Description
Arklite is the biggest manufacturer of UV curing lamps and Metal Halide graphic art lamps in India. These UV curing lamps are used world-wide for the curing of inks and coatings. Graphic art lamps are used extensively in the printing industry for plate-making and other applications.
Technology
Arklite manufactures a range of medium pressure mercury arc lamps. These medium pressure mercury lamps are manufactured from high-quality quartz which permits over 90% of the UV energy generated to be transmitted through the lamp.
Graphic Art lamps besides mercury, contain 3 combinations of metal iodides:
- Mercury
- Gallium-Indium
- Iron-Cobalt-Thallium
These are Diazo lamps which emit strongly in 350nm – 450nm range.
| Lamp | Length Range | Wattage Range | UV Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| UV Curing Lamp | 106-300mm | 400-3000w | 254-450nm |
| Graphic Art Lamp | 168-243mm | 1000-6500w | 350-450nm |
Applications
- Copying with UV sensitive materials
- Curing glue/resin
- Polymerization of polyester
- Plate-making (offset printing)
- Curing lacquers/paint/ink
- Diazo copying
- Printed circuit boards exposure
- Copy board lighting
Sectors
- Printing
- Packaging
- Labeling
- CD/DVD manufacturing
- Fiber optic cable production
- Wood products
- Electronics
- Others