UV Reflector Geometry for Curing Inks and Coatings

When selecting a UV curing system for curing inks and coatings it is essential that the lamp head reflector is matched to the printing process since this is critical for optimum ink curing. The materials selected, surface profile and geometry of the reflector all combine to form different characteristics. Up to now little information has been available on lamp efficiency and the role that reflector shape, focus and surface properties play in the curing process. GEW recently completed exhaustive tests on different types of reflectors and all aspects that affect their efficiency and performance.