UV LAMPS PCB inspection for conformal coating validation

UV LAMPS PCB inspection for conformal coating validation

UV-A blacklights are used for inspection of conformal coatings on printed circuit boards (PCBs) to check for uniform coverage.

UV blue tracer additive is incorporated within the formulation of the coating and glows bright fluorescent blue under UV blacklight. Any areas on the PCB not glowing reveals parts missed during the application of the coating e.g. conformal coatings on electronic circuitry for environmental protection and corrosion resistant metal coatings.

We offer a wide range of UV blacklight inspection lamps utilising both high intensity discharge (HID) bulbs and low pressure (LP) tubes from hand lamps and torches to large area flood lamps for checking the uniformity and correct location of conformal coatings.

Selection of UV light equipment should be optimised for a particular application and depends on the requirements for UV light irradiation area, UV light intensity, process integration, ambient light levels and temperature sensitivity.

Our luyor^® technical solutions combine equipment selection recommendations with health & safety training and products. This ensures maximum performance benefits, safe use and confidence of the workers.

UV-A blacklight torches and LEDs

UV-A 3W High Output Blacklight LED Torch LUYOR-3130

• High intensity, long throw, small area
• Easy revelation of conformal coatings in normal lighting
• Nichia LED with 365 nm peak output
• Re-chargeable battery operation
• Includes spare battery, battery charger (mains and car) and pouch
• Compact, lightweight, durable and waterproof (IP 64)
• Medium intensity, small area
• Revelation of conformal coatings, dimmed ambient lighting may be required
• Branded LED with 370 nm peak output
• Compact, lightweight and durable
• Instant UV light output

UV-A blacklight hand lamps

UV-A 35W Blacklight Hand Lamp LP-40A

• Long throw, high intensity UV search light
• Easy revelation of conformal coatings in normal lighting
• High intensity discharge 35 W UV bulb with full UV light output after 15 seconds and hot re-strike after 5 seconds
• Compact, lightweight and durable
• Fan cooled

UV-A blacklight flood lamps

UV-A 400W Blacklight Flood Lamp LUV-400

• High intensity with wide beam angle for very large areas
• Easy revelation of conformal coatings in normal lighting - black-out conditions are not required due to excellent brightness of indications against a large background
• Modular design for multiple UV lamp installations
• High intensity discharge 400 W UV bulb

UV-A fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamp units

• UV Blacklight Tube Units - Medium intensity for medium to large areas
• Revelation of conformal coatings, dimmed ambient lighting may be required
• IP 65 rated, therefore suitable for use outdoors and in wet environments
• Compact, modular design allows multiple UV lamp units to be used for large areas
• Mounting brackets for easy mounting and adjustment to directly irradiate the required area
• UV transmitting acrylic front cover for tube protection
• Option of UV tubes shrink wrapped in clear UV transmitting plastic to contain glass fragments in the event of breakage