1. Product
Description
The UV drying systems manufactured by GEW (EC) Limited are designed for the instantaneous
drying of inks, varnishes and adhesives that are sensitive to ultra violet (UV) light.
A typical web colour printing press comprises several printing stations in line, each station applying
ink of a different colour. The ink printed on the first station must be thoroughly dry before entering
the second station to avoid contaminating the press. A drying unit containing a high power UV
lamp is located between print stations. The web passes through a ‘web slot' in the drier and travels
past the lamp. UV drying is effectively instantaneous, allowing the press to be run at high speed.
An extra drying unit may be located at the end of the web for drying varnish applied after the final
printing.
The
e-Brick
is a highly integrated power supply designed specifically for powering UV lamps in
drying systems. The
e-Brick
features integrated controls and all necessary hardware to control
the UV system including lamp cooling, safety interlock features, and a press interface allowing the
UV curing to be controlled automatically.
The
e-Brick
power supply is a component part of a GEW UV drying system. A complete system
would also include GEW UV dryer(s) e.g.
VCP
, custom cabling, fan cooling, ducting and a human
machine interface (HMI) to control the operation of the system. Systems vary in complexity and the
scope of supply differs depending on the application; all systems require commissioning by trained
personnel.
This manual should be referred to alongside the user manuals and installation information for the
other components in the system.
This user manual has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines set out in EN12100 and
EN60204.
GEW UV
e-Brick
installation and operating manual
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