Applications - UV Curing

UV-lamps help you save time

Most adhesives are reactive polymers. They
change from liquids to solids through various
chemical polymerization reactions.


UV Lamps

Accessories

Light Meters

Spare Parts

UV is used to speed-up curing time. The adhesive and the UV-light source need to be coordinated for maximum effect. The demands on UV-curing are classified into three types of UV-curing systems:

  • Depth-curing with UV radiation
  • Surface-curing with UV radiation
  • Secondary curing systems

For depth-curing, wavelengths between 300-400 nm give the best results.

For surface-curing, which is important for gluing, sealing and filling, shorter wavelengths are required, below 300 nm.

Secondary curing systems are used when the UV radiation does not reach the entire glue-surface and include heat, activators, moisture and oxygen.

Benefits
Labino UV-lamps emit UV-A and are therefore suitable for depth-curing. The method gives very short curing times to handling strength as well as low heat generation and energy consumption.

 

Please contact Labino if you have any further questions. We'd love to hear from you.