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UV Curing Systems

Features

• The finest UV cure
system available

• Belt widths from
61 cm to 213 cm (24" to 84")

• Patented dual-reflector technology
Typical Reflector Design

M&R’s Patented Secondary Reflector

Infrared reflection reduces life of bulb

Opening allows heat and ozone
to escape from reflector chamber.

(Patent No. 5,216,820)

Less UV energy reaching stock
increases curing times.
Cooling air is pulled
under reflector
and across
stock and
bulb

Bulb
Heat builds up
beneath reflectors

Switchback and Vitran II are the finest UV cure systems
available. M&R’s patented dual-reflector technology delivers
faster curing, lower energy costs, and cooler operation.
Each system uses a secondary reflector—positioned at the
top of the primary reflector—to capture the energy that
normally bounces down onto the lamp. The secondary reflector
redirects this UV energy onto the substrate, speeding the curing
process while saving energy and prolonging lamp life. Open-top
reflector chambers allow heat and ozone to escape. Powerful
turbines hold down even lightweight substrates while drawing cool
air under the reflector and across the belt and lamps. Adjustable UV
lamps can be focused to cure heat-sensitive substrates (like vinyl)
or unfocused for heavier substrates (like glass or metal).
M&R’s SystemSaver™ automatic shutdown sequence keeps the
blower and belt running until the chamber has cooled. Hinged
housings provide easy access to lamps, and a moveable control
cabinet simplifies maintenance. Both systems are driven by
reliable, heavy-duty, variable-speed DC electric motors. Large
crowned anodized aluminum rollers provide positive belt tracking.
Switchback features a temperature controller with digital display,
digital elapsed-time meter to monitor lamp life, a digital amp
meter, and digital belt-speed readout. Vitran II employs a touch
screen control panel to access lamp settings, timers, maintenance
reminders, programming, and system status messages.

Secondary reflector sends
UV energy away from
bulb, extending bulb
life and reducing
heat buildup
Bulb
Additional UV energy
reaches stock

Heat builds up
beneath reflectors

Excessive heat buildup can
distort heat-sensitive stock.

Vacuum Hold Down

Vitran II is available in eight standard belt widths, from 61 cm (24")
to 213 cm (84"). Every model offers the choice of 118 watts/cm
(300 watts/in) or 157 watts/cm (400 watts/in) maximum power
settings—in single and double lamp versions. Vitran II-300 can be
set at 49, 79, 98, or 118 watts/cm (125, 200, 250, or 300 watts/in).
Vitran II-400 can be set at 63, 79, 118, and 157 watts/cm (160, 200,
300, and 400 watts/in). Switchback is infinitely adjustable from
63 to 157 watts/cm (160 to 400 watts/in), and accepts three types
of UV lamps—Ferric/Iron Oxide, Gallium, and Mercury Vapor
(standard)—allowing operators to select the optimal curing source
and intensity for even the most difficult ink/substrate combinations.
Switchback’s optional dual-lamp system enables operators to keep
a different lamp in each reflector. When successive jobs require a
different UV source but only one lamp, operators can simply activate
the appropriate lamp. The ability to easily select the right lamp and
to fine-tune wattage enables the dual-lamp Switchback to provide
the optimal cure at the fastest possible speeds.

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STANDARD FEATURES
Air Handling

Cure System

• Powerful turbines help keep substrates cool while firmly holding down
even lightweight stock
• Unique reflector-top opening design purges heated air and ozone

Design & Construction

• Adjustable-focus UV lamps adapt to substrates of varying thickness
• Choice of single lamp or double lamp design
• Delivers optimal cure to heat-sensitive and heat‑resistant stock
• Digital elapsed time meter monitors lamp life
• Dual UV lamps (individually controlled)
• Easy-access housing simplifies maintenance and lamp changing
• Switchback Cure System—infinitely adjustable from
63 to 157 watts/cm (160 to 400 watts/in)—accepts three types of
UV lamps: Mercury Vapor, Ferric/Iron Oxide, and Gallium, allowing
operators to select the optimal curing source and intensity for even
the most difficult ink/substrate combinations
• Vitran II Cure System—118 watts/cm (300 watts/in) cure system can
be set at 49, 79, 98, or 118 watts/cm (125, 200, 250, or 300 watts/in)
(Accepts Mercury Vapor Lamps only)
• Vitran II Cure System—157 watts/cm (400 watts/in) UV cure system with
settings of 63, 79, 118, and 157 watts/cm (160, 200, 300, & 400 watts/in)
(Accepts Mercury Vapor Lamps only)

• Gallium (Switchback)

Certification

• CE & UL compliant: Built to specifications established by the European
Committee for Standardization® (CE) and Underwriters Laboratories® (UL)

Control Center

• Automatic shutdown sequence keeps the blower and belt running until
the chamber has cooled
• Digital amp meter
• Digital temperature display
• Mobile control cabinet for easy operator access

Conveyor System

• Conveyor belt is made of heat-resistant, Teflon®‑coated fiberglass
• Digital belt speed readout makes it easy to duplicate speed settings
• Driven by a reliable, heavy-duty, variable-speed DC electric motor
• Large anodized aluminum rollers are crowned for positive belt tracking

