Chem-Set UV LED Flashlight, 385-400 nm Cure Light

Description

The UV LED flashlight from Chem-Set is a handheld 385 to 400 nm cure light built for spot-curing UV adhesives and inspecting fluorescent leak indicators. This UV LED flashlight runs cooler than mercury-vapor lamps, switches on instantly, and concentrates output in the wavelength range where typical UV-A and UV-LED cure adhesives kick over. It is the working tool when a benchtop cure chamber is overkill and you need a portable, repeatable cure source on the bench or in the field.

Where the UV LED flashlight fits

Handheld UV light is the right call for stone and slab repair, point fixturing during glass-to-metal assembly, dental and medical fixture spot-cures, leak detection on potting compounds with fluorescent tracers, jewelry repair, and field cures where bringing the part to a lamp is not practical. Pair it with Chem-Set UV 386 or any 365 to 405 nm-rated UV adhesive in the CC lineup. The instant-on LED behavior matters when an operator is fixturing dozens of parts per shift: no warm-up, no bulb life concerns, no waiting between cycles.

Specifications

• Wavelength range: 385 to 400 nm UV-A
• Source: LED, instant on, long service life
• Form factor: handheld flashlight
• Use cases: spot cure UV adhesives, fluorescence-based leak detection
• Safety: wear UV-rated eyewear; avoid direct skin exposure

Pairing the UV LED flashlight with adhesives

For full through-cure, intensity-at-distance and exposure time matter more than the light’s nominal output. Hold the lens close to the bondline, keep the substrate UV-transparent where possible, and confirm full cure by surface tack or pull test. The flashlight sits next to the broader UV adhesive lineup on CC’s catalog and supports the Chem-Set UV 386 syringe-format adhesive directly.

Cure-process reference

For cure-process fundamentals on intensity, distance, and exposure trade-offs, the Adhesive and Sealant Council guide to UV-cure light sources covers the variables that determine whether a handheld cure light is enough for your assembly or whether you need a stationary bench unit instead.

Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected] for help matching cure light intensity to your adhesive and your process.