Hoenle offers advanced UV curing systems that are precisely tailored to specific types of industrial adhesives. The product line includes a variety of devices, such as spot curing units, linear curing units, and area curing systems, featuring different wavelengths and power levels.
UV curing systems, which utilize state-of-the-art UV LED curing units, are widely used in many industries. Ultraviolet curing technology enables fast and precise bonding, fastening, positioning, and sealing of components, ensuring high repeatability and control over the production process.
Applications of UV Curing Systems
In the manufacture of electronics, UV radiation is used to cure adhesives used in the assembly, positioning, and mounting of components, as well as during their encapsulation (potting). UV LED sources can also be used to induce fluorescence. This enables material inspection and supports automated optical inspection and defect detection on production lines.
In the manufacture of medical devices, UV technology is used for bonding, fastening, and sealing components that require a precise curing process. In medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications, high-intensity UV radiation can also be used for surface disinfection and sterilization. UV meters allow for monitoring radiation intensity and verifying process parameters.
In the optical industry, UV LED systems are used for bonding, fastening, and the precise positioning of optical components. Low heat emission is particularly important when processing temperature-sensitive materials. LEDs do not emit infrared (IR) radiation, which limits the heating of components during curing and reduces the risk of deformation.
UV LED curing systems can be integrated into automated production lines. LED monitoring systems detect issues such as short circuits and overheating in individual segments, thereby increasing process reliability. Since the light source does not need to warm up, operation can begin immediately. Short exposure times, stable radiation parameters, and the ability to control the system automatically make UV LED technology well-suited for mass production, even with short production cycles.
| Sources of UV radiation | Dimensions in mm | Wavelength | MW/cm² | Cooling |
| LED Line Emitters | width 10/20/40, variable length | 365/385/395/405/460 | up to 25,000 | air- and water-cooled |
| LED Curing Chambers | internal dimensions: 180×180 / 350×350 | 365/385/395/405/460 | up to 5,000 | air-cooled |
| LED Conveyor Belts | belt width 110–520 | 365/385/395/405/460 | up to 25,000 | air- and water-cooled |
| LED Spotlights | light emission up to Ø 20 | 365/385/405 | up to 20,000 | air-cooled |
| LED Floodlights | light output 20×20 / 40×40 / 100×100 / 200×50 | 365/385/395/405/460 | up to 30,000 | air- and water-cooled |
