Illumina LED Retrofit System

Illumina COLDCURE sets a new standard for flexo printing speed on standard paper and film stock – potentially doubling your print speed compared to traditional UV or waterbase flexo options. The Illumina retrofit technology takes full advantage of the high performance Fujifilm 300 Series inks

UV-LED flexo printing uses light-emitting diodes to convert electrical current into light without producing equipment-damaging and potential health-compromising ozone emissions. Gone are the noisy exhaust fans and oppressive heat exhibited by traditional UV flexo presses. In addition, no more UV ink odor or mercury bulb disposal worries.

Illumina’s single-piece extrusion design allows large cooling water channels to be located directly behind each LED module. This lengthens cooling time from several seconds to several minutes if the chill-drums stop rolling. The patented designs also produce less heat than competitive LED technologies and overall heat dissipation is much more effective. The small number of insulating layers used and a unique domed lens enables cooling with room temperature distilled water. This eliminates condensation issues as well as increases the lifetime of the water circulation system.

“Fujifilm retrofitted our 8-station, 10″ UV press with their new Illumina LED curing system in half a day and we were in full production the following morning. Since then we’ve experienced better adhesion to static cling applications, stronger color density and better ink mileage, lower noise and a dramatic reduction in power consumption. We also qualified for a significant rebate check from our utility provider for implementing energy reduction initiatives.” — Midwest Flexo Printer