Heraeus Noblelight invented microwave-powered UV curing system
Heraeus Noblelight invented microwave-powered UV curing system technology. Compared to arc lamp curing technology, it offers significant improvements in production speeds, process consistency, operating lifetimes, and reduced heat onto the substrate. Heraeus Noblelight’s easy-to-service modular design provides process flexibility with lower cost of ownership.
Microwave-Powered UV Curing Systems
Our microwave-powered UV curing system products are available in a variety of power classes and with a choice of different UV broadband wavelength output bulbs to meet your industrial curing needs. These UV curing systems easily retrofit into existing production lines or can easily integrate into new production processes. Our newest systems are Industry 4.0 ready with imbedded sensors and microprocessors.
Heraeus microwave-powered UV curing systems consist of three primary components
Electrodeless bulb - long guaranteed service life of 6,000 to 8,000 hours, consistent output, available in various wavelengths so you can optimize the UV curing to your specific process needs.
Lamp module - available in either 6-inch or 10-wide air-cooled modules, combined to span across any width process or position around three-dimensional parts, switch off individual modules not needed to reduce operating costs.
Power supply - provides efficient operation and flexible control.
Available models
LightHammer® 6 MARK II
This system includes a 6-inch wide irradiator (lamp module), electrodeless bulb and solid-state power supply. Available with integral or external blower for cooling.
Smart Power Supply: Flexible control scheme via software, reduced operating costs, smaller and lighter weight
LightHammer® 10 MARK III
This system includes a 10-inch wide intelligent irradiator (lamp module), electrodeless bulb and solid-state power supply. Requires external blower for cooling.
Smart Power Supply: Flexible control scheme via software, reduced operating costs, smaller and lighter weight
Intelligent Irradiator: Sensors inside the lamp module measure 8 operating parameters, use real-time data monitoring to increase up-times and lower total cost of ownership
| LightHammer® 10 MARK III | LightHammer® 6 MARK II |
Lamp bulb length | 25 cm, available in D, H, and V spectra | 15 cm, available in D, H, and V spectra |
Power class | 240 W/cm (600 W/in) | 200 W/cm (500 W/in) |
Variable power capability | 35% to 100%, fast restarting | 35% to 100%, fast on/off cycles |
Irradiator footprint | 419mm x 777mm x 217mm (with the connector included) | 168 x 168 mm |
The company’s roots go back to a family pharmacy started in 1660. Today, the Heraeus group includes businesses in the environmental, electronics, health and industrial applications sectors. Customers benefit from innovative technologies and solutions based on broad materials expertise and technological leadership.
