American Ultraviolet has purchased Lesco and Aetek, which includes Fusion Systems UV curing conveyors. Fergesen Design Company has been an authorized distributor for American Ultraviolet since 1981.

American Ultraviolet has been creating effective solutions since 1960 for processes that use UV curable chemistries like inks, coatings and adhesives. Ten of thousands of systems are currently being used in a variety of industries, including spot curing for medical device manufacturing, screen printing, industrial floor coating, aerospace, bathtub refinishing, countertop coating, label printing and hundreds of others. American Ultraviolet and our Lesco UV and Aetek UV Systems divisions have the cure you seek. And all our solutions are backed by one of the best technical and customer support teams in the world.

American Ultraviolet is headquartered in Lebanon, Indiana, and has offices throughout the United States for service and manufacturing.

American Ultraviolet has brought superior ultraviolet curing technology, and customer service, to customers who have discovered that UV saves money in many ways, including:

• UV dryers take up less space, so shops can utilize more revenue-producing equipment
• UV uses less energy, therefore significantly cutting operating costs
• UV ink goes farther than solvent-based ink (up to 60 percent per gallon)
• UV curing can increase throughput four times over solvent-based processes
• Clean-up time practically disappears, adding to the time available for production
• UV technology does not pollute, inside or outside the shop, which means healthier employees, and a healthier, "greener" environment

In addition to printing benefits, UV curing is also used to instantly solidify coatings, inks and adhesives with a cool, clean beam of light. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) found in the noxious, flammable solvents used by conventional coatings, adhesives and inks are completely eliminated. The ultraviolet curing process is a photochemical reaction where free-flowing molecules, excited by UV radiation, link to form solid polymer chains. Small amounts of chemicals known as "Photoinitiators" act as catalysts, allowing the UV-curable adhesives and coatings to remain liquid, then instantly solidify or "cure" the material the split second the UV light hits them.

UV curing involves 100 percent solids in a fluid state, with no hazardous substances released during the cure process. The environmental benefit: the amount of liquid applied before the curing process is the same amount remaining after the curing is complete - no leftovers; no VOC emissions; no compliance problems.

With respect to bonding methods, technology has advanced from glass, steel and mechanical fastened products to multi-level polymer materials and superior ultraviolet (UV) curing methods. And, with the continued movement toward more compact devices, the need to reliably bond smaller and smaller components has never been greater.

Porta-Cure System

Porta-Cure Handheld systems enable one person to easily cure surfaces and substrates that for one rason or another cannot be brought to UV curing equipment. A few examples include bathtubs, countertops, pool cues and flooring that needs to be touched up. Porta-Cures are also often used in testing laboratories and for new product development.

All Porta-Cure systems contain a medium pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp with high efficiency output in the 185-400 nm UV cure range. They also feature ozone-free lamps; and lamps of various length are available for direct interchange to the units.

• Lightweight, fan-cooled handheld lamp assemblies
• Remote power supply with 8' cable to lamp assembly for maximum operational ease and lamp portability
• 120V/60Hz power*
• Low-cost, dependable power supply

Green spot simple reliable:

The attractive, all anodized aluminum green spot is the simple and reliable answer to today's solvent-free manufacturing environment. Assembled with state-of-the-art components, it provides reliable and powerful UV spot cure every time. Its flexible wand delivers dedicated, concentrated UV curing where it is needed, and its compact size ( 9.97 X 12.5" is ideal for research or other manual operations. And a unique "pop off" lid alloes access to the lamp reflector assembly, a big feature fo intensive manufacturing line operations where down time maintenance must be kept to a minimum- this feature allows the user to change lamp reflector assemblies in less than one minute.

• Clean room ready
• Total weight under 14 lbs
• Digital shutter time with foot switch
• Dual-fan cooling system
• 5mm X 1m liquid filled light guide

The Green Spot uses an industry standard super-pressure mercury vapor 100 W lamp, mounted vertically, in a dichroic coated elliptical reflector to generate an intense, consistent 5mm spot of light in the UVA, UVB,UVC and visible ranges. Powered by a solid-state, power regulated power board, the Green Spot maintains 100 watts of continuous power to the lamp. It also features a gravity-close shutter system for safety to the operator and reduced risk of the shutter being stuck in the open position.

