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If an ink is to be compatible with a substrate, the surface tension of the ink must approximate that of the substrate.

The CON-TROL CURE® Felt Tip Dyne Pens measure that surface tension of plastic substrates and other non-porous surfaces.

These chisel-tip markers provide a quick, clean and easy method of testing treatment levels on polymer plastics.

The simple application of a Dyne Pen to the surface or printing side of the tested material will determine its surface tension value. In turn, proving if the wettability of the pen's dyne level has been reached, ensuring good adherence.

Once surface tension is known, the tested material's printability and adhesion properties may then be quantified. The Dyne Pens are tube Colour for easy identification.

Each set contains eight (8) pens in standard levels: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 dynes/cm.

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Liquid Dyne Pen Sets are also available in a spring-valve tip version.

This design keeps the pen's applicator away from the dyne fluid storage to prevent contamination.

Press the tip firmly down to open the valve and flood the tip with fresh fluid.

Each set contains eight pens ranging from 30 to 44 dynes/cm standard levels: 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44. Additional levels from 46 to 60 can be special ordered, 8 pen minimum.

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Precisely measure contact angles and surface tension.

The Pocket Goniometer is a battery operated instrument that measures static contact angle and dynamic surface hysteresis for laboratory and field applications related to gluing, printing and surface related problems.

It is an ideal tool for checking contamination of a specimen and the effects from cleaning and surface treatments.

By placing a liquid droplet on a specimen surface, a contact angle is formed at the contact area. A droplet that "beads up" is non-wetting and a contact angle greater than 90° is displayed. When the droplet "wets out" across the surface, wetting is obtained and the contact angle is less than 90°.

A 6x magnified image of the droplet is displayed on the built-in screen. A reading is quickly made by rotating the protractor until the lines are parallel to the tangent at the contact point. An optional eye-piece provides 7x magnification of the test sample for very accurate readings.

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Features:

• Instant on/instant off
• Emits no heat
• Lamp life over 50,000 hours
• Non-hazardous lamp
• Powered by universal power wall adapter
• Scalable from 1" -1000'
• Available with or without a collimating lens

Benefits:

• No shutters needed
• Able to cure heat sensitive substrates
• No costly replacement parts needed--no downtime!
• Greatly expands market potential to include areas previously unavailable to UV technology
• No need for radiometers
• Collimating lens provides 25% boost in performance

UV curing without heat!

Heat sensitive substrates (films, foils, DVD's, CD's, etc.)

UV curing without radiometers!

Consistent lamp output for the first 50,000 hours! UV curing without replacement lamps!

That's 50,000 Hours!

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The PALM PROBE UV RADIOMETER is a process control instrument designed for measuring UV energy within inaccessible environments.

The PALM (Production Ambient Light Measurement) Probe provides a safe, reliable measurement solution for UV-web and other applications.

The PALM Probe has an extremely wide dynamic range allowing it to measure very low (i.e. fluorescent bulbs) and very high (i.e. powerful UV curing systems) levels of UV.

As the harsh physical conditions inside a UV curing chamber include extreme temperature variations, the PALM Probe is designed to withstand these conditions as well as protect the operator and instrument from damage or electrical shock.

To use, simply hold the base of the instrument and position the light guide under the UV source.

Features of the PALM Probe:

Choose this unit for:

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The CON-TROL-CURE® Variable Speed Conveyorized Curing System is a complete UV curing processor equipped with high-velocity air cooling, heavy-duty ballast, easily accessible lamp housing and rugged conveyor with UV-resistant belt.

The unit comes crated and fully assembled, and is available with customized options to suit your application.

Features:

• 300 WPI systems include tri-power lamp switching (300, 200, 125 WPI)
• 208, 220, 440, 480 Volt, 60 Hertz main power, single phase
• Plexiglass UV absorbing light shields
• Exhaust/vacuum hold-down with blower, tubing, adjustable control
• Available in standard arc lengths from 6 to 77" and standard conveyor widths from 36 to 88.5"
• Custom sizes up to 100" wide available
• Emergency stop interlock system between UV lamps and Nomex fibreglass-coated conveyor belt
• Variable speed conveyor with digital foot per minute indicator (5 -160 FPM) elapsed time indicator and indicator lights
• Encased, fully wired power supply with digital secondary ammeter, indicator lights, high voltage lamp cable, and casters.

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During production, various deposits accumulate on the lamp and reflector surfaces.

These deposits prevent the uniform delivery of UV light to the product.

The CON-TROL-CURE™ UV Lamp and Reflector Maintenance Kit contains everything you need to clean UV lamps and reflectors thoroughly: cleaning solution, soft, lint-free wiping towels, cotton inspection gloves. Enough materials are provided for numerous cleanings.

Recommended Cleanup Procedure:

Always wear cotton inspection gloves when handling the UV lamps. Dampen the lint-free wiping towel with lamp cleaning solution. Wipe the UV lamp lightly with the dampened cloth. Dry and polish lamp with a clean wiper. Lamp is ready to be mounted in the system.

The same procedure can be used for cleaning reflectors.

Never use abrasive cleaning compounds or steel wool for cleaning reflectors; these harsh products will remove the protective finish of the surface and reduce reflector's reflectivity.

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For additional information, contact Novasys or visit UV Process Supply website at www.uvps.com