UV Reflector Geometry for Curing Inks and Coatings
The results obtained have a number of significant ramifications. First, the total UV output of a reflector array can be optimized for obtaining the most efficient curing ability. UV curing involves use of significant electrical energy. Knowing there is as much as a 40 percent difference between the most and least efficient reflectors can result in a very significant difference in operating costs. Secondly, since it is known that certain inks and coatings rely on different UV wavelengths to achieve optimum cure, the selection of the appropriate reflector construction can maximize the curing process. The various reflector materials studied identified a shift in the UV wavelengths emitted. This shift can also be enhanced with certain additives within the lamp.
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