New UV cure system from Intertronics

As with any manufacturing process, defining an acceptable processing window is a crucial step in developing a UV curing process. The new Intensity Adjustment feature permits engineers to evaluate the full range of intensity produced by the BlueWave™ 200 spot lamp, from 0 to 100%. Thus, the upper and lower intensity limits of a UV curing process can easily be identified in an actual production setting. When in production, routine radiometer measurements performed in accordance with good manufacturing practices will determine if any further intensity adjustments are required. The average BlueWave 200 bulb varies less than 1% over 8 hours of normal use, so daily or weekly adjustments are typically adequate to maintain a tightly controlled process.

Intertronics are delighted that the BlueWave™ 200 features a useful bulb life of up to 2000 hours with 20 watts of UV/visible light curing power, coupled with a choice of 2, 3 or 4 split wand light guides. One unit provides the performance of multiple spot/wand units – thus ensuring faster, deeper adhesive curing of UV and visible adhesives, coatings and potting materials. The consistent high intensity of the BlueWave™ 200 spot light eliminates the need for continuous power adjustment and frequent bulb replacement.

The BlueWave™ 200 primarily emits UVA and blue visible light (300-450 nm) and is designed for UV curing of adhesives, coatings, and encapsulants. It contains an integral shutter which can be actuated by a foot pedal or PLC making it ideal for both manual and automated processes. A solid-state power supply provides consistent performance at any voltage (90-263 volts, 47-63 Hz). Intertronics also offers a wide array of long-lasting lightguides including liquid/fibre, single/multi-pole, and lightguides of various lengths. Because of its ultra high intensity and slow light degradation, the BlueWave™ 200 can deliver over 4-10 times the useful bulb life of other industry spot lights.