Dreve PCU Vario 160 Vacuum Module - Post-Curing Add-on
The Dreve PCU Vario 160 Vacuum Module is an essential add-on hardware component designed to pull a vacuum atmosphere within the PCU Vario polymerization chambers during the UV light-curing process. This modular accessory connects to the main system via an included Modbus cable, working in tandem with the chamber's "Safe-Close" hermetic tray seal to completely evacuate ambient air from the curing environment. By stripping away oxygen from the chamber, the module successfully prevents the formation of a sticky oxygen inhibition layer on the surface of 3D-printed parts. It is a recommended and often mandatory addition for medical and dental laboratories processing high-performance resins to guarantee deep, uniform polymerization, maximum mechanical strength, and certified biocompatibility.
Key Features & Benefits
- Vacuum Atmosphere Creation: Specifically designed to pull a vacuum within the PCU Vario chambers during the curing process, optimizing curing conditions.
- Eliminates Oxygen Inhibition Layer: Actively removes oxygen from the curing environment, preventing the formation of a sticky surface on 3D-printed parts.
- Ensures Biocompatibility & Mechanical Strength: Guarantees deep, uniform polymerization, leading to maximum mechanical strength and certified biocompatibility for medical and dental applications.
- Seamless Integration: Connects to the main PCU Vario 160 system via an included Modbus cable.
- Works with Hermetic Seal: Functions in tandem with the chamber's "Safe-Close" hermetic tray seal for complete air evacuation.
- Mandatory for High-Performance Resins: An essential addition for laboratories processing high-performance resins where surface quality and biocompatibility are critical.
Application Notes
The Dreve PCU Vario 160 Vacuum Module is critical for dental and medical laboratories aiming for the highest quality in their 3D printed parts. By enabling a vacuum environment, it ensures that resins cure without an oxygen inhibition layer, which is vital for achieving optimal surface hardness, mechanical properties, and certified biocompatibility. This module is particularly important when working with resins for clinical applications where surface integrity and patient safety are paramount.
Technical Specs
| SKU | 4319V |
| Compatibility | Dreve PCU Vario 160 modular system |
| Connectivity | Modbus cable |
| Memory Slots | N/A |
| Data Transfer | N/A |