MINIMAX Narrow- to Mid-Web UV Arc Lamp Curing System
Compact UV arc-lamp curing engineered for narrow- and mid-web printing, labels, films and converting applications.
MINIMAX is an air-cooled UV arc-lamp system designed for production lines requiring high UV output within narrow- to mid-web widths. Configurable lamp chemistries, reflector types, power controls and filtration options allow Prime UV-IR to match the curing system to the substrate, chemistry, web width and machine requirements.
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UV Curing for Narrow- and Mid-Web Production
Narrow- and mid-web applications often require substantial UV output within a smaller machine footprint.
MINIMAX is designed around those production environments, supporting curing widths up to approximately 36 inches with power configurations selected around the required web width and process.
For label, film, digital and specialty converting applications, Prime can configure the system around:
web width
UV chemistry
substrate
production speed
lamp chemistry
reflector selection
cooling requirements
filtration
controls integration
Key Outcomes
Support narrow- and mid-web curing applications.
Deliver up to 600 W/in on systems up to 30 inches wide.
Configure lamp chemistry around the UV process.
Select reflector types based on curing and substrate requirements.
Adjust power in 4/6/8 steps or 1% increments.
Reduce airborne contamination around the UV system with filtration.
Integrate with existing machine controls.
Support remote maintenance and troubleshooting.
Application-Engineered UV Curing
MINIMAX configuration starts with the production application.
Prime evaluates the printing or converting equipment, UV chemistry, substrate, web width, line speed, machine footprint and control requirements before determining the appropriate system configuration.
That review can influence:
lamp type
UV output
reflector geometry
power driver
cooling airflow
filtration
controls
nitrogen inerting
chilled plate or roller requirements
The result is a curing system configured around the actual process rather than selected solely by maximum wattage.
Power Matched to Web Width
UV Output Configured Around the Application
MINIMAX supports different power levels based on curing width:
Up to 30 in. / 762 mm — 600 W/in
Up to 36 in. / 914 mm — 500 W/in
This allows Prime to configure UV output around the width and production requirements of the line rather than treating every narrow- or mid-web installation as the same system.
Multiple UV Lamp Chemistries
Select the Lamp Type Around the Chemistry
MINIMAX can be configured with multiple UV lamp chemistries, including:
Medium-pressure mercury
Iron additive
Gallium additive
Different lamp chemistries produce different spectral outputs, so lamp selection should be considered alongside the ink, coating, adhesive and substrate requirements.
Prime’s application team can evaluate those variables during system specification.
Reflector Options for the Process
Configure UV Delivery Around the Substrate
MINIMAX supports multiple reflector configurations:
Optimum Reflectivity
Highest Reflectivity
Dichroic
Reflector selection affects how UV energy is directed toward the substrate and how heat is managed within the curing process.
For heat-sensitive films or other specialized materials, reflector selection can become an important part of the system design.
Air Filtration for Production Environments
Help Keep Airborne Contaminants Away From the UV System
MINIMAX includes air-filtration options designed to reduce airborne contaminants entering the curing system.
That can be particularly relevant in printing and converting environments where paper dust, film debris or other production contaminants may accumulate around equipment.
Keeping the airflow entering the system cleaner can help maintain operating conditions and reduce contamination around lamp and reflector components.
Variable-Frequency Air Cooling
Air Cooling Matched to Operating Conditions
MINIMAX uses air cooling with variable-frequency-driven blowers.
That gives the system the ability to manage cooling airflow as part of the UV curing process rather than operating cooling fans only at a fixed condition.
Adjustable Power Control
Match UV Output to the Job
MINIMAX can be configured with either:
4/6/8-step power control
1% power adjustment
This gives operators flexibility to tune system output as production conditions change, including:
substrate
ink or coating chemistry
line speed
job requirements
Controls and Remote Support
Integrate UV Controls With the Production Line
MINIMAX uses a standard Beckhoff PLC with Prime Premier HMI options in 7-inch and 16-inch formats.
Alternative PLC configurations, including Siemens and Allen-Bradley, are available for applications requiring compatibility with existing machine or plant controls.
Remote maintenance access can also be enabled so Prime technical personnel can review operating conditions and assist with troubleshooting.
Remote Access Available
Remote system access can support troubleshooting and system review without requiring every service event to begin onsite.
Process Control for Regulated Applications
Process Control Option for GMP-Oriented Production
MINIMAX includes an available process-control option intended to support applications with GMP requirements.
Where production documentation, monitoring or process control are important, Prime can evaluate the appropriate controls configuration as part of system specification.
Where MINIMAX Fits
Applications
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UV arc-lamp curing for pressure-sensitive labels, decals and other narrow-web products requiring configurable UV output and lamp chemistry.
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MINIMAX can be evaluated for film applications where substrate sensitivity, reflector configuration, cooling and web handling need to be considered together.
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UV curing for digital printing, personalization, direct mail and security-printing applications using compatible UV-curable inks.
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Applicable to self-adhesive plastic labels, holographic labels and other specialty label constructions.
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UV curing for compatible in-mould and wrap-around label processes where web width and material requirements fit the MINIMAX platform.
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The system can also be configured for compatible foil-production processes requiring UV curing within a narrow-web environment.
Technical Specifications
| Design Parameter | HAK3 |
|---|---|
| UV Technology | UV Arc Lamp |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Max Power up to 30 in. | 600 W/in |
| Max Power up to 36 in. | 500 W/in |
| Power Adjustment | 4/6/8 steps or 1% |
| Power Driver Options | Electromagnetic, controlled ferroresonant, electronic |
| Lamp Types | Mercury, iron additive, gallium additive |
| Reflector Types | Optimum Reflectivity, Highest Reflectivity, Dichroic |
| Length | Variable |
| Width | 134 mm |
| Height | 175 mm |
| Remote Maintenance Access | Yes |
| UV Measurement | Continuous / Spot |
| Standard PLC | Beckhoff |
| HMI | Prime Premier 7 in. / Prime Premier XL 16 in. |
| Process Control Option | GMP-oriented process control |
Available Options
Configure MINIMAX around the production process with available options including:
Nitrogen inerting
Air filtration
Chilled plate or roller
Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC
Alternative power drivers
UV lamp types
UV reflector types
Support Beyond Installation
Support for the Life of the System
Prime’s involvement continues after the MINIMAX system enters production.
Customers have access to technical support, remote diagnostics, OEM replacement components and controls expertise throughout the operating life of the equipment.
As lamps, controls or production requirements change, Prime can also assist with replacement components, controls support and system updates intended to keep installed equipment productive where practical.
Talk Through Your Application
Is MINIMAX the Right UV System for Your Web?
Web width, substrate, UV chemistry, production speed, reflector configuration and cooling requirements all affect UV curing system selection.
Talk with a Prime application specialist about your production environment and determine whether MINIMAX — or another Prime UV curing platform — is the appropriate fit.
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