Integration Technology upgrades Solidcure system

UK-based Integration Technology Ltd (ITL), a UV LED curing equipment developer, has introduced an upgraded line, the N class, of its LEDZero Solidcure system. 

The company says the machine is characterized by its compact footprint, light weight and high intensity output, while allowing the system to reach new applications outside the moving head inkjet market.

LEDZero Solidcure is claimed to offer a number of advantages over conventional UV systems, including instant on/off operation and significantly reduced heat towards the substrate and long service life. Furthermore, output from the array has a limited frequency spread, resulting in no ozone or harmful UVC by-product from the system.

LEDZero Solidcure N has a width of 16mm and can be supplied as a single continuous array from 10mm up to 2,800mm. With a standard wavelength of 395nm, other wavelengths are available to special order. Output intensity starts at 4W/cm.sq with alternative models offering 5W/cm.sq, 8W/cm.sq and 10W/cm.sq, all utilizing a 100–250V 50 / 60Hz power supply. The model also features patented field-replaceable LED modules which plug into the clear plastic housing, making it easily serviceable.

This liquid cooled synthetic housing design accurately maintains the optimum temperature of the LED dies under all running conditions avoiding condensation. The drivers for the LED modules are also mounted on the head and offer the ability to control the power of the LED infinitely from 5-100 percent.

This latest development brings added value with greater cost efficiencies to market, says ITL managing director, Adrian Lockwood: ‘Now customers have access to a curing solution that brings their applications high intensity without the need for high dosage. In energy efficiency terms, our development is unsurpassed in the present marketplace.’

Meanwhile, available from ITL are a further addition to the Solidcure range in Solidcure N Plus together with air-cooled HiCure: the outcome of two-year’s intensive R&D development.

ITL has seen growing interest in applications for its LEDZero series products in many applications such as decorating, product packaging, product assembly, printed electronics, and photovoltaics in addition to the wide format digital printing market.

‘As the potential is recognized for UV LED application in sectors outside digital inkjet printing, so too is understanding that different markets have differing needs,’ said Lockwood.

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