Standard 80W/cm mercury UV lamp

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Getting the Most Out of Our 80W/cm Mercury UV Lamp

When we sat down to build these mercury UV lamp modules, we had one goal: hit 80W per centimeter. Now, if you aren’t a numbers person, that might sound random. But in a high-speed print shop, it’s everything. It’s the “magic number” that makes ink snap from wet to dry almost instantly.

The Heat Struggle

Here is the thing about pushing 80W/cm. It’s powerful, but it getshot. Really hot. We use high-purity mercury vapor to keep the light steady and make sure the UV rays actually soak deep into the ink. But that power creates a lot of infrared heat. If your cooling—whether you’re using fans or water—isn’t up to the task, you’re going to have problems. You’ll notice your lamps wearing out way too fast, or worse, your materials starting to warp. Keep a close eye on your thermal budget. Your quartz envelope will thank you.

80W/Cm on UV Light Core

Standard 80W/cm mercury UV lamp

Getting the Most Out of Our 80W/cm Mercury UV Lamp

The Heat Struggle