Cosmetics

UV technology for surface finishing of cosmetic parts

With the UV systems from IST, it is possible to cure coatings and finishes of plastic parts as part of a variety of different processes. Examples include the curing of top coats, protective varnishes or scratch-resistant hard coating. Either solvent-based, solvent-free or water-based UV varnishes are used in the application and subsequent final curing. Special properties, such as a scratch coating or a high-gloss appearance, can be achieved through the use of UV technology from IST. A great many different shapes can be cured partially or across the entire surface thanks to the special layout of the UV systems.

UV curing systems for industrial applications and converting

Substrates

PVC – flacon
PVC – caps
Glass – flacon

Applications

Protective varnish curing
Top coat curing
High-gloss appearance

Special features of IST technology

Low thermal load of the substrates
Reduced energy consumption thanks to high UV efficiency
High UV-C content (range: 200-280 nm) compared with the competition
IST Metz has been using UV technology for more than 25 years in the cosmetics field
The systems’ compact design allows them to be integrated easily into new and even existing coating lines
Made in Germany: Development and manufacture of all UV core components (including UV lamp, reflectors, UV unit, ballast) at IST Group’s headquarters in Nürtingen

Industry expertise

Longstanding collaboration with equipment manufacturers, as well as ink and varnish manufacturers in the cosmetics industry
Contacts with associations, as well as research and development centres
Process expertise in 3D
Expertise of integrating UV systems into coating lines
The IST Metz Group offers the world’s largest product portfolio of air and water-cooled UV systems
Development of customised, UV curing solutions using LED, UV lamp and excimer technology
LED, UV lamps and excimer laboratory systems at the headquarters for customised trials and individual applications development with an IST team with many years of experience in process engineering
Systems for hire for trials on production machinery
Global sales and service subsidiaries for effective customer support
Individual business models for equipment manufacturers