OPTIMUM UV Arc Lamp Curing System
UV arc-lamp curing engineered around production width, chemistry, power requirements and machine integration.
The OPTIMUM UV Series is a configurable UV arc-lamp curing platform designed for printing, packaging, converting and industrial applications. Multiple system widths, lamp chemistries, reflector configurations, power drivers and control options allow Prime UV-IR to match the curing system to the application rather than forcing the process into a fixed equipment configuration.
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UV Arc-Lamp Curing for Web and Industrial Production
Different production lines require different combinations of curing width, lamp chemistry, UV intensity and machine integration.
The OPTIMUM UV Series supports applications from smaller single-lamp installations through wider production systems, with available power levels and lamp configurations selected around the curing requirement.
For web, packaging, converting and industrial applications, Prime can configure the system around:
production width
UV chemistry
desired line speed
substrate
lamp type
reflector geometry
cooling requirements
controls architecture
available machine footprint
Key Outcomes
Configure UV output around the required production width.
Select lamp chemistry based on the curing application.
Choose reflector types around UV delivery and substrate considerations.
Adjust power in 4/6/8 steps or 1% increments, depending on configuration.
Integrate the curing system with existing plant or OEM controls.
Add positive-pressure filtration where airborne contamination is a concern.
Support future maintenance through remote access and replaceable lamp-system components.
Application-Engineered UV Arc-Lamp Systems
UV arc-lamp system selection depends on more than maximum wattage.
Prime evaluates the production equipment, chemistry, substrate, operating speed, web or sheet width, available footprint and controls requirements before recommending an OPTIMUM configuration.
That application review can influence:
lamp type
output level
reflector selection
cooling configuration
system width
power driver
controls
nitrogen inerting
chilled plate or roller requirements
filtration
The result is a curing system configured around the production process rather than selected only from a standard catalog range.
Configure UV Output Around Production Width
Power Levels Matched to System Width
The OPTIMUM UV Series supports different maximum power levels depending on curing width.
Available configurations include:
Up to 42 in. / 1070 mm — 600 W/in
Up to 50 in. / 1270 mm — 500 W/in
Up to 65 in. / 1650 mm — 400 W/in
Up to 80 in. / 2030 mm — 300 W/in
This gives Prime flexibility to configure UV arc-lamp output around the width and process requirements of the application rather than treating every installation as the same system scaled longer.
Select the Lamp Chemistry for the Application
Multiple UV Lamp Types
OPTIMUM systems can be configured with different UV lamp chemistries depending on the curing process.
Available lamp types include:
Medium-pressure mercury
Iron additive
Gallium additive
The appropriate lamp selection depends on factors such as ink or coating chemistry, spectral response, substrate and process requirements.
Prime’s application team can evaluate those variables when specifying the system.
Reflector Options for UV Delivery
Match the Reflector to the Process
OPTIMUM systems are available with multiple reflector configurations, including:
Optimum Reflectivity
Highest Reflectivity
Dichroic
Reflector selection affects how UV energy is directed toward the substrate and how thermal energy is managed within the process.
The appropriate configuration should be selected based on substrate sensitivity, curing requirements and machine geometry.
Positive Pressure Air Filtration
Help Protect the UV Cassette From Airborne Contamination
The OPTIMUM UV Series can be equipped with Prime’s Positive Pressure Air Filtration System.
The system introduces filtered air around the UV cassette to help reduce airborne contaminants entering the curing assembly.
For production environments where dust, paper debris, ink mist or other contaminants may affect equipment cleanliness, positive-pressure filtration provides an additional layer of protection around the UV system.
Variable Power Control
Adjust UV Output to the Job
OPTIMUM systems can be configured with 4/6/8-step power control or 1% power adjustment, depending on the selected system architecture.
That gives operators the ability to tune UV output as production conditions change, including:
substrate
coating or ink chemistry
line speed
job requirements
Rather than simply running the lamp at one fixed setting, the system can be adjusted around the process.
Controls Designed Around Production
Integrate UV Controls With the Production Line
The OPTIMUM UV Series uses a standard Beckhoff PLC with Prime Premier HMI options in 7-inch and 16-inch formats.
Alternative PLC platforms, including Siemens and Allen-Bradley, are available where required for plant or OEM controls integration.
Remote maintenance access can also be incorporated, allowing Prime technical personnel to review system operating conditions and assist with troubleshooting.
Remote Access Available
Remote system access can support technical troubleshooting and system review without requiring every service interaction to begin onsite.
Process Control and GMP Applications
Process Control Option for Regulated Production
The OPTIMUM platform includes an available process-control option intended to support GMP compliance requirements.
For applications where curing-process documentation and operating control are important, Prime can evaluate the appropriate configuration as part of the system specification.
Where OPTIMUM Fits
Applications
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UV arc-lamp curing for web-fed commercial applications including magazines, newspapers, direct mail, business forms and book printing.
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Configurable UV curing for label and decal production using compatible UV inks and coatings.
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UV arc-lamp curing for packaging lines requiring configurable width, lamp chemistry and UV output.
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Integration into converting equipment where curing width, substrate, coating and process speed drive system specification.
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Applicable to security printing, personalization and variable-production environments using compatible UV-curable materials.
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The OPTIMUM platform can also be configured for industrial coating and curing applications where UV arc-lamp technology is appropriate.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | OPTIMUM UV Series |
|---|---|
| UV Technology | UV Arc Lamp |
| Cooling Method | Air / VFD |
| Max Power up to 42 in. | 600 W/in |
| Max Power up to 50 in. | 500 W/in |
| Max Power up to 65 in. | 400 W/in |
| Max Power up to 80 in. | 300 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 |
| 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 |
| Width | 134 mm |
| Height | 335 mm / exhaust |
| Length | Variable |
Available Options
Configure the OPTIMUM UV Series around the production process with available options including:
Positive-pressure filtration
Nitrogen-inerted UV
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 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 lamp systems, controls or production requirements change, Prime can also assist with replacement components, controls support and system updates intended to keep existing equipment productive where practical.
Talk Through Your Application
Is the OPTIMUM UV Series the Right Fit for Your Line?
UV chemistry, production width, substrate, line speed, reflector selection, cooling and machine integration all affect UV arc-lamp system design.
Talk with a Prime application specialist about your production requirements and determine whether the OPTIMUM UV Series — or another Prime curing technology — is the appropriate fit.
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