UV Curing Tunnel Dryer Production Line, Ultraviolet Light Curing Oven For Shoe Upper & Outsole UV Ink Varnish

Model: UV-TUN-SHOE-0400

Specification	Parameter Details
Item No.	UV-TUN-SHOE-0400
Effective Mesh Belt Width	400 mm
Total Machine Length	2800 mm
Adjustable Conveyor Speed	0.3–6 m/min adjustable
UV Lamp Quantity	4 sets high-pressure mercury UV lamps, independent switch control
UV Wavelength	365nm standard shoemaking curing wavelength
Single Lamp Power	3 KW
Total Installed Power	14.5 KW
Cooling System	Top strong exhaust ventilation + side air convection cooling
Working Voltage	AC380V 50Hz
Temperature Control	Natural air cooling, no high-temperature baking damage to foam materials
Applicable Materials	Flyknit upper, leather, microfiber PU, rubber outsole, EVA midsole, UV ink & UV varnish
Control Panel	Ammeter display, independent lamp switches, conveyor speed regulator
Machine Overall Dimension(L×W×H)	2800×950×1350 mm
Export Wooden Box Size(L×W×H)	3000×1100×1500 mm
Total Packing Volume	Approx. 4.95 CBM
Net Weight	780 KG
Gross Weight	880 KG

UV Curing Tunnel Dryer Production Line

This UV curing tunnel dryer adopts four‑group independent UV lamps, allowing partial lamp activation to satisfy different curing process requirements and achieve energy‑saving effect. Dense top‑mounted exhaust fans deliver rapid heat dissipation and prevent thermal deformation of EVA and bio‑EVA foam soles. The mesh‑belt speed is steplessly adjustable, flexibly coping with thin uppers and thick outsole components with different curing‑time requirements. Each UV lamp is equipped with real‑time ammeter monitoring for timely judgment of lamp aging degree. The special anti‑UV black mesh belt features long service life and stable conveying performance. 

Fully‑enclosed UV‑shielding structure avoids ultraviolet leakage and protects operators. Modular lamp assemblies support quick replacement and convenient daily maintenance. Compact body layout saves workshop floor space and enables easy connection with upstream printing or coating lines. Uniform UV irradiation area eliminates partial incomplete curing or over‑burning defects. An independent emergency‑stop button realizes rapid shutdown under abnormal conditions. It is compatible with water‑based UV varnish and UV ink commonly used in footwear industry, and supports stable 24‑hour continuous production for large‑batch shoe processing.

This UV curing tunnel dryer is widely applied in sneaker factories, leather shoe manufacturers, sole printing workshops and eco bio‑EVA footwear production plants as core post‑processing equipment after UV ink printing and UV varnish spraying. Its main application scenarios contain pattern ink curing for flyknit uppers, glossy varnish surface curing for leather and microfiber uppers, logo printing curing for rubber outsoles and EVA midsoles. Extended applications include UV surface treatment for shoe accessories, curing of small‑batch custom shoe samples and UV coating solidification for low‑carbon bio‑based materials. Adjustable irradiation intensity and conveying speed perfectly fit high‑volume mass orders and multi‑style small‑batch mixed‑production modes.

Before startup, inspect the power supply, exhaust fan working condition and surface cleanliness of UV lamps. Switch on the exhaust system 3‑5 minutes in advance, then turn on UV lamps for preheating. Set conveyor speed according to ink or varnish thickness and shoe‑material types. Place treated uppers and outsoles evenly on the mesh belt for automatic UV curing. Upon daily‑work completion, turn off UV lamps firstly, keep exhaust fans running for 15 minutes to remove residual heat, and then cut off the main power. 

From environmental‑protection and social‑responsibility perspective, instant UV curing greatly shortens processing cycles and lowers power consumption compared with long‑time hot drying; physical curing reduces solvent additives and carbon footprint to meet EU carbon‑tariff and ESG audit standards. The UV physical curing process produces no toxic gas, and centralized exhaust system timely discharges trace volatiles to maintain clean workshop air. Reliable low‑energy‑consumption production data supports supply‑chain environmental disclosure and helps shoe factories pass sustainable procurement audits from international sportswear brands. Its enclosed anti‑leakage structure prevents ultraviolet radiation harm to staff, and automated mesh‑belt conveyance reduces repetitive manual handling, improving occupational safety for post‑printing operators.