Medium-pressure UV lamps remain the enduring go-to solution for industrial curing due to their high intensity, speed, and flexibility. This blog breaks down why these lamps remain in wide-spread use, how they work, and where they’re best used.
In the world of UV curing, medium-pressure mercury lamps have stood the test of time, and for good reason. If your goal is fast, reliable and high-power UV output, they still outperform many of the alternatives on the market.
What Sets Medium-Pressure Lamps Apart?
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Broad UV Spectrum: Covers UVA, UVB and UVC, ensuring thorough curing across various substrates.
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High Irradiance: Suitable for high-speed production lines.
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Quick Start: No long warm-up periods required.
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Custom Designs: Easily engineered for bespoke OEM applications.
Key Industries Using Medium-Pressure UV Lamps
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Printing (Flexo, Offset, Screen): Reliable curing even at high press speeds
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Wood and Furniture Coatings: Instant-dry finishes reduce stacking and downtime
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Electronics Manufacturing: Fast bonding with minimal thermal stress
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Automotive: UV-cured adhesives and paints reduce cure cycles
Why Not LED?
While LED has its place, it can lack the spectral range and power needed for many legacy processes and retrofitting costs can be substantial.
Talk to Us
Need replacement medium-pressure UV lamps? Alpha-Cure manufactures high-performance lamps to fit all major systems. Or we’ll design one just for you.
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