At Metpack, visitors will have the opportunity to find out all about the latest UV and LED UV curing systems at stand 2A50. The team of experts from IST METZ will be on hand to offer personal consultations, process analyses, and customized solutions.
With technological innovation, decades of experience, and consistent customer focus, IST METZ once again underscores its role as a reliable partner for future-proof and competitive production in the metal packaging industry. The solution portfolio covers a wide range of applications—from sheet printing and monoblock applications to coil coating and digital printing.
UV technology as the key to increased efficiency
UV curing has been established as a key technology in sheet metal finishing for many years. It enables printing inks and coatings to cure immediately after application—without long drying times or energy-intensive processes. The advantages for industrial production lines are clearly measurable:
- Significantly reduced throughput times
- High and reproducible print quality
- Reduced energy consumption
- Immediate further processing
- Minimized thermal stress on substrates
UV technology contributes significantly to increased productivity, especially in high-speed and continuous manufacturing processes.
FREEcure and LEDCURE NX – Powerful systems for metal applications
With the water-cooled FREEcure (UV) and LEDCURE NX (LED UV) systems, IST METZ presents two powerful curing solutions that are particularly suitable for demanding applications in the metal sector thanks to their high process stability and flexibility. The systems are ideally suited for:
- Steel and aluminum sheets
- Deep-drawn molded parts
- Spray and pressure cans
- Closures and lids
- Coil coating processes
Thanks to their compact design, reduced heat emission, and support for solvent-free ink systems, the units make a significant contribution to sustainable production processes. At the same time, they enable brilliant printing results and high-quality surface finishes.
Digitization and process intelligence
In addition to its high-performance plant technology, IST METZ integrates SMARTcure, an intelligent assistance system for data-based monitoring and control of UV processes. The technology records and analyzes relevant operating parameters in real time, creates transparency across the entire curing process, and enables proactive process optimization. This increases production reliability and reproducibility, minimizes unplanned downtime, and sustainably increases overall equipment effectiveness.
Expertise “Made in Germany”
IST METZ has been developing and producing UV, LED UV, IR, and excimer technologies at its Nürtingen site for over 45 years. With around 550 employees and a global presence, the company supports its customers from project planning and installation to process optimization.
A special component of the service portfolio is the IST Campus—a center for application, process, and product development. Here, customers can work with experts to test UV technologies, validate processes, and develop customized solutions before going into series production.