Hi guys noob here,

Has anyone ever heard or used an Arradiant Dryer system. Im intrested in retrofitting our press. However if been shopping around and the integration system seems to be streamlined with Arradiant for our Komori Lithrone 40, Have any of you guys ever heard of this. And also if we purchase this I was told that UV lamps can get expensive. Any recommended sources for replacement UV lamps. Where do you get yours?

UV? You'll need shadowless grippers in the delivery from my experience.

UV also needs extraction of ozone and additional lubrication/maintenance.

And yes it can get expensive - check the web for lamp replacement.

I have used Graphix and IST uv systems but never arradiant. I doubt that it is much different. Usually after the system is installed you are required to buy the lamps from the company for 180 days or whatever your warranty period is. They are $2400. After that you can buy the same lamp from the manufacturer for $1100. Keep in mind that you are boiling mercury to create ultraviolet radiation and generation a lot of heat inside the press. You are also taking a cut in quality if you use traditional uv ink. That can be gained back by using a hybrid, but it is expensive. Along with this you will also need plates, blankets, rollers, solvents, and fountain solution that is all compatible with the uv ink. It is also good to have an electrition handy at all times. Most companies that use uv have a specific need for it, such as specialty packaging on synthetic material and a lot of people that want uv also want uv coating. This has been my experience anyway. Hope some of it is useful to you.