What is UV treatment?
UV curing is a process in which exposure to ultraviolet light causes treatment of fluid or film. During the curing, the chemical compound is set and solidified into its final form. UV curing is used for a wide range of products including adhesives, resins, inks and coatings. Companies that produce products for cure under UV light often often sell devices that are used for UV treatment such as lamps and bulbs.
There are several different ways to work the curing process. All of them include a chemical reaction that is caused by exposure to light in the ultraviolet area of the spectrum. Classically, this is achieved by a mixture of material and the so -called Photoinitiator, a chemical that starts a reaction when it is exposed to light. In the case of a UV -intended product, a photinitiator only works when exposed to UV light.
A specific wavelength of light usually depends. Many products are designed to cure when exposed to light mEZI 200 and 400 nanometers, also known as UVA, UVB and UVC light. The product usually denotes the intensity and wavelength needed for curing to use the appropriate equipment. If not using the right equipment can lead to a bad medicine that creates coloring, cracking, sticky and other problems.
One of the great advantages of UV curing is that it can be designed to work very quickly, and provides quick curing so that the assembly lines are not kept waiting for completion. In addition, people can work in their free time with unused material because they will not cure in the normal light of the room. Furnishing too quickly is a common problem with many epoxides, inks and related products that can be prevented by UV treatment.
Something you may be aware of when working with ultraviolet systems, is that even if light is not Visible, it can cause eye damage. Peopleshould wear eye protection and should avoid this area if possible while the lights are on. Most ultraviolet lights emit some visible light that can serve as a warning that will alert people to the fact that the lights are on. It is important that technicians and people working on the facility are aware of the risk of excessive exposure to UV radiation to take action.