Spectrum 100 stainless steel construction:

Green spot 2/100 watt system

• Small 10" X 12.50" stainless box design
• 100 watt bulb, programmable timer
• 10-15 watts of UV output, 2000 plus hours of bulb life and can be used with any standard liquid filled or our new fused fiber filled light guides.
• UV lamp advantage: Spectrum 100W employs premium mercury short arc lamps rather that mercury halide bulbs. Short arc lamps have amuch higher UV otput than halide bulbs which primarily emit visible light. These bulbs also feature the longest bulb life ( 2000 hours)
• Stainless steel construction
• Clean room ready class 100
• Patented Lamp Reflector Assembly Designed for easy access
• Accepts Standard liquid and high power fiber optic light guides
• Power in put 120/220 VAC 50/60 Hz
• Optional Voltage 90/264 VAC 50/60 Hz
• Small 9.75 X 12.5 inch foot print

MK111: Precision higher power

The MK111 is a precision- built ultraviolet light source designed to deliver an intense, concentrated and regulated spot of UV and visible energy through a light guide. This superior optical package is ideal for those critical curing processes that require the ultimate power from a 100 watt platform and can be used for curing adhesives, coatings, inks and other UV materials whose physical location dictates the use of a light wand in the UV delivery system.

• UV output: 20,000 mw/cm2, peak ((@315-400nm), 15,000mw/cm2, rated (@315-400nm), over 25,000mw/cm2 total(UVA, UVB, visible)
• Spectral Output: Visible/UVA/UVB//UVC with factory preset centered @ 265nm (UVA)
• 12,5" X 8"; Height: 10"; 14 lbs 10 oz
• 100W DC mercury vapor short-arc Lamp

Super Spot Max highest power spot and adjustable power

The Super Max offers the process engineer tremendous control and monitoring from both local and remote monitoring locations. It is ideal for any spot curing application where high UV intensity at highest regulation is required for process speed improvement, regulatory compliance and superior cure strength. It is perfect for curing adhesives, coatings, inks and other UV curable materials where physical location cure area dictate the use of a discrete fiber optic UV delivery system. Featuring a membrane front panel and a powerful RS485 serial interface, it allows access to every parameter of the process from the shop floor or the supervisor's desk. It is powerful but used friendly. Data max software creates records for every cure cycle, keeping them in its built in memory until download and reset. Simple alphanumeric commands add to the ultra flexible serial interface capabilities. The Super Spot Max also features a proprietary Optical Feedback system that insures uniform output irradiance and optimal process validation.

• UVA Peak (@315-400nm) 25,000mw/cm2; UVA rates (@315-400nm) 20,000mw/cm2; total intensity (UVA, B, C, vis) 30,000mw/cm2
• Spectral output: Vis/UVA/UVB/UVC; major peaks @356nm, 254nm, 302nm and 405nm; filterable
• 5.5 X 11 X 13.5" deep; 20lbs
• Mercury vapor, 100W DC short arc
• Liquid filled or fiber optic light guide

Super Spot Max HP (high power is built on the same hardware a software platform as the Super Max, however it is designed to deliver the most extreme UV and visible spot area energy and intensity ever achieved. The Super Spot Max HP is recommended for very high speed process lines and specialty applications that require either extreme intensity or spit second cure times with superior cure strength. It is particularly useful for full automatic applications that require either extreme intensity or split second cure times with superior cure strength. It is particularly useful for full automatic applications. Because of the extreme intensity, we only recommend the use of fiber optic delivery systems with the Super Spot Max HP

• UVA Peak(315-400nm) 30,00mw/cm2; UVA rates ( @315-400nm) 25,000 mw/cm2; total intensity (UVA,B,C.V) 45,000mw/cm2
• Spectral output: Vis/UVA/UVB/UVC; major peaks @ 365nm, 254nm,302nm, 312nm and 405nm; filterable
• 8.6 X 11 X 13.5" deep; 20lbs
• 200W DC short arc
• High temp Fiber Optic light guide

Ultramax LED 4 watt 365 nanometers

The UltraMAX LED UV curing system from the Lesco Division of American Ultraviolet offers super high output LEDs and is so robust and reliable that it can be used as an R&D unit, or in a full-time manufacturing environment.

