UV LED Curing Equipment for Label Printing, Low Temperature Curing Machine for Self-Adhesive Ink
High-Intensity, Low-Temperature UV LED Curing for Self-Adhesive Labels, Narrow Web Printing & Flexible Films
Improve label printing productivity with a high-performance UV LED Curing Equipment designed for UV ink, varnish and coating curing in self-adhesive label production.
This water-cooled UV LED curing system provides high-intensity UV output with selectable 365nm, 385nm, 395nm and 405nm wavelengths, making it suitable for UV LED-compatible inks used in label printing, narrow web flexographic printing, screen printing and other industrial printing processes.
With up to 18 W/cm² UV intensity, 0–100% adjustable output, instant ON/OFF operation and low thermal impact, the system is designed to help printers achieve fast curing while protecting heat-sensitive label substrates.
The emitting window, wavelength, UV intensity and mechanical configuration can be customized according to your printing machine and curing requirements.
Key Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Product Type |
High-Power UV LED Curing System |
| Model |
CG-CT3-16040-1200A
|
| System Power |
1200W |
| UV Intensity |
Up to 18 W/cm² |
| Wavelength |
365 / 385 / 395 / 405nm |
| Cooling |
Water Cooling |
| Working Distance |
30–50mm |
| UV Output Control |
0–100% Dimmable |
| LED Chip |
LG / Seoul |
| Emitting Window |
Customized |
| Expected LED Lifetime |
Up to 20,000 hours |
| Input Voltage |
AC 85–265V |
| Application |
UV Adhesive / Resin / Coating / Ink Curing |
| Certification |
CE / RoHS |
| Warranty |
2 Years |
Designed for Modern Label Printing Lines
The system can be integrated into:
- Narrow web flexographic presses
- UV label printing machines
- Digital label printers
- Rotary screen printing machines
- Screen printing equipment
- Combination printing lines
- Self-adhesive label production lines
- Roll-to-roll printing systems
- Customized OEM printing machines
UV LED Curing for Self-Adhesive Labels
Self-adhesive labels are commonly produced using pressure-sensitive label materials.
Typical substrates include:
- Coated paper
- Uncoated paper
- BOPP
- PP
- PE
- PET
- PVC
- Synthetic paper
- Pressure-sensitive vinyl
- Filmic label materials
UV LED curing can be used for compatible UV inks and coatings printed onto these materials.
The low-temperature characteristics of LED curing make it especially attractive when minimizing thermal impact on flexible substrates is important.
Applications
Self-Adhesive Label Printing
Suitable for:
- Product labels
- Bottle labels
- Cosmetic labels
- Food packaging labels
- Beverage labels
- Pharmaceutical labels
- Industrial labels
- Promotional labels
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can this UV LED system be used for self-adhesive labels?
Yes. It is suitable for compatible UV LED inks and coatings used in self-adhesive and pressure-sensitive label printing.
Q2. Is UV LED curing suitable for plastic labels?
Yes. The low-temperature characteristics of UV LED make it attractive for compatible inks printed on plastic films such as BOPP, PET, PP and PE.
Q3. Which wavelength is recommended for label printing?
395nm and 405nm are common choices, but the correct wavelength depends on the ink's photoinitiator system. 365nm and 385nm configurations are also available.
Q4. Can the UV intensity be adjusted?
Yes. UV intensity can be adjusted from 0–100%.
Q5. What is the maximum UV intensity?
The referenced system can reach up to 18 W/cm², depending on configuration and operating conditions.
Q6. Can it replace a mercury UV lamp on my label press?
It can be used as a replacement for suitable UV LED-compatible inks and applications. We recommend testing the actual ink, substrate, speed and curing requirements before retrofit.
Q7. Does the system require water cooling?
The referenced high-power configuration uses water cooling. Air-cooled versions can be developed for suitable lower-power applications.
Q8. Can the curing width be customized?
Yes. The UV LED emitting window can be customized according to your printing width.
Q9. Can you integrate the module into our existing printing machine?
Yes. OEM and retrofit integration are supported.
Q10. Can you test our UV label ink?
Yes. Customers can provide the ink information and production parameters for application evaluation and UV LED configuration recommendations.
