GEW - Model AeroLED2 -UV LED Curing Systems

AeroLED2 is a next generation, higher power UV LED system for full cure, printing, coating and converting applications up to 70cm wide; AeroLED2 offers a 30% increase in electrical power (70W / cm), a 30% increase in UV dose (170mJ / cm²) and a 40% increase in UV irradiance (26W / cm²) compared to its predecessor, AeroLED.

AeroLED2 is also ArcLED compatible. Using the same fan and ducting arrangement as the industry standard E2C, customers have total flexibility to switch between UV arc and AeroLED2 on any station. No filters are required due to the high redundancy, making maintenance a breeze. Moreover any customers with GEW’s RHINO/RLT power supply platform can upgrade to LED within a matter of hours, by simply changing the cassettes and running a software upgrade.

Following its predecessor, in an AeroLED2 system air is extracted by a single centralised fan sited away from the press. There is no need for integrated fans or electronics in the individual lampheads, which eliminates the high pitched noise and risk of failure that these bring. AeroLED2 features the same LED chassis and core components as GEW’s LeoLED2 lamphead, for proven reliability. As with LeoLED2, the lamphead has tough watertight seals to protect the LED modules from ingress and to make cleaning easy and safe. Every aspect of the design has been carefully considered to deliver robust performance and long-term reliability.

AeroLED2’s efficient optical design enables the lowest energy usage of all GEW products. This delivers energy savings of up to 55% when compared to a conventional UV arc system – you can find out your potential energy savings on our ROI calculator. In addition to offering greatly reduced operating costs, printers upgrading to AeroLED2 are able to free up >50% of mains capacity, which can then be used to install new machinery and subsequently increase production capability. Two AeroLED2 systems have a lower electrical supply requirement than just one conventional arc UV system.

A further advantage of LED is its predictability and stability of UV output in the curing process. AeroLED2 delivers improved process control by ensuring stable UV output year after year, and eliminates the uncertainty of conventional UV lamps, reflectors and mechanisms to ensure consistent production quality. As is the case with all new GEW UV products, AeroLED2 uses GEW’s RHINO power supply and control range, for ultimate reliability with Industry 4.0 approved, IoT Remote Monitoring as standard.

• Fully air-cooled – Single centralised fan system for quiet and reliable operation. No chiller required. Significantly reducing investment cost and power consumption. No heat exhausted onto press or into press room. Air can be ducted out.
• Cut your energy costs by up to 55%, with ROIs on new machinery less than 1 year. No ozone, no mercury.
• Most efficient curing – Large window gives maximum light extraction. Longer dwell time increases dose. LEDs now closer to window, meaning increased irradiance.
• Improved reliability – AeroLED2 and LeoLED2 share the same core components, enabling high volume, industrialised manufacture and improved reliability. Embedded temperature sensors constantly monitor the LEDs to ensure safe, long-term operation and reliability.
• Easy maintenance – Tough watertight seals protect LEDs from ingress and make for easy cleaning. GEW’s standard cassette design for easy maintenance. No integrated fans or electronics in lamphead. Robust air-cooled heatsinks are easily accessible.
• Longest LED warranty – AeroLED2 diodes have an expected lifetime of >30,000 hours. GEW offers up to 5 years optional warranty, irrespective of running hours.
• Free up mains capacity with electrical requirements over 50% less than arc – two AeroLED2 systems use less mains capacity than one E2C system!

• Max electrical power : 70W / cm
• Wavelength : 395nm*
• Irradiance at window : 26W / cm2
• Typical dose @ 100m / min : 170mJ / cm2**
• Maximum length : 70cm
• Standard cross section : 110mm W x 190mm H
• Cooling : Air
• Standard max
• operating temperature : 35oC (95oF)
• Standard max humidity : Non-condensing
• Expected diode lifetime : >30,000 hours