LEDMAX IP3 Water-Cooled UV LED Curing System
High-output UV LED curing engineered for web, packaging, converting and industrial production lines.
LEDMAX IP3 is a water-cooled UV LED curing system designed to deliver controlled UV energy at working distances up to approximately 25 mm. Configurable curing widths, LED wavelengths, power levels and controls allow Prime UV-IR to engineer the system around the press, chemistry, substrate and production requirements.
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UV LED Curing for High-Throughput Production
Production lines running UV chemistry need more than peak output. They need UV energy delivered consistently across the required web or sheet width while maintaining the curing conditions necessary at production speed.
LEDMAX IP3 is designed for UV LED applications where the curing cassette can be positioned within approximately 25 mm of the substrate. Its water-cooled architecture supports high-output operation across curing widths up to 80 inches, while multiple LED zones allow output to be matched to the width of the product being processed.
For printing, packaging and converting operations, that gives Prime the flexibility to configure UV delivery around the actual line rather than treating every application as identical.
Key Outcomes
Deliver UV energy across web or sheet widths up to 80 inches.
Configure active LED zones around the required product width.
Adjust output in 1% increments as operating conditions change.
Select LED wavelengths around UV chemistry requirements.
Integrate controls into existing production environments.
Support continuous-production environments with a water-cooled UV LED architecture.
Application-Engineered UV LED Performance
A UV LED system should be specified around the production process, not selected from a specification table alone.
Prime evaluates the press or machine configuration, chemistry, substrate, production speed, curing width, available footprint and controls requirements before recommending the LEDMAX IP3 configuration.
That application work informs decisions such as:
UV wavelength
curing width
number of active LED zones
output requirements
cooling configuration
PLC and HMI integration
optional nitrogen inerting
chilled roller or plate requirements
The result is a curing system configured around how the line actually operates.
Designed for Shorter Working Distances
Concentrated UV LED Energy Close to the Substrate
LEDMAX IP3 is designed for applications where the UV LED cassette can be positioned relatively close to the substrate.
The system supports working distances up to approximately 25 mm, allowing its optical configuration to deliver UV energy across the production width without requiring the extended-distance optics used in applications with larger equipment clearances.
This makes IP3 particularly suited to web-fed presses, converting equipment and industrial production lines where curing units can be integrated close to the material path.
Match the UV Wavelength to the Chemistry
UV chemistry determines which wavelengths should be considered during system specification.
LEDMAX IP3 uses 385 nm as its standard LED emission, with 365, 375, 395 and 405 nm configurations available.
Prime's application team can evaluate the chemistry and production requirements before determining the appropriate emission range rather than assuming the same wavelength is appropriate for every curing process.
Match UV Output to the Product Width
Use the UV Energy the Job Requires
LEDMAX IP3 supports multiple independently configurable LED zones that can be matched to the width of the material being processed.
For operations running varying web, sheet or product widths, the system can be configured so that UV output corresponds to the active production area rather than treating the entire curing width as one fixed operating zone.
Power can also be adjusted in 1% increments, giving operators more control over UV output as jobs, materials or operating conditions change.
Water-Cooled for High-Output UV LED Operation
Thermal Management for Demanding Production Conditions
LEDMAX IP3 uses water cooling to manage the heat generated by high-output UV LED operation.
That cooling architecture helps support stable operation in production environments where the system may be running for extended periods or at higher output levels.
Controls Designed Around Production
Control UV Output From the Production Line
LEDMAX IP3 can be configured with Prime Premier controls in either 7-inch or 16-inch HMI formats.
The controls give operators access to system operating information and UV power settings while supporting remote maintenance access for troubleshooting and system review.
A Beckhoff PLC is standard, with Siemens and Allen-Bradley options available when required for plant or machine integration.
Remote Access Available
When remote access is enabled, Prime technical personnel can assist with system review and troubleshooting without every service interaction requiring an onsite visit.
Where LEDMAX IP3 Fits
Applications
LEDMAX IP3 can be configured for UV LED curing across a range of web-fed, sheetfed and industrial production environments.
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UV LED curing for label, flexible packaging and other flexographic applications where the curing system can be positioned close to the web.
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Suitable for web-fed applications including commercial printing, direct mail, business forms, magazines and other continuous-feed production.
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Configurable curing width, zoning and power output support packaging and converting lines processing a range of substrate widths and UV chemistries.
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UV LED curing for narrow- and wider-web label applications where repeatable cure and configurable production widths are required.
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Applicable to security printing, personalization and other applications requiring UV-curable inks or coatings.
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IP3 can also be evaluated for industrial processes such as metal decorating, flooring and other UV-curable coating applications where the system geometry and chemistry are compatible.
Technical Specifications
| Design Parameter | HAK3 |
|---|---|
| UV Technology | UV LED |
| Cooling Method | Water cooled |
| Maximum Power | 162.5 W/in up to 80 in. / 2032 mm |
| Standard LED Emission | 385 nm |
| Optional LED Emissions | 365, 375, 395, 405 nm |
| Working Distance | Up to approximately 25 mm |
| Multiple Zones | Yes |
| Zone Configuration | Match product width |
| Power Adjustment | 1% increments |
| Power Driver | Solid-state DC |
| Remote Maintenance Access | Yes |
| UV Measurement | Spot |
| Standard PLC | Beckhoff |
| Optional PLC | Siemens, Allen-Bradley |
| HMI | Prime Premier 7 in. or Prime Premier XL 16 in. |
| Compliance | RoHS, CE |
Available Options
Configure LEDMAX IP3 around the requirements of the production line with available options including:
Nitrogen-inerted UV
Chilled plate or roller
Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC
365 nm LED emission
375 nm LED emission
395 nm LED emission
405 nm LED emission
Support Beyond Installation
Support for the Life of the System
Prime's involvement continues after installation and startup.
Customers have access to technical support, remote diagnostics, OEM replacement components and controls expertise throughout the operating life of the equipment.
As controls age or production requirements change, Prime can also evaluate upgrades and system modifications intended to keep existing equipment productive where practical.
Talk Through Your Application
Is LEDMAX IP3 the Right UV LED System for Your Line?
UV chemistry, working distance, production width, line speed, substrate and machine integration all influence UV LED system selection.
Talk with a Prime application specialist about your production requirements and determine whether LEDMAX IP3 — or another Prime UV system — is the appropriate configuration.
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