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WATER-COOLED UV CURING SYSTEM IDEAL FOR METAL DECORATING ON FLAT SHEETS


Fusion Aetek UV Systems, Inc.
1200 Winham Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
Ph: (630) 226-4200

Romeoville, Illinois - Fusion AETEK UV Systems, Inc. announces the availability of the M-Flex UV curing system for new or existing metal decorating presses. The M-Flex compliments Fusion Aetek's existing range of air and water cooled systems and provides fast and efficient interdeck and end of press UV curing of lithographic inks and overprint varnishes on flat metal sheets.

The small cross-section of the M-Flex lamp module allows fitting within tight spaces on existing conveyors, eliminating the need for press extensions or additional conveyors. The extremely high curing efficiency of this UV section can reduce the total number of lamps traditionally needed. Press speeds can be increased, while saving valuable floor space and reducing capital investment for adding or converting the press to run UV inks and varnishes. Features include compact size, water-cooled shutters, replaceable reflector liners for optimum performance and quick disconnect utilities for ease of maintenance and cleaning.

M-Flex lamp modules can be easily moved from one print deck to another if additional curing is needed for harder to cure colors. Standard systems are available for typical sheet sizes of 30" to 50" for most metal decorating presses. Where needed, optional strip belt conveyors are available for interdeck and end press coating stations and drop tables are available where pass-through access is required.

Operating a metal decorating press with UV offers many benefits; it eliminates the environmental concerns of air pollution, print definition is improved, and a high level of scratch and chemical resistance is achieved. The bake times for varnishes are reduced with consequent savings in gas and electrical costs.

Fusion UV Systems, a member company of Fairy Group PLC, Surrey, England is the leading worldwide supplier of Ultraviolet curing systems. The company's UV curing systems are used in manufacturing, printing and coating applications in a broad cross-section of industries. The company is head quartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Offices are located throughout the United States, Europe and Japan with distributors covering 17 other contries.



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