Mercury is a toxic element and is slowly disappearing from a number of everyday products such as manometers, thermometers and dental amalgam. Mercury also serves a purpose in UV lamps. When electricity passes through mercury vapour in this kind of lamp, the result is a shortwave ultraviolet light that causes fluorescence. These lamps are used in the curing and pinning processes. Soon they will also disappear.

What does the EU directive say?

We are nearing the deadline announced by the EU for the elimination from drying ovens of UV lamps containing mercury. Procurement of these lamps is becoming more and more difficult as the upcoming ban affects import as well as manufacturing and usage.

Why must UV lamps with mercury be replaced?

Inevitably, these lamps must be replaced, by law. Ovens using mercury-free lamps will be much safer and disposal of mercury-free lamps will be much easier. There are also significant advantages if you use an alternative lamp using LED technologies.

Overall energy consumption is between 50% and 70% lower than the same solution using a UV lamp containing mercury and the lifetime is estimated between 10 and 20 times longer, making maintenance needs minimal.

These lamps are activated and deactivated instantly without warm-up or cool-down times, which significantly reduces running costs.
The power of the lamps can be adjusted precisely, which guarantees ideal pinning performance.

Our LED solutions have been tested by major international paint manufacturers and their performance has been certified.