• Air-cooled cabinet ensures long life for electrical components
• Dual-Reflector System (U.S. Patent No. 5,216,820) speeds curing and
saves energy
• Entry/exit openings and UV shields are adjustable
• Interlock system with audible alarm automatically shuts down lamp
when reflector hood is lifted

• Mercury Vapor (Switchback & Vitran II)

Warranty, Service & Support

• 24-hour hotline is staffed 365 days a year
• Access to M&R’s Training Center
• One-year limited warranty

OPTIONS
Lamp Types

• Ferric/Iron Oxide (Switchback)

SPECIFICATIONS
Switchback 24-10
Vitran II 24-10

Switchback 24-15-2
Vitran II 24-15-2

Switchback 30-10
Vitran II 30-10

Switchback 30-15-2
Vitran II 30-15-2

Switchback 38-10
Vitran II 38-10

Switchback 38-15-2
Vitran II 38-15-2

Switchback 48-10
Vitran II 48-10

Switchback 48-15-2
Vitran II 48-15-2

Lamps

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

Shipping Weight 3

907 kg (2000)
635 kg (1400 lb)

1542 kg (3400 lb)
998 kg (2200 lb)

955 kg (2105 lb)
680 kg (1500 lb)

1610 kg (3550 lb)
1066 kg (2350 lb)

998 kg (2200 lb)
726 kg (1600 lb)

1678 kg (3700 lb)
1134 kg (2500 lb)

1089 kg (2400)
816 kg (1800 lb)

1814 kg (4000 lb)
1270 kg (2800 lb)

Electrical
Requirements
@ 118 watts/cm
(300 watts/in) 1, 2
Vitran II only

208/230 V, 1 ph, 51/48 A,
50/60 Hz, 11 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 49/45 A,
50/60 Hz, 10.5 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 30 A, 50 Hz, 10.5 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 23 A, 50/60 Hz,
10.5 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 102/96 A,
50/60 Hz, 22 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 98/90 A,
50/60 Hz, 21 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 60 A, 50 Hz, 21 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 46 A, 50/60 Hz,
21 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 60/56 A,
50/60 Hz, 13 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 57/53 A,
50/60 Hz, 12 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 35 A, 50 Hz, 12 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 27 A, 50/60 Hz,
12 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 120/112 A,
50/60 Hz, 26 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 114/106 A,
50/60 Hz, 24 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 70 A, 50 Hz, 24 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 54 A, 50/60 Hz,
24 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 74/69 A,
50/60 Hz, 16 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 71/65 A,
50/60 Hz, 15 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 43 A, 50 Hz, 15 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 34 A, 50/60 Hz,
15 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 148/138 A,
50/60 Hz, 32 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 142/130 A,
50/60 Hz, 30 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 86 A, 50 Hz, 30 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 68 A, 50/60 Hz,
30 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 96/88 A,
50/60 Hz, 20 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 89/81 A,
50/60 Hz, 19 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 54 A, 50 Hz, 19 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 43 A, 50/60 Hz,
19 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 192/176 A,
50/60 Hz, 40 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 178/162 A,
50/60 Hz, 38 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 108 A, 50 Hz, 38 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 86 A, 50/60 Hz,
38 kW

Electrical
Requirements
@ 157 watts/cm
(400 watts/in) 1
Switchback &
Vitran II

208/230 V, 1 ph, 65/61 A,
50/60 Hz, 14 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 61/58 A,
50/60 Hz, 13 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 36 A, 50 Hz, 13 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 28 A,
50/60 Hz, 13 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 130/122 A,
50/60 Hz, 28 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 122/116 A,
50/60 Hz, 26 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 72 A, 50 Hz, 26 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 56 A,
50/60 Hz, 26 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 76/70 A,
50/60 Hz, 16 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 73/67 A,
50/60 Hz, 15 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 43 A, 50 Hz, 15 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 34.5 A,
50/60 Hz, 15 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 152/140 A,
50/60 Hz, 32 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 146/134 A,
50/60 Hz, 30 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 86 A, 50 Hz, 30 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 69 A, 50/60 Hz,
30 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 95/87 A,
50/60 Hz, 20 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 91/83 A,
50/60 Hz, 19 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 52 A, 50 Hz, 19 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 41 A, 50/60 Hz,
19 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 190/174 A,
50/60 Hz, 40 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 182/166 A,
50/60 Hz, 38 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 104 A, 50 Hz, 38 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 82 A, 50/60 Hz,
38 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 122/112 A,
50/60 Hz, 25.5 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 114/104 A,
50/60 Hz, 24 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 66 A, 50 Hz, 24 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 52 A, 50/60 Hz,
24 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 244/224 A,
50/60 Hz, 51 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 228/208 A,
50/60 Hz, 48 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 132 A, 50Hz, 48 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 104 A,
50/60 Hz, 48 kW

Lamp & Belt Width

61 cm (24")

61 cm (24")

76 cm (30")

76 cm (30")

