Unilux LED2000 now fitted as standard on new Rotoflex equipment

Rotoflex has renewed its relationship with Unilux and is to fit, as standard, new VSI and VLI slitter rewinders and DSI and DLI die-cutting machines with Unilux LED2000 series strobe inspection lights.

Rotoflex said LED-based stroboscopes provide the same illumination as the xenon-based technology but lower the cost of ownership

Unilux strobe lights use the stroboscopic effect to visually freeze detailed images, such as labels on a web, allowing operators to clearly view printing, slitting and die-cutting quality at full production speed. The LED250 unit replaces the xenon-based Unilux Guardian strobe on Rotoflex equipment and is seen as offering several improvements in inspection capability.

Rotoflex said LED-based stroboscopes provide the same illumination as the xenon-based technology but lower the cost of ownership by using only 35 percent of the power, and eliminating lamp replacement and downtime caused by lamp burnout. White LEDs also eliminate color distortion and provide more even light distribution than xenon technology. Within a plant, LEDs run at cooler temperatures and emit no ozone gas.

For labels with clear coats and hidden security measures, Unilux UV LED systems provide inspection capability without the need for external filters that reduce the amount of illumination available to excite phosphors and inspect images.

‘Not only do the new Unilux LED strobes offer a more even distribution of light and low glare on reflective material, they also support Rotoflex’s commitment to converter productivity,’ said Manohar Dhugga, Rotoflex director of engineering and service. ‘The Unilux LED strobes are equipped on all new Rotoflex installations and are available as an upgrade on existing installs, allowing users to inspect any flaws in real-time at full production speeds, enhancing overall product quality.’