GEW launches E2C low energy UV system

GEW has launched the new ‘energy2cure’ E2C system at Labelexpo Americas, which uses 42 percent less energy and permits full color, process printing at full production speed with as little power as 90 W/cm (230W/inch).

Claimed to provide the highest UV output of any low energy UV system, E2C promises sufficient energy at high production speeds without compromising print quality. Delivering savings in energy consumption and costs, users can expect increased efficiency and profitability per job and less substrate waste from inadequate curing or heat damage, says the company. The low energy system also gives a 42 percent CO2 reduction.

‘We are delivering a transformation in UV curing using the latest technology available that will give our customers print run security with increased profitability,’ said marketing manager David Lyus. ‘With continuously increasing energy and consumables costs, more complex ink formulations and thinner substrates, spoilage is expensive. It is vital that we offer UV technology that will bring reductions in waste and production costs and a high level of confidence and security to customers using the product.’

Lamp and reflector technology on the E2C is designed to provide optimized cure on a wide range of inks including base white, screen, black and food compliant formulations. The system is fully air cooled to safely handle the full range of label substrates including very thin and heat-sensitive materials without the need for expensive water installations. Costly press downtimes have also been addressed with the addition of low maintenance design features to speed up lamp and part changeovers.

The new system uses 52 percent less air extraction which creates a quieter working environment and reduces the running costs of plant heating and air conditioning. A stacked Power Tower that reduces the machine footprint by up to 50 percent completes the package.

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