Already a market leader in the narrow web sector, the company has its sights firmly set at diversification into both the newsprint and commercial web offset markets as well as coating and silicone release with a UV system they say will bring unprecedented savings to users.

IsoCure is a fully water-cooled UV curing system designed for medium- and wide-format printing and coating applications in arc lengths from 50cm (20″) up to two metres (78.75″). It can be fitted to existing machines or OEM specified on central impression, in-line and sheet-fed presses, as well as laminators and bridge units over conveyers. A compact, reduced cross-section footprint facilitates installation.

When asked what was different about IsoCure, Managing Director, Malcolm Rae said: “Typically, UV systems require large exhaust fans, ducting and manifolds to remove the ozone and heat generated by the UV lamps when curing. IsoCure seals the lamp in its own temperature-controlled micro-climate in isolation from the plant or print room, eliminating the expenditure of ambient air for cooling and ozone extraction.

“Instead of being ducted to the outside of the building, ozone is safely destroyed within the lamphead. This gives unprecedented savings in UV system operating costs because expensive heated or air-conditioned factory air is no longer consumed. This also yields increased lamp life as airborne contaminants and dust particles are not sucked into the lamphead. Furthermore, since no ducting or exhaust fans are needed, IsoCure allows neater, more compact installation with significantly reduced noise levels.”

GEW manufacturers energy-saving UV curing systems for all makes of printing and converting machines and supplies both original equipment manufacturers as well as UV upgrades for existing equipment.

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