Applications of UV Radiation

In this chapter, we will focus on applications where at the current state of technology UV radiation offers pronounced advantage or is the only known method for that application. Chapter 8, dealing with applications using EB, is written in the same fashion. 

The curing equipment will operate at the sufficient efficiency if a minimum UV dose (mj/cm ) or a minimum exposure time can be applied to obtain the desired degree of cure. This requires fhat the reactive binders and photoinitiator system match closely the emission spectrum of fhe UV source. 

The system reliability not only means minimum downtime, but also implies a compliance with the quality of the curing process, and it is the manufacturer s responsibility to design it to meet these criteria.  

When integrating the UV curing system into the production line, attention must be paid to the following  

Uniformity of the supplied energy from the radiation source is crucial to produce a uniform finished coat. There are essentially three possible arrangements  

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