OUR INFRARED & UV CURING TECHNOLOGIES

Choosing the right curing or drying system in your press configuration is a critical decision. At Benford we don’t just supply lamps, we provide engineered solutions tailored to your specific printing presses, ink sets, substrates, and production goals.

Whether you are looking for the extreme energy efficiency of our ECO-LED UV curing, the versatile power of Conventional UV, or the rapid drying of IRH, our modular systems are designed for seamless integration and to maximise our customer’s return on investment.

AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES

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CONVENTIONAL UV

The Industry Standard for Versatility. Our most flexible UV curing system, capable of curing the widest range of traditional UV inks and high-build specialty coatings on any substrate. Best for: Heavy-duty packaging, metal decorating, and specialised industrial applications. Key spec: Broad-spectrum high-intensity output.

Conventional UV technology uses mercury lamps giving out a much wider spectrum of frequencies. This technology cures all types of UV inks and coatings. Low migration inks are available for this UV technology.

  • Most flexible UV drying systems
  • Suitable for all types of UV inks and coatings
  • Wide range of economical super high gloss UV coatings available
  • Suitable for packaging and food industry (low migration inks)
  • 2 year standard warranty, extendable to 10 years
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ECO UV

The Hybrid Efficiency Solution. Utilising specialised mercury lamps that emit an LED-type frequency, ECO UV offers a lower capital outlay than full LED while still delivering up to a 50% energy saving. Best for: Printers transitioning to low-energy (H-UV) inks who require high-gloss coating capabilities. Key spec: Ozone-free operation with precision glass filtering.

This low energy UV technology uses special mercury lamps giving out a specific frequency. It must be used in conjunction with low energy inks and coatings (H-UV).

  • Lower energy consumption (50-60% less than Conventional UV)
  • Low cost outlay
  • Low heat emissions, perfect for curing heat sensitive substrates
  • Super high gloss H-UV coatings available
  • Suitable too for LED UV inks
  • 2 year standard warranty, extendable to 10 years
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ECO-LED UV

The Benchmark in Sustainable Curing. The pinnacle of solid-state UV technology. Offering the highest irradiance in the industry with up to 60% energy savings compared to traditional systems. Best for: heat-sensitive substrates, high-speed commercial print, and sustainable packaging. Key spec: 10,000–15,000 hour lamp life.

UV curing systems that use LED UV lamps use the latest UV technology available. These systems must be used in conjunction with LED inks.

  • Lower energy consumption (10-20% less than eco UV) (> 60% less than conventional UV)
  • Low cost outlay
  • Instant on – off
  • Long life LED diodes (10-15,000 hours)
  • Low heat emissions, perfect for curing heat sensitive substrates
  • Available in 365, 385, 395 and 405nm versions
  • 2 year standard warranty, extendable to 10 years
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INFRARED DRYING

Instant Drying for Conventional Inks. Accelerate your finishing department by stripping away moisture and solvents from water-based coatings and oil-based inks with IRH (Infrared & Air Knife). Best for: commercial printers using conventional inks who need to move straight to the folder or guillotine. Key spec: high-velocity Air Knife technology.

Benford’s IR drying system is as infrared drying system that offers a combination of IR (IRH) and hot air all in one lamp head​​.

  • Easily interchangeable. Uses the same platform as all other Benford UV products
  • Suitable for conventional inks and water based coatings
  • Airflow and heat output fully controllable
  • 2 year standard warranty, extendable to 10 years

COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGIES

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Technology Conventional UV ECO UV ECO-LED UV IRH
Ink type All UV inks Low energy/H-UV LED Reactive Conventional
Energy usage Standard Low (-50%) Lowest (-60%) Variable
Heat output High Low Minimal High
Warm-up time 1-2 minutes 2 minutes Instant Instant
Remote support Remote real-time live support (requires WIFI connection)
Warranty 2 years standard, extendable up to 10 years
Installation lead time Starting from 6 weeks

BENFORD DUAL UV

Why choose one technology when you can have them all?

With the future of ink technology constantly evolving, we have developed the Dual UV system. A revolutionary universal platform that eliminates the risk of technology obsolescence.

The Dual UV system utilises a unique, interchangeable cassette design which allows you to switch between Conventional UV, ECO UV, and ECO-LED UV lamp heads in under 2 minutes at the touch of a button.

  • Future-proof your investment: Start with Conventional UV today and upgrade to LED tomorrow without changing your entire system.

  • Maximum flexibility: Run LED for high-speed CMYK work and swap to Conventional UV for specialised high-build coatings in the same shift.

  • Energy management: Optimise your power consumption by using the most efficient lamp for every specific job.

Benford Dual UV represents our commitment to providing the latest technology, whist maintaining the ability for business to grow and adapt without additional complications.

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