEMENTS are designed to maintain the integrity of the bond between the glass and cap for the life of the lamp at wattages between and 35W and 150W and operating temperatures up to 250°C, these cements contain high levels of silicone resin in addition to standard thermoset and thermoplastic ingredients.

Typical applications – Metal Halide, Sodium and Mercury Vapour Lamps.

The HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) CEMENTS are designed to maintain the integrity of the bond between the glass and cap for the life of the lamp at wattages up to 1000W and operating temperatures up to 300°C, these cements contain high levels of silicone resin and bespoke ingredients in addition to standard thermoset and thermoplastic ingredients.

Typical applications – HID Lamps to light large outdoor areas.

K18/M
Grade for incandescent lamps of up to 500 watts with a life of up to 2500 hours at a working temperature of 210°C.		Download Data
K66/M
High performance grade for incandescent lamps required to stand 2500 hours at 210°C. Can also be used for HEI, decorative and reflector lamps.		Download Data
K99/M
Grade for incandescent and HEI lamps of up to 500 watts with a life of up to 2500 hours at a working temperature of 210°C.		Download Data
K190/M
High temperature grade for incandescent lamps up to 500 watts and high intensity discharge lamps up to 1000 watts with working temperatures up to 300°C.		Download Data
K192
Grade suitable for high wattage lamps, with a life of up to 12000 hours at 350°C.		Download Data
P966/M
High performance grade for incandescent lamps required to stand 2500 hours at 210°C. Can also be used for HEI, decorative and reflector lamps.		Download Data
Automotive & Street Lighting Lamps

Cements with a high whiteness index to improve the reflective quality of the lamp.

These are typically used for Headlights, brake lights, indicators and SOX low pressure sodium lamps.

K20
Basic semi-white grade with modified rheological properties for special, incandescent and automotive lamps.		Download Data
SJE501F
High performance grade specifically developed for sox lamps		Download Data

Your trusted partner for Lamp Capping Adhesives

At Glassbond, we are proud to be recognised as a global centre of excellence for Lamp Capping Cements. Our product development experts will just need a few details to give you ideas and suggestions.

 

Tell us your requirements:

  • Lamp type and temperature
  • How quickly do you need the adhesive to set?
  • Cure speed and method
  • Any specific conditions like humidity or high temperatures?
  • Materials and application method

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