UV Wand cures adhesives on the spot.

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ZETA(R) 7740 UV Cure Wand System for spot curing applications has stable light output up to 10 W/cm2, providing fast cure cycles and tack-free surfaces. It has high-pressure mercury arc lamp with universal power supply and liquid filled light wand. Exposure time can be controlled using either manual mode, where shutter remains open as long as foot switch is depressed, or timed mode from 0 to 99.9 sec. Wand can interface with PLC controlled circuit.




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Loctite UV Cure Wand System Offers Superior UVC Output For Enhanced Surface Cure



Rocky Hill, Conn. - April 26, 2002. Loctite Corporation has introduced the high performance Loctite(R) ZETA(R) 7740 UV Cure Wand System, designed for enhanced surface cure in spot curing applications. Offering extremely high-energy output of up to 10 W/cm2 and very stable light output, this cost effective wand system delivers exceptionally fast cure cycles, particularly when tack-free surfaces are required.

The ZETA 7740 utilizes a high-pressure mercury arc lamp with a universal power supply and a liquid filled light wand. The amount of time required to complete the curing process depends primarily on the offset distance from the end of the wand to the surface of the adhesive and on the type of adhesive being used. Exposure time can be controlled using either a manual mode, where the shutter remains open as long as the foot switch is depressed, or a timed mode, where a momentary actuation of the foot switch starts an exposure cycle. The duration of exposure is based on the timer setting, and ranges from 0 to 99.9 seconds.

The wand system is capable of interfacing with a PLC controlled circuit. The Zeta 7740 offers extended UV lamp life, with an expected life of 2,000 hours with proper handling and maintenance. An hour meter is incorporated into the system's design to monitor accumulated lamp life.

For more information on the Loctite(R) ZETA(R) 7740 UV Cure Wand System, call 1-800-323-5106 or visit the company's equipment web site at http://www.loctite.com/equipment.

Since 1997 Loctite Corporation, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, has been part of the Henkel Group. It operates in markets as diverse as electronics, automotive, aerospace, biomedical and general industry. Henkel is a leader in consumer brands and technologies. The branded business sectors are Laundry & Home Care, Cosmetics/Toiletries and Consumer and Craftsmen Adhesives. Henkel Technologies is the world market leader in Industrial Adhesives and Surface Technologies. The three systems businesses -- Henkel Industrial Adhesives and Sealants, Loctite Engineering Adhesives and Henkel Surface Technologies -- supported by their worldwide presence and strong technology base, are the pillars of Henkel Technologies' success. In Laundry & Home Care and in Cosmetics/Toiletries, Henkel holds a leading position in Europe.

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