Air-cooled UV curing of optical fibers
OmniCure®AC8225-F and AC8225-F+ UV LED curing systems are specifically designed for curing optical fibers. With a customizable optical design and state-of-the-art end optics, the AC8225-F and AC8225-F+ deliver high peak irradiance and exceptional uniformity at specific working distances for fast, uniform curing when coating optical fibers. The AC8225-F provides a peak irradiance of 12 W/cm2 at a working distance of 10 mm to 18 mm. To further increase process speed, the AC8225-F+ system provides a peak irradiance of up to 16 W/cm2 and features an optional, replaceable outer window for added protection. Both the AC8225-F and AC8225-F+ use patented LED control technology for superior uniformity and have the ability to connect multiple systems while maintaining optical uniformity between each system.
The OmniCure AC8225-F/ F+ UV LED light guide curing systems reduce power consumption by up to 60% compared to conventional arc lamp systems, delivering exceptional cost savings without affecting belt speed. With a lifetime of over 40,000 hours and no replacement parts required, maintenance costs are further reduced.
Features and specifications
| Feature | Advantages |
|---|---|
| High irradiance | High speed, even when curing fibers |
| Customizable end optics | Powerful peak irradiance and exceptional uniformity at specific working distances |
| Patented LED control technology | Exceptional uniformity across the entire curing area |
| Connect multiple systems with +/- 10% uniformity between heads | Uniform and consistent curing across any size curing area |
| Air-cooled | Easy to integrate into any workstation. No additional ventilation, ozone extraction, or cooling required |
| Highly efficient LED modules | Cost savings through up to 60% reduction in energy consumption compared to arc lamp systems |
| Compact size | Easy to integrate into new or existing production lines |
| Typical LED lifetime of 40,000 hours | Reduced operating costs compared to arc lamp solutions |
| Narrow output wavelength for the LED | Increased yield of parts compared to arc lamp systems due to lower curing temperatures |
| Technical data | AC8225-F | AC8225-F+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LED peak wavelengths | 395 nm ± 5 nm | |||
| Active optical range | 225 x 15 mm | |||
| Power consumption | 500 W | 600 W | ||
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 235 x 80 x 218 mm | 235 x 80 x 220 mm | ||
| Typical peak radiation (W/cm2) related to working distance: | ||||
| Working distance 10 mm | 11,7 | 16,3 | ||
| Working distance 13 mm | 12,2 | 16,0 | ||
| Working distance 15 mm | 12,4 | 15,3 | ||
| Working distance 18 mm | 12,3 | 14,1 | ||
| Weight (kg) | 2,7 | |||
| Longitudinal uniformity (at 100% intensity setting) | Better than ± 10% | |||
| Operating voltage | 48 V GS ± 2 V | |||
| Cooling | Air | |||
| Life expectancy | >40,000 hours | |||
| Automation | Integrated PLC controls | |||
| LED warranty | 3 years or 20,000 operating hours | |||