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Advancements in UV LED Curing Technology for Adhesives

The gaps that previously existed between traditional lamp solutions and UV LED-based curing systems have been narrowed.

June 2, 2014

Assembly and manufacturing processes are highly dependent on the rapid and effective curing of ultraviolet (UV) adhesives. Historically, mercury arc lamps have been used as the curing source in a wide range of industrial applications and processes to polymerize adhesives.

Case Study: Ammunition Sealant Dispensing System

A custom ammunition sealant dispensing system reduces production costs and saves time while increasing accuracy and quality.

June 2, 2014

Hernon Manufacturing recently announced the installation of a custom ammunition sealant dispensing system at Sellier and Bellot.

American Ultraviolet Acquires UV Curing Equipment Company

June 2, 2014

American Ultraviolet recently announced it has acquired AL’s CO UV Curing Equipment Inc.

UV LED CURING COMMUNITY: Website

May 19, 2014

The UV LED Curing Community recently launched a website intended to increase UV LED curing awareness and education.

PHOSEON TECHNOLOGY: UV/LED Curing Lamps

May 7, 2014

This company has expanded its FirePower^TM line of UV/LED curing products.

Otte Named Heraeus Noblelight Fusion UV Territory Manager

May 2, 2014

Heraeus Noblelight Fusion UV recently announced it has appointed Brian Otte to the position of territory manager.

PHOSEON: UV Light Sources

March 24, 2014

This company has introduced its FireJet™ FJ100 air-cooled products for UV LED curing.

UV LED Curing Technology

UV LED curing is fast becoming an accepted, user-friendly technology for a variety of manufacturing processes.

Stacy Hoge

March 1, 2014

UV LED curing refers to a technique that uses “energy” output from the light emitting diodes (LEDs) in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum to treat coatings, adhesives, inks and other UV-curable materials.

Ask Dr. Dave: How can we ensure that UV-curable adhesives are always fully cured?

Dave Dunn's March 2014 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 1, 2014

One never gets a full 100% cure of these thermoset systems at relatively low temperatures because molecular mobility goes down dramatically as the adhesive increases in viscosity during curing.

LUMEN DYNAMICS: UV LED Curing Instruments

June 24, 2013

Four new high-power, air-cooled UV LED area curing solutions are now available to help address the challenges for small and wide area curing applications.