The UltraMAX LED offers several significant advantages over other standard spot curing units, such as no warm-up time and no need to replace consumables like bulbs, reflectors, IR filters and light guides. This LED's UV output will remain consistent for more than 25,000 hous without any degradation and it comes standard with 3675nm wavelength LED's. If you prefer, for no additional charge, you can request 390nm, 405nm, or 480nm wavelengths that will meet many standard UV curing applications or requirements.

• 4 watts of UV output standard 365 nm
• 110 or 200V; 50/60 Hz
• Programmable timer with footswitch
• Up to 4 LED heads available (each with 3' cables)
• 3' leg

Mighty spot for ink jet applications

The Mighty Spot from American Ultraviolet is the ideal spot curing answer for digital ink jet printers and anyone who cures inks on items such as small bottles, small devices and small substrates. The Mighty Spot provides high performance with 400 watts of broadband UV energy with a 1 1/4" arc length.

• Lightweight lamp head assembly
• Elapsed-time indicator
• Broad spectrum UV lamp for maximum versatility
• Dual-fan cooling system
• 5 mm x 1 m liquid-filled light guide

Rocket:

The Rocket has adjustable UV power 6,000 to 20,000 mw/cm2 Rocket Cure is a powerful new class of UV spot cure system with a wealth of exclusive features. You can get adjustable UV power from 6,000 to 20,000 mW/cm2, Optional Opto Feedback guarantees you consistent UV output over the entire functional life of the lamp. Rocket Cure is the only spot cure system without a liquid light guide in the UV delivery system. This allows Rocket Cure to deliver spot radiation from 254 nm to 450 nm, assuring complete depth curing, surface to the substrate.

Clean room concerns? Rocket Cure uses sealed bearings and brushless DC cooling fan motors so there are no contamination worries. The unit is constructed from anodized aluminum and brushed stainless steel. The rocket has uncompromising quality. Light weight - just 20 ounces - makes Rocket 225 irradiator easy to handle. For repetitive spot curing, it can be placed on the optional mounting base. Maintenance is a breeze with simple plus-in lamp replacement. No focusing is required. Enjoy the highest level of performance on spot curing with Rocket Cure. (Protected under U.S. patent number 5,426,697.)

Aetek Ultra Pak:

Aetek UV Systems Ultrapak shuttered UV systems use high per foremance optics and optimize UV output, thus utilizing your presses full mechanical capabilities and ensuring the successful curing of UV inks coatings and adhesives at all press speeds and for many different applications, including flexography, web offset, rotogravure, rotary screen, ink jet and variable data (C1 and DOD ) processes these units are ideal for curing substrates from 5" to 25"

• Standard lamp lengths from 6" to 25"
• Highly focused irradiator maximizes output to allow faster press speeds
• 400 W/inch medium pressure mercury vapor lamp
• Robust design offers multiple safety interlocks for operator safety
• Voltages include 208, 220, 230-240, 460-480 60Hz and 220, 240, 380, 400, 415, 440/50Hz
• Enhanced productivity as minimal cleaning is required between jobs.
• Inks coatings and adhesives stay open until exposed to ultraviolet radiation
• Improved print quality through high-resolution images and near perfect tone reproduction
• EPA-recommended, Green, Best Available Control Technology ( BACT) allows you to be environmentally responsible.
• Open new markets and build existing business around high performance inks, coatings and adhesives.

Aetek UVXL

Aetek UVXL shuttered UV system is the universal curing system for 34" to 100" substrates. This industry standard has been called on for almost 50 years to cure UV inks, coatings and adhesives at all production speeds, in numerous industries, and for a wide range of applications, including metal decorating, wide web, flexography, web offset, rotogravure, rotary screen, screen printing, and industrial 3D applications.

• Remote operator control for ease of use
• Standard lamp lengths form 6" to 60" in single or XLMC multi-lamp configurations
• 400-600 watts/inch medium pressure mercury vapor lamps
• Voltages include 208, 220, 240, 460-480/ 60Hz ; and 220, 240, 400, 415, 440/ 50 Hz
• Enhanced productivity as minimal cleaning is required between jobs
• Ionks coating and adhesives stay "open" until exposed to ultraviolet radiation
• Improved print quality through high resolution images and near perfect tone reproduction
• Open new markets and build existing business around high- performance UV curable inks, coatings and adhesives.

