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Know Before You Buy: The UV Curing Conveyor
Conveyor belts are an essential part of many industries and necessary for most UV curing applications. From the size and type of the material to the speed, understanding the different types, features, and issues of UV curing conveyors help you make an informed decision for your production needs. Types of Belts Open Mesh Conveyor Belts…
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UV System Cooling and Air Flow
Part 1 in Miltec’s Maintaining UV System Performance Blog Series Is your UV curing system performing as it should? Are you constantly replacing overheated lamps? Maintaining a UV curing system is crucial to obtaining successful results in curing and saving money by reducing unexpected downtime caused by poorly maintained UV equipment. In this blog series,…
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The Importance of Light Shielding
Part 2 in Miltec’s Maintaining UV System Performance Blog Series The primary purpose of light shielding is to protect personnel from any direct UV light exposure. Good light shielding in and around the UV lamp housing will protect the lamp module components and the production machine it mounts. A properly designed light shield will prevent…
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UV Reflector Performance
Part 3 in Miltec’s Maintaining UV System Performance Blog Series UV curing reflectors typically have a semi-elliptical or parabolic geometry that wraps around the upper half and runs the entire length of the UV bulb. These lamp reflectors are an essential part of the UV system because they are responsible for reflecting about 65% of…
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UV Ballast & Bulb Maintenance
Part 4 in Miltec’s Maintaining UV System Performance Blog Series Routine lamp maintenance is important to maintaining a healthy UV curing system. It is important to try to keep lamps as clean as possible to ensure consistent UV output and prolong their useful life. Most UV lamps operate in industrial environments that are typically less…
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What Can Ultraviolet (UV) Light Cure?
Ultraviolet (UV) light curing is a process that uses UV light to quickly cure or harden a liquid material (such as inks or protective coatings) applied to a wide variety of products. This process is used in many different industries, such as printing, automotive, and medical device manufacturing. UV curing is a fast, efficient, environmentally…
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5 Tips to Ensure Warehouse Safety
Maintaining a safe manufacturing facility is essential to a company’s success. People in your company need to feel safe while they are at work, and they must go home in the same condition in which they arrived. Implementing the right safety measures can help your company avoid accidents and shutdowns when mishaps occur, keeping your…
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UV Chemistry: Your Formula for a Successful Cure
Miltec’s reputation for creating quality UV curing systems, parts, and components is a direct reflection of the innovations that come from our on-site Applications Testing Laboratory.
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Understanding Ultraviolet Light & UV Curing
Ultraviolet light (UV) is a type of radiant energy that appears on the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum between visible light and x-rays. It has a shorter wavelength than visible light but higher energy (or frequency). The EM spectrum has seven regions based on wavelength and frequency/energy. UV from the Sun vs Man-made Sunlight contains only about…
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