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Ultraviolet (UV) Curing
In the ultraviolet (UV) curing process, special chemicals
(photoinitiators) are added to coatings, adhesives and inks.
When these chemicals react with certain wavelengths of UV light,
molecular linking occurs, creating a durable finish, superior
adhesion and better-quality products.
Industrial Applications
- Curing headlight and taillights lenses, as well as reflectors
- Applying stains, dyes, and scratch resistant coatings
- Curing magnetic media
- Used in many printing applications, such as aluminum cans,
business cards, etc.
Industrial Benefits
- Instantaneous results
- Reliable
- Space saving; UV units are highly effective, yet require
only a small space
- Environmentally friendly; solvent-free
- Cost effective; simple implementation with little maintenance
- Low energy
- High utilization rate (no solvent carrier to evaporate)
- Cost competitive
Advanced Energy's Services
UV curing is a proven technology that is effective, reliable,
cost effective, and environmentally friendly. As a nonprofit,
independent organization, Advanced Energy can evaluate, test
and recommend unbiased solutions to help you meet your objectives.
- If you are already using UV curing, we can review your process
and equipment to ensure optimal production quality, product
quality and environmental compliance.
- If you have made the decision to use UV, we can evaluate
your implementation plan and validate your approach —
our specialists can also assist you with vendor contact information,
establishing the bid process and any other start-up issues.
- If you are considering UV curing for an industrial application,
we can work with you as a trusted resource throughout the
process (from evaluation through implementation). We can even
provide you with economic and return-on-investment information
to help you justify the purchase.
For More Information
Contact Mark Gentry at (336) 679-4020 or mgentry@advancedenergy.org.
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