UV LED Systems provide many benefits such as lower energy consumption, little moving parts to replace, instant on-off capability and compact in size.  

WHAT IS UV LED?

LEDs are Light Emitting Diodes which were first created about 50 years ago. 

LEDs are used in an endless amount of components and applications: Computers, watches, clocks, PLC’s, switches, lights, and so many others. UV LED:  LED which emits UV ENERGY!

Major differences between UV LED Systems and most UV LAMP Systems include: 

• Unlike a standard UV lamp, UV LED output energy specific: 365, 375, 385, 395 or 405nm. 

• INSTANT ON – OFF

• No waiting time to heat up and cool down. 

• No Shutters required – few moving parts.

• ELIMINATE UV LAMPS

• No Mercury – No disposal concerns & less waste

• Lower long term replacement costs

• UV LED chip life – 20,000 hours estimated vs. 2,000 hours (traditional UV bulbs)

• Less cooling required.

• More compact

• Easier to install

• No air exhaust required

• Heat is generated by the LEDs, but most is removed via back side of the UV LED COB (“Chips On Board”)

• Since less overall IR energy produced less penetration of heat into substrate 

• UV LED COBs are CASCADABLE

• If not running full substrate / product width, user may have the ability, dependent upon UV LED System, to turn off COBs not needed. 

• Saves more energy and LED COB life. 

MAJOR BENEFITS OF UV LED & UV LAMP SYSTEMS

WHEN RETROFITTING UV TO EXISTING PRESS…

• INSTANT DRYING - Press Productivity Increases & Extends Life of Press

• Direct to Finishing. 

• Increase post-press productivity 30% and more 

• No More Waiting for Stacks to Dry

• Eliminate issues with scratching, marking and offsetting

• Regardless of substrate type and pile size 

• Instant finishing, bindery, padding, scoring, folding, etc.

• Increase plant production capacity

• Print more Jobs – Increase revenue without increasing production staff

• Possible surcharge for immediate turnaround

• Broader product offering & higher product quality 

• Print on foil boards, acetates, plastics, etc.

• Eliminate use of powder 

• Faster clean up & cleaner healthier facility 

IMPROVED PRINT QUALITY & REDUCED WASTE

• Richer & deeper Colors

• Minimal Ink Absorption

• Color pigments remain on top of substrate

• Greatest visual dimension to printed images

• Images “Pop” off sheet

• Not adding to ink provides more consistent color

• Start Up Waste Reduced – smaller ink/water window

• UV Ink mileage substantially higher than other ink types

• Print Incredible ink densities on high hold out stocks

• UV Inks Provide Improved Product Durability & Chemical Resistance

• ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

BENEFITS OF UV LED SYSTEMS OVER UV LAMP SYSTEMS

• LESS HEAT DIRECTED TOWARD SUBSTRATE

• Greater Substrate Range 

• Expand product offerings & attract new business

• Increase Revenue 

• Charge a premium for printing delicate substrates

• Lower Material Costs   

• Lighter/thinner substrates

• LED UV inks little to no odor so Ideal for sensitive packaging products

• Food Items, Tobacco, Cosmetics, Chocolate etc.

• High Powered LED only uses water for cooling

• No Air Blowers

• Reduces cost & complexity of installation, maintenance & operation, and reduces sound level of UV System operation

• Eliminates use of UV lamps

• NO mercury & NO ozone generation 

• Eliminates UV lamp disposal concerns

• BENEFIT: ENERGY SAVINGS – 1/2  the energy of traditional UV

• Compared with IR or standard Arc Based UV systems

• Higher the electrical cost in area, greater the savings

• Utility companies in various regions subsidize LED UV Purchase provide substantial rebates for replacing technologies with lower electrical consumption technologies

• Lower costs to Air Condition Operating Plant

CONTACT PRIME UV-IR to learn more about Prime’s High Performance UV LED System Series!