UV LED lights for screen exposure and digital printing technology have become common in recent years. With many benefits—such as speed, consistency, and low energy consumption—it’s easy to see why LEDs have become such a popular technological component. The implementation of this technology in printing solutions is highly beneficial in a workplace with a demanding consumer base. UV LED lights for screen printing allow for better adaptability and growth. As the printing industry moves towards more sustainable and cutting-edge equipment, UV LED lights have cemented their place in innovation.
Speed
As mentioned above, the main benefits of using UV LED lights for screen exposure are speed, reliability, and low energy consumption. UV LED lights are ideal for screen exposures. Photopolymer emulsions are fast and UV LEDs accelerate the exposure process, greatly cutting down on exposure time. Reducing exposure time and improving screen turnaround is a highly valuable benefit in any work environment.
Consistency & Accuracy
One huge benefit of UV LED light exposure is the consistency of exposure performance. UV LED lights allow for the optimization of exposure light output to fully penetrate the emulsion. This leads to the production of more accurate screen exposures and consistency between exposures. Screen exposure units utilizing UV LED lights can be optimized to provide a complete and accurate UV exposure. This lends itself to providing high-quality, reliable results in minimal time.
Lower Energy Consumption
UV LED light bulbs have a longer lamp light than other light sources. Reduced exposure times also contribute to lower energy consumption. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Energy, UV LED light bulbs are more environmentally friendly, since they convert almost all of their energy into light, with only a small amount wasted as heat. The bulbs also provide power efficiently with virtually no warm-up time and therefore lower operating temperatures; this could reduce interference with emulsion or capillary films during exposure. This reliability is ideal for printers because it reduces mistakes due to machine error and allows for operations to progress smoothly and sustainably.
EXILE’s V-Lux Screen Exposure Unit
EXILE’s V-Lux screen UV exposure units boast all of the qualities discussed above and more. Designed for computer-to-screen applications, the V-Lux is easy to operate and is an investment that guarantees money saved down the line. They also perfectly complement CTS printing systems, such as EXILE’s Spyder products.
The V-Lux uses optimized and consistent UV LEDs that are laid out in a full panel array to provide a focused even spread of UV light across the entire screen. The bulbs, which have a lamp life of over 50,000 hours, were specifically selected to provide the ideal wavelength for any type of screen emulsion. Its ergonomic, free-standing design saves space and allows for quick and simple screen loading and unloading. With the V-Lux, exposure time ranges from seconds to half a minute.
The use of UV LEDs in the V-Lux exposure unit allows it to target the “sweet spot” of all types of emulsion. The full array panel of UV LED lights utilizes multiple rows of LEDs to ensure full, focused, and consistent coverage of the entire screen. Combined with EXILE’s Spyder computer-to-screen systems, the V-Lux generates high-quality results with less undercutting than with the use of film positive, assuring maximum productivity in workflow.
The bottom line is that V-Lux’s optimized UV LEDs provide fast and accurate exposure, have a longer lamp life than standard light sources, and allow for low energy consumption and cooler operating temperatures. Its computer-to-screen design means no glass or vacuum and it is fitted with an LCD touchscreen. The screen features fully automatic or manual operation and is programmable with 15 different memory presets. It is simply the most cost-efficient, quality UV LED exposure unit on the market.
Why Choose EXILE Technologies
EXILE Technologies is the premier manufacturer of pre-press printing solutions, such as computer-to-screen printing systems, exposure units, thermal imagesetters, and more. Each product is ingeniously designed and pairs innovation with affordability to meet the needs of each customer. With the steady movement towards computer-to-screen technology within the screen printing industry, EXILE is at the forefront of providing high-quality pre-press screen printing products that show great overhead cost reduction.
With 30 years of experience and offices in both the U.S. and the U.K., we offer products and support services on a global scale and meet the demanding requirements of screen rooms and print shops everywhere. Shop our V-Lux exposure unit products today and witness the beneficial results of UV LED lights to your workflow.
