Replacement Ultraviolet
Curing Lamps
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Ultraviolet
curing, also known as UV curing is a photochemical process where
ultraviolet light is used to instantly cure or “dry” adhesives, varnish
(coatings) or inks. Considered a Green Technology, UV curing has
minimal impact on the environment. Typical advantages include lower
operating costs, increased production speed, reduced energy
requirements, excellent solvent and scratch resistance and elimination
of solvent recovery costs.
Serving the graphic arts, converting, printing and coating industries,
UV curing applications include prefinished hardwood flooring, molding,
trim and other woodwork, printing presses, plastic decorating
equipment, marking-coding equipment, cabinet doors and furniture
components. Applications include lacquers or clear top coats to
pigmented inks and coatings.
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Celebrating
30 years of engineering excellence, TCS Technologies is a leading
manufacturer of high quality ultraviolet (UV) curing lamps. We produce
our UV bulbs from the finest USA sourced materials. Since 1979, we
specialize in quick turn-around providing UV lamps with a long and
trouble-free life. Our products are ideally suited for all curing
applications. No order is too small and we ship worldwide.
The table below references common
ultraviolet curing lamps manufactured by TCS Technologies. Many more
are available. If you print with UV, TCS Technologies has the right
lamp for you.
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Addalux
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Amba
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Aetek
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Agfa
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Amergraph
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American Screen
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American Ultraviolet
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Amjo
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Aradiant
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American M&M
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Argus
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Liberty Screen
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Berkey
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Brewer
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Research Inc
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Burgess
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Cefla
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Colight
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Color Dry
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Comco
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Dubuit
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Dubois
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Dymax
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Eltosh
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EYE
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Gallus
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GEW
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Giardina
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Koch
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Hymmen
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Hanovia
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Heidelberg
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Heraeus
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Honle
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Idealquartz
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IST
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Iwasaki
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Kammann
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Kopak
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M&R
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Mark Andy
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Natgraf
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Nilpeter
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NuArc
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Olec
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Online Energy
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Philips
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Prime UV
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Primarc
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Precision
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SPE
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Superior Quartz
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Sanjo
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SIAS
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Steinemann
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Svecia
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Sylvania
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Superfici
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Cattinair
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Tec Lighting
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Technigraph
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Thieme
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Theimer
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Ushio
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Uvex
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UV Research
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UVT
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UViterno
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Violux
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Voltarc
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VTI
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Wallace Knight
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Western Quartz
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Xeric Web
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Makor
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Metal Box
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Isimat
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Van Dam
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Osmo
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and many more
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Specific
lamp information and part numbers can be found by clicking the
various buttons on the left side of the web page.
When
an equipment manufacturer claims “we make our own lamps”, this
generally means they spec them out. UV
equipment manufacturers do not make the lamps they sell, TCS
Technologies does!
With TCS Technologies, you are dealing directly with a UV lamp
manufacturer. Why pay inflated prices! We can clone almost any curing
lamp. Simply send us a lamp to match. It need not be new but it must
light. We will reproduce the lamp; replace it faster, and at less
cost than the OEM product.
OEM versus Second source lamps
We realize
you have reservations about purchasing second source lamps. Is there
anything wrong with that? Does a less expensive lamp mean a
poorer-quality part? How can a lamp priced 50% less than the OEM be of
equal quality.
To answer this question, consider the following: When you purchase
replacement UV lamps from the UV system manufacturer, you
know you are getting Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. An
aftermarket (second-source) lamp is one that is not sourced from the
system manufacturer. When you purchase lamps from TCS Technologies, you
are receiving a second-source or aftermarket lamp.
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Second source lamps do
not mean inferior quality.
The key difference
between an OEM part and non-OEM part is the distributor of the part.
Most UV system manufacturers do not actually fabricate UV lamps.
Instead, they subcontract with independent manufacturers for the
fabrication of OEM parts. Some of the subcontractors that manufacture
OEM parts also manufacture non-OEM components. Replacement parts such
as ink and UV lamps contribute greatly to the equipment manufacturer’s
profit. These sales help to offset overhead. It only makes sense that
service technicians (who are employees of the equipment manufacturer)
will only recommend original OEM lamps.
Second source lamps are less expensive than
OEM lamps
There is more
of a burden on OEM parts and service to increase a machine
manufacturer’s profit. This is especially true in times of slumping
sales. Second-source companies do not shoulder the same burden; hence,
you can receive the same quality product at a fraction of the cost.
You do the math; the same $120.00 lamp can easily become a $300.00
replacement OEM part. This is the same lamp with the only difference
being overhead burden.
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Quality can be equal
to or greater than OEM:
In some
cases, you may end up with a better part than you started with. TCS
Technologies reverse-engineers most lamps and works the weaknesses out.
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and second source TCS
Technologies UV lamps serve the same purpose and perform the same
function. The ultimate choice is up to the print shop operator to
decide which is best for them and their machine. Remember in most
cases, buying a lamp from the OEM does not mean you get a better
quality part. TCS Technologies provides an equivalent UV bulb at a
fraction of the cost.
Better
availability:
TCS Technologies
actually manufactures the lamps we sell. We are masters of our own
destiny. The UV system manufacturer relies on inventory that may or may
not exist.
Technical Support:
Since 1979, we have manufactured UV curing lamps. We know what is
required to produce a quality lamp. We stand behind our product and can
assist should a problem arise. Not all aftermarket lamps are
created equal. This is especially true of lamps coming from the Far
East.
UV lamps are the main consumable item of your UV dryer. Let TCS
Technologies reduce your cash-outlay without sacrificing curing
performance. Since 1979, we have manufactured quality UV curing lamps
right here in the USA. Trust TCS Technologies to provide a quality
product backed by 30-years of lamp-making excellence.
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