The robust Nordson® CoolWave 2® UV systems offer the most reliable, durable and cost-effective ultraviolet curing performance for a wide range of varied products and applications.
- Dichroic-coated temperature stable glass reflectors for cooler operation
- No internal gasketing virtually eliminates possibility of arcing
- Greater application flexibility with range of precisely focused and flood reflector geometries
Wood and Building Products Most woodworking and construction products are pre-finished using UV-curable stains, lacquers and top coatings to provide superior stain resistance and durability.
Wood Products:
- Moldings and trim
- Cabinets
- RTA panels
- Particleboard and MDF (medium-density fiberboard)
- Pre-assembled furniture and case goods
Building Products:
- PVC sheets and tiles
- Pre-finished hardwood strip flooring and two- and three-layer engineered parquet
- Cement-board siding
- Window and door components
Automotive Product ManufacturingUV curing is the preferred method in a number of automotive assembly operations that apply several UV-curable materials:
- Liquids and powders used for exterior hard coats, protective topcoats and clear coats
- Clear coatings for increased protection of interior trim
- Printed inks for instrument panels and decorative overlays
Automotive Products:
- Head/Tail reflectors
- Exterior trim including moldings, weather stripping, alloy wheels, and body panels
- Interior trim, such as dashboard panels, wood and PVC door and steering wheel trim
- Decorative overlay for instrument panels
Electronic Product Manufacturing Electronic manufacturing involves a very broad range of applications using adhesives and coatings and inks. The use of UV-curable adhesives is an effective method for potting, encapsulating or bonding small parts and interconnects, replacing more conventional methods.
Electronic Products:
- Loudspeaker assembly
- Die attachments
- Strain reliefs
- Magnet bonding
- Flip chips
- Wire tacking
UV-curable coatings and printed electronics are now commonly used during manufacturing to increase throughput, minimize handling, and allow for more efficient assembly processes.
Electronic Products:
- Printed circuit boards
- Cell phone keypads and displays
- LCD displays
- OLEDs
- Semiconductors
- Ribbon cables
Life Sciences/Medical Device ManufacturingUV curing plays a significant role in the production of medical devices, from surface treatment, adhesive-based bonding, and pressure-sensitive applications, to product decorating with screen, offset, pad and ink jet systems.
Bonding Applications
- Syringes
- Guide wires
- Tubing
- Oxygenators
- Medical tapes and transdermal patches
Marking and Decorating
- IV bags
- Syringes
- Catheters
- Arterial locators
- Test strips
Coating Applications
Wire and Cable ManufacturingBonding, marking and color-coding applications are routinely used in the manufacture of wire and cable manufacturing.
Wire and Cable Products:
- Fiber optics are color coded for identification
- UV-curable matrix material is used to bond optical fibers
- Cable jackets are UV marked and coded for abrasion resistance
Optical Media (CDs/DVDs) ManufacturingReliable, durable quality is required in the manufacture of CDs and DVDs. UV curing delivers those results throughout the decorating, coating and adhesive bonding processes.
Optical Media Products:
- Imaging of non-data side with screen-printed or ink jet ink
- Clear coatings on data side to provide scratch and abrasion resistance
- Optical Bonding of two plastic layers of media to produce DVDs
Pipe and Tube Manufacturing
High-speed pipe and tube manufacturing operations use clean, virtually instantaneous UV curing of the pigmented and clear coatings applied during production.
Pipe and Tube Products:
Galvanized tubing
Electrical and pneumatic conduit
Water pipes
Nordson offers quality products, outstanding systems engineering and a responsive support network that reaches around the world.