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In 2007 UVEXS Incorporated celebrated its 30th birthday! Since 1977 UVEXS has been an industry leader in the design and manufacture of UV curing systems and high performance photopolymer chemistries. UVEXS has led the way in innovative solutions for UV curing equipment, and UV-curable inks, adhesives and coatings. For example UVEXS developed excellent UV-curable and non-UV inks uniquely formulated for the pad printing industry. In 2002 UVEXS also introduced four new ink series for the screen printing market. These inks (202A; 203; 206; 209A) were specially designed for the 11 most common substrates of the screen printing market. (Vinyl; Polycarbonate; ABS; Mylar; HDPE; Metals; PVC, Glass, Ceramics; Polypropylene; Acrylic). With a continuing commitment to research and development, UVEXS has brought the flexibility and efficiency of the UV process to fulfill a myriad of manufacturing, decorating and packaging needs. UVEXS continues to provide specialty inks for an ever-broadening range of printing applications.
A brief history of UV Curing in pad printing is given in the article below, tracing technical developments in the last fifty years. UVEXS Inc.'s role & focus in UV cured pad inks is described. The reasons for, advantages of, and unique rheology needs of pad printing are explained. 18 process and product attributes are listed and discussed. UV Curing Equipment Specifications and Process Monitoring Requirements are detailed. Potential applications of UV Inks are given. The article ends with a brief note describing UVEXS's company history. |