97 cm (38")

97 cm (38")

122 cm (48")

122 cm (48")

Belt Length

305 cm (10')

457 cm (15')

305 cm (10')

457 cm (15')

305 cm (10')

457 cm (15')

305 cm (10')

457 cm (15')

Switchback 54-10
Vitran II 54-10

Switchback 54-15-2
Vitran II 54-15-2

Switchback 60-15
Vitran II 60-15

Switchback 60-15-2
Vitran II 60-15-2

Switchback 72-15
Vitran II 72-15

Switchback 72-15-2
Vitran II 72-15-2

Switchback 84-15
Vitran II 84-15

Switchback 84-15-2
Vitran II 84-15-2

Lamps

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

Shipping Weight 3

1225 kg (2700 lb)
953 kg (2100 lb)

1951 kg (4300 lb)
1406 kg (3100 lb)

1315 kg (2900 lb)
1043 kg (2300 lb)

2041 kg (4500 lb)
1497 kg (3300 lb)

1542 kg (3400 lb)
1270 kg (2800 lb)

2359 kg (5200 lb)
1814 kg (4000 lb)

1906 kg (4201 lb)
1482 kg (3267 lb)

2672 kg (5891 lb)
2117 kg (4667 lb)

Electrical
Requirements
@ 118 watts/cm
(300 watts/in) 1, 2
Vitran II only

208/230 V, 1 ph, 106/97 A,
50/60 Hz, 22 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 98/90 A,
50/60 Hz, 20.5 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 59 A, 50 Hz, 20.5 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 48 A, 50/60 Hz,
20.5 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 212/194 A,
50/60 Hz, 44 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 196/180 A,
50/60 Hz, 41 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 118 A, 50 Hz, 41 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 96 A, 50/60 Hz,
41 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 116/106 A,
50/60 Hz, 24 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 108/98 A,
50/60 Hz, 22.5 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 65 A, 50 Hz, 22.5 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 52 A, 50/60 Hz,
22.5 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 232/212 A,
50/60 Hz, 48 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 216/196 A,
50/60 Hz, 45 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 130 A, 50 Hz, 45 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 104 A, 50/60 Hz,
45 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 134/124 A,
50/60 Hz, 28 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 130/118 A,
50/60 Hz, 27 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 73 A, 50 Hz, 27 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 60 A, 50/60 Hz,
27 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 268/248 A,
50/60 Hz, 56 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 260/236 A,
50/60 Hz, 54 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 146 A, 50 Hz, 54 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 120 A, 50/60 Hz,
54 kW

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

400 V, 3 ph, 85 A, 50 Hz, 32 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 67 A, 50/60 Hz,
32 kW

400 V, 3 ph, 170 A, 50 Hz, 64 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 134 A, 50/60 Hz,
64 kW

Electrical
Requirements
@ 157 watts/cm
(400 watts/in) 1
Switchback &
Vitran II

208/230 V, 1 ph, 134/124 A,
50/60 Hz, 28 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 126/116 A,
50/60 Hz, 27 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 73 A, 50 Hz, 27 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 57 A,
50/60 Hz, 27 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 268/248 A,
50/60 Hz, 56 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 252/232 A,
50/60 Hz, 54 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 146 A, 50 Hz, 54 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 114 A,
50/60 Hz, 54 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 147/135 A,
50/60 Hz, 31 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 139/127 A,
50/60 Hz, 29.5 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 80 A, 50 Hz, 29.5 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 63 A,
50/60 Hz, 29.5 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 294/270 A,
50/60 Hz, 62 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 278/254 A,
50/60 Hz, 59 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 160 A, 50 Hz, 59 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 126 A,
50/60 Hz, 59 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 172/158 A,
50/60 Hz, 36 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 164/150 A,
50/60 Hz, 34.5 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 94 A, 50 Hz, 34.5 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 74 A,
50/60 Hz, 34.5 kW

208/230 V, 1 ph, 344/316 A,
50/60 Hz, 72 kW
208/230 V, 3 ph, 328/300 A,
50/60 Hz, 69 kW
400 V, 3 ph, 188 A, 50 Hz, 69 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 148 A,
50/60 Hz, 69 kW

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

400 V, 3 ph, 107 A, 50 Hz, 40 kW 400 V, 3 ph, 214 A, 50 Hz, 80 kW
460 V, 3 ph, 87 A,
460 V, 3 ph, 174 A,
50/60 Hz, 40 kW
50/60 Hz, 80 kW

137 cm (54")

152 cm (60")

152 cm (60")

183 cm (72")

183 cm (72")

213 cm (84")

213 cm (84")

457 cm (15')

457 cm (15')

457 cm (15')

457 cm (15')

457 cm (15')

457 cm (15')

457 cm (15')

Lamp & Belt Width 137 cm (54")
Belt Length
305 cm (10)

If incoming voltage differs from the voltage(s) listed in this brochure, calculate amperage accordingly. Other electrical configurations are available: contact The M&R Companies for details.
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118 watts/cm (300 watts/in) models only available on Vitran II
3
Switchback weights are listed first
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