Superior UV drying performance with 50% less space
Nedap supplied the lamp drivers to one of the major companies in the printing industry in the USA. The company wanted to change the power supply to more intelligent electronic lamp drivers.
Upgrade from magnetic ballasts to electronic UV drivers
Magnetic ballasts have been used to power UV lamps for decades. They are robust and reliable, but their conventional design comes with limitations. Higher energy losses, limited control options and bulky components make them less suitable for modern UV systems. Switching from to electromagnetic 50/60 HZ ballasts to Nedap's electronic UV drivers offers significant advantages. Nedap’s advanced power electronics enable UV system manufacturers to develop smarter, more energy-efficient and compact solutions.
Smaller footprint
Magnetic ballasts are typically large and heavy due to their iron cores and copper windings. Nedap’s compact electronic drivers offer higher power density, reducing the space required inside electrical cabinets. This enables smaller cabinet designs and greater flexibility in system integration.
Save 50% of space
Situation after system upgrate with electronic drivers: the electronic ballast fit into 3 smaller cabinets.
Smarter control
Electronic UV drivers provide precise control over lamp power. Unlike conventional magnetic ballasts, Nedap drivers support dimming, remote on/off and digital communication through Modbus. This allows UV systems to adjust lamp output to actual treatment requirements, optimizing energy consumption and system performance.
Higher efficiency
Magnetic ballasts lose more energy through heat generation. Nedap’s electronic UV drivers achieve electrical efficiencies of over 94%, reducing energy losses and heat generation. Combined with intelligent dimming, this can significantly reduce the total energy consumption of UV systems.
The Lamp Driver Efficiency output Graph shows the excellent out put stability and high efficiency, over a wide input voltage range.
High power, smart control
For high-power UV applications, switching from magnetic ballasts to electronic drivers offers significant advantages. Nedap’s 12 kW electronic UV drivers combine high power output with intelligent control and efficient power conversion.
Designed for medium-pressure UV lamps, these drivers enable UV system manufacturers to develop smarter, more energy-efficient and compact systems.
Challenge
A printing company in the USA wanted to improve the overall quality and reliability of their product by converting to new driver technology.
Solution
The CE and UL/cUL approved medium pressure UV Lamp drivers enable more stable UV output and higher efficiency.
Results
Nedap’s electronic UV drivers help reduce energy consumption and minimize printer downtime. By extending UV lamp life, they also reduce waste and replacement costs. Their compact design requires less cabinet space, resulting in additional cost savings and more efficient system integration.