C Series with Fusion Light Sources:

C series include C636, C612 and C2000. All feature Fusion electrode-less light sources with power ratings of 300 and 600/400 watts/inch. Also available are Fusion light sources with three different spectral outputs to exactly match the curing requirements of the selected UV chemistry. These industrial grade UV curing systems are built to withstand around the clock production cycles and designed to meet the rigorous demands of commercial applications.

Model C636:

6" cure, 1 or 2 rows of lamps, F300 Fusion electrodless lamp, 5-100FPM variable belt speed, 0-4" lamp focus adjustment

Model C612:

6, 10 and 12" cure widths, 1 or 2 rows of lamps, F33, F450 and F600 Fusion electrode-less lamps, 1-110 FPM variable belt speed and 0-4" lamp focus adjustment

Model C 2000:

10-40" cure widths, 1 to 2 rows of lamps, F33, F450, F600 Fusion electrode-less lamps, 1-110 FPM variable belt speed and 0-4" lamp focus adjustment.

CA Series

Mini-curing Systems

The mini-curing system is the workhorse for small production pieces and cures substrates up to six inches wide. The mini- Conveyor provides intense ultraviolet energy that is ideal for curing ultraviolet paints, inks coatings and adhesives and color matching. The min-conveyor is available in standard three-foot length or the extended 54-inch with additional conveyor areas for in-feed and out feed.

• 2-100 FPM speed control and FPM indicator
• 6"-wide, UV resistant fiberglass belt
• Vacuum hold down
• 6", 300W/inch curing lamp
• 120 Volts/60Hz/20Amps

Standard Conveyors

More and more screen printers are discovering the benefits of our systems, including space, energy and ink savings, quadrupled through put, greatly reduced cleanup, a healthier environment and healthier employees. Cure widths from 6'' to 88.5" with 3 ft, 6 ft and 12 ft standard lengths. Single or double 300W/inch lamps available.

Super cool Conveyors:

The State-of-the-art conveyor curing system maintains substrate temperatures at or below 98 degrees F. All systems are elliptically focused and incorporate replaceable reflector liners in heat sink extrusion. Each lamp assembly utilizes steel-bladed cooling fans and high-voltage key-locked connectors. The exhaust/vacuum system lamp evacuation airflow design and infrared filters insure low operating temperature for heat sensitive substrates.

• Single, double and triple-lamp configuration
• Individually controlled lamps operate at 300, 200 and 125 W/inch
• Additive lamps operate at 400 W/inch
• 13" to 20" conveyors.
• 5 to 160 FPM variable speed

Multicure Conveyor:

The multicure conveyor system cures very heat sensitive substrates that require large dosages of ultraviolet energy to cross link UV chemistry. It is the proven solution for UV curing of heat sensitive circuit boards. It is also ideal for silicone potting; sealing and gasket; medical, ophthalmic, and orthodontic plastic bonding and sealing; and thin film/sensitive substrates. With the ability to edge handle PCB's and provide digital speed readout, the Multicure can be integrated into an existing production line.

• Choice of Fusion or conventional mercury vapor arc lamps
• Variable speed belt
• Vacuum hold down
• Adjustable lamp height
• Shelf for the power supply

Spinster Bottle Curing Systems

The spinster UV bottle Curing System instantaneously cures all sides of screen printed plastic, metal, and glass containers from 1/4 oz to 1 gallon. Round, square, hex, oval, or tapered bottles can be cured.

• Variable speed
• Can be used with 6" and 10": lamps
• Designed for microwave or mercury arc UV curing system
• Require only 15 sq ft. of floor space
• Patented technology

Retrofit and "add-on" Air-cooled Systems

Adding ultraviolet curing to existing gas, electric or infrared conveyors is easy with irradiators, lamps and supplies. Custom designed exhaust/vacuum systems install below the belt, while the curing system is installed on top.

The retrofit kits includes a labeled, digital encased power supply; a focused air cooled lamp assembly; optical shielding; and an optional vacuum/exhaust hold-down with blower.

