Dreve PCU vario 160 - Modular 3D Print Post-Curing Unit
The Dreve PCU vario 160 is an advanced, modular laboratory device on an LED basis, specifically designed for the precise curing of 3D printed dental components. It ensures superior mechanical properties and biocompatibility through effective deep curing. This versatile unit offers both vacuum and nitrogen atmospheres, which are crucial for achieving biocompatible curing without an oxygen-inhibition layer, resulting in a non-sticky, perfectly cured surface.
Its innovative modular design allows for expansion with up to three polymerization chambers, all controlled by a single module. The PCU vario 160 is an open system with 30 freely programmable memory slots, enabling customized curing cycles for a wide range of materials. It features bi-directional illumination from both top and bottom, ensuring homogeneous intensity and uniform curing. Long-life LEDs provide extended operational life and prevent material discoloration. For enhanced quality control, the unit integrates an electronic control system that monitors process parameters, allows data logging transfers via USB, and its tray includes a safe-close function for hermetic sealing of the post-curing chamber.
Key Features & Benefits
- Modular System: Expandable with up to three polymerization chambers, controlled by a single module, offering flexibility and scalability.
- Biocompatible Curing without Inhibition Layer: Utilizes vacuum and nitrogen atmospheres to eliminate the sticky oxygen-inhibition layer, ensuring maximum surface hardness and biocompatibility.
- 30 Freely Programmable Memory Slots: Allows for customized curing profiles to suit various materials and applications.
- Bi-directional Illumination: LEDs from both top and bottom ensure uniform and deep curing without the need to flip parts.
- Long-Life LEDs: Provides extended operating life and prevents material discoloration, ensuring consistent performance.
- Logging and Monitoring of Process Parameters: Integrated electronic control system for precise quality control and compliance.
- Tray with Safe-Close Function: Ensures hermetic sealing of the chamber for effective vacuum and nitrogen curing.
- Easy to Calibrate: Simplifies maintenance and ensures accurate curing cycles.
- Very Homogeneous Intensity: Delivers consistent light intensity across the curing chamber for reliable results.
- Unique Design: Features an aesthetic Dreve Red & Stone Grey design.
Application Notes
The Dreve PCU vario 160 is ideal for dental laboratories requiring a high-performance, versatile post-curing solution. Its modular design and programmable memory slots make it adaptable to diverse production needs. The ability to cure under vacuum or nitrogen is particularly beneficial for medical devices, ensuring a non-sticky, hard surface and validated biocompatibility. Always refer to the detailed instructions and technical data sheets for precise application and curing protocols to maximize the performance and longevity of your 3D printed parts.
Pro Tip: When using the Dreve PCU Vario 160, always ensure your 3D-printed parts are 100% dry after washing and take full advantage of its nitrogen or vacuum atmospheres to cure medical devices. Curing completely bone-dry parts under these oxygen-free environments is the absolute key to preventing a sticky oxygen inhibition layer, guaranteeing maximum material strength and certified medical biocompatibility.
If you are expanding your lab workflow, keep in mind that you can stack up to three Vario 160 curing chambers while utilizing just a single control module to maximize production without wasting bench space.
Technical Specs
| SKU | 4319S |
| Dimensions (HWD) | 240 x 660 x 383 mm |
| Weight | 45 kg |
| Power Input | 1000 W |
| Wavelength | 405 nm |
| Curing Environment | Nitrogen, Ambient air, Vacuum |
| Chamber Volume | 48 x 29 x 12 cm³ |