GEW has launched a faster version of its LED UV curing lab system to as the company continues to support the research and development efforts of UV LED ink manufacturers.
The new Magic Carpet LED lab system aims to make the task of developing and testing new UV LED ink formulations easy, accurate and ergonomic. It incorporates the same high performance LED curing module designed for full production printing and coating applications, so testing with this unit reflects genuine production scenarios.
The new version is now capable of a maximum curing power of 18 W/cm² and speeds of up to 100 m/min.
A sample tray, driven by a linear actuator, is passed under the UV array in a very precise, controlled and repeatable manner. UV output and sample tray speed can be separately adjusted by set increments as required. In addition to having a simple magnetic hinged sample tray, the unit can also accommodate an EIT radiometer for precise UV power measurement. The LED array is height adjustable between 5-25 mm to suit specific test items and scenarios.
