Halogen Lamp 500 W Portable with Handle, UV-A Radiation for Screen Printing

Quick Facts — FT-HL500 Halogen lamp

• Model: FT-HL500
• EAN: 5907078918341
• Type: Portable halogen lamp with handle
• Power: 500 W
• Radiation: UV-A
• Use: Emulsion exposure in screen printing

Halogen lamp FT-HL500 is a portable 500 W lamp with a handle that emits UV-A radiation for curing photosensitive emulsion on screen printing frames. It serves as an alternative to a professional exposure unit when exposing patterns on mesh.

The lamp is also a construction and workshop lamp with a warm light, free of the blue light that LED lamps give. The solid lamp holder dissipates heat effectively from the filament.

What sets halogen lamp FT-HL500 apart?

Halogen lamp FT-HL500 combines 500 W power and UV-A radiation with a solid lamp holder that dissipates heat from the filament. The lamp base can be fixed to a surface for exposure from below, or to an arm or projecting bracket for exposure from above.

Where halogen lamp FT-HL500 performs best

Halogen lamp FT-HL500 is used for exposing patterns on screen printing mesh stretched on a frame. For even exposure intensity across the mesh, the following applies:

• The lamp is positioned to shine directly onto the mesh.
• The distance to the mesh is at least one and a half times the diagonal of the frame.
• Exposure time is determined by testing, since emulsion, distance and filtering glass affect it.

Technical Specifications

Used by: Screen printers, sign makers, textile printers, workshop staff, hobby workshops.

Common in: Screen printing, textile printing, sign making, workshops, construction.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is halogen lamp FT-HL500 suitable for exposing screen printing frames?

Yes, halogen lamp FT-HL500 emits UV-A radiation that cures photosensitive emulsion. The distance between lamp and mesh must be at least one and a half times the diagonal of the frame, and for a small frame exposure time can range from 8 to several minutes.

How is exposure time determined with halogen lamp FT-HL500?

Exposure time depends on the type of emulsion, the distance to the mesh and glass that filters the UV-A radiation. Tests must be made for each workshop's settings, using a method similar to test strips for black and white photographs.

What sets halogen lamp FT-HL500 apart from other work lights?

Halogen lamp FT-HL500 emits UV-A radiation and a warm light without the blue light of LED lamps. It is therefore usable for curing emulsion, and the lamp base can be mounted for exposure both from below and from above.