The Science of UV Curing for the Future

If UV curing is your primary interest, MVG manufacturers the most advanced UV technology in the world. MVG takes an integrated approach to this technology, from user friendly software through manufacturing all parts in the United States. MVG also offers customized installations.

Ultraviolet curing (commonly known as UV curing) is a photochemical process in which high-intensity ultraviolet light is used to instantly cure or “dry” inks, coatings or adhesives.  Using light instead of heat, the UV curing process is based on a photochemical reaction. Liquid monomers and oligomers are mixed with a small percent of photoinitiators, and then exposed to UV energy. In a few seconds, the products – inks, coatings or adhesives instantly harden.

“UV curable inks and coatings were first used as a better alternative to solvent-based products. Conventional heat- and air-drying works by solvent evaporation. This process shrinks the initial application of coatings by more than 50% and creates environmental pollutants. In UV curing, there is no solvent to evaporate, no environmental pollutants, no loss of coating thickness, and no loss of volume. This results in higher productivity in less time, with a reduction in waste, energy use and pollutant emissions.” Info from Hereaus.

Our engineers and designers have made the most advanced UV light trains on the market today and we are constantly improving the functionality and software to better enhance the productivity of the end user.