• Extruded aluminum, elliptically focused reflector
• Replaceable polished aluminum reflector liners
• Complete wired power supply and lamp intensity controls
• Tri-power lamp switching (300,200, 125W/inch
• Custom air seals to prevent lamp overcooling

Opthalmic - Flex coat lens coating

Flood cure - Cures a zone up to 7.75 L" X 7.75 W X 6.0 H

• Cure chamber 8"W X 8"L
• Part height up to 6: standard
• Removable irradiator built in
• High intensity UV arc
• To 500W
• Intensity uniformity plus or minus 10%
• Chamber door lock
• SMEMA compatible interface
• Auto timer, hour meter, timer/manual selector, shutter actuating footswitch, PC I/O
• 110-240 Vac. 50/60 Hz selectable

Custom design - Available upon request.

The 3SR6

The three station rotating is a solution to the challenge of curing irregular shapes and targets that are 10 inches or less in height. The 3SR cures all sides of the target evenly and provides an automated sequence to load and unload parts while the UV curing process is in progress.

Constructed of brushed 18 gauge stainless steel, the 3SR is a professional grade production UV curing system ready for around the clock in most demanding and high volume production environments.

• UV source: Fusion F300, Fusion F450 or 6" mercury arc lamp.
• Voltage: 115V, 10,50 or 60Hz
• Rotational speed of target: Selectable, 8 to 60 RPM
• Current: 12 A or 3 A
• Controls: Power on/off, emergency power off and load warning light
• Exhaust requirements: 600cfm @ 1.00 inches water, blower built in.

The Spinster

The Spinster UV bottle curing system instantaneously cures all sides of bottles from 1/4 oz to 1 gallon. Round, square, oval or tapered bottles of various sizes can be run one after the other with little or no adjustment between the various sizes. The Spinster has a unique rotational conveyor and reflector design placement that ensures complete 360 degree curing.

• lamp options 6" (300 watt/inch) or 10" (300 W/inch) or 375 watt/inch
• Caster mounted fully shielded entrance and exit tunnels
• Variable speed curing capacity
• Foot print: 42 inches in diameter and requires 15 feet of floor space
• UV inks coating and adhesives can be applied to metal, plastic or glass containers
• These inks are scratch, solvent and abrasion resistant which is ideal for container decoration

OPC-6

OPC-6 is a portable light weight, all-in one UV curing system that makes curing surfaces like wood and concrete very simple. It also can be used to cure inks and coatings on floors, countertops and bathtubs.

The shuttered, proximity-sensor equipped with lamp assembly assures exposure of only the selected surfaces, while the versatile lamp assembly allows the lamp to be mounted parallel or perpendicular, to the "hocky sticky" accessories direction of travel. The QPC-6 can also be handheld for non-floor applications

• 30 foot leat from lamp to power supply assembly speeds up productivity
• Proximity sensor in lamp assembly prevents unwanted exposure
• High-intensity output lamp ( 300W/inch)
• Simple 120V/60Hz/16.5A operation
• All-in-one design with telescoping handle for simple transportation

Self propelled floor cure system:

The floor cure system cures clear coatings on concrete, marble, and even hardwood floors, and are commonly used in showrooms manufacturing and processing plants, warehouses, hospitals, assisted living facilities, commercial office space and residential properties- anywhere you want solid surface flooring to look good and last a long time. The floor cure also cures clear coatings on walkways, safety striping and signage, allowing for quick easy cleanups.

The Floor Cure is self-propelled enabling the operator to simply walk behind the unit, guiding its direction- no pushing necessary. This "green" technology cures coatings quickly, emits no VOC's, is low odor, and is exceptionally durable and very easy to maintain. Floors look great, and annual floor maintenance costs are reduced, because floors will not need to be recoated as often and fewer maintenance supplies will be required.

• Self-propelled
• High-intensity (300W/in) and focused reflector provide high peak irradiance
• PLC-controlled for easy operation; easy-to reach youch screen display
• Removable lamp module for ease of maintenance and simple lamp replacement
• Incorporated shutter system in "standby" mode
• "green"-no VOC's, exposure top solvent vapors or flammability
• Variable speed control settings and easy access control panel
• 200-240V. 30 amp operation
• Emergency shut down.