Description
The Dymax 38478 Four-Pole Liquid Lightguide is designed for use with Dymax BlueWave Spot Lamps. It consists of plastic tubing with a light-conducting liquid core and is used to control the curing of Dymax adhesives, sealants, and coatings. This lightguide provides a 37% light output from each pole and measures 3 mm in diameter and 1 meter in length. It is compatible with all Dymax BlueWave Spot Lamp systems. The item is in stock and typically ships within 1–2 business days.

Key Features

  • Four-pole liquid lightguide
  • 3 mm diameter
  • 1 m length
  • Light-conducting liquid core
  • Provides 37% light output per pole
  • Compatible with all Dymax BlueWave Spot Lamps
  • Plastic tubing construction

Applications

  • UV curing of Dymax adhesives
  • UV curing of Dymax sealants
  • UV curing of Dymax coatings
  • Precision spot curing with BlueWave systems

Benefits

  • Provides controlled and consistent UV light delivery
  • Supports multi-pole output for curing efficiency
  • Designed for direct compatibility with BlueWave spot lamp systems

Product Specs

  • Type: Four-pole liquid lightguide
  • Diameter: 3 mm
  • Length: 1 m
  • Light Output: 37% per pole
  • Construction: Plastic tubing with liquid core
  • Compatibility: All Dymax BlueWave Spot Lamps

Categories

  • Lightguides
  • UV Curing Equipment
  • Dymax Accessories
  • Spot Lamp System Components

FAQs

What is the Dymax 38478 four-pole liquid lightguide used for?

The 38478 is a multi-pole (four-pole) liquid-core lightguide designed to deliver UV/visible light from Dymax spot-curing lamps to adhesive, coating or sealant surfaces. Its liquid light-conducting core enhances light transmission efficiency and enables simultaneous curing at multiple points with a single source.

What are the key specs and construction details of the 38478?

This model features a 3 mm diameter tubing, 1 m length, four output poles, each delivering about 37% of the optical output. It comprises plastic tubing surrounding a light-conducting liquid core and is compatible with Dymax BlueWave spot lamps.

Which lamp systems are this lightguide compatible with?

The 38478 is compatible with Dymax BlueWave® spot lamps and other models listed in the light-guide specification suite. Proper connector type (“D” or “Wolf”) and system optic configuration must be verified.

What advantages does the liquid core lightguide bring compared to quartz fiber guides?

Liquid-core guides like this one transmit higher intensity (>35 % more in many cases) than traditional quartz-fiber guides for UVA/visible wavelengths, and offer cleaner delivery with less scattering. However, they require proper balancing and are less suited for UVB/C wavelengths.

What maintenance or usage considerations should I know?

Over time, intensity drops (for example, from ~7.4 W/cm² initial to ~3.7 W/cm² at 2000 hours for this model). Proper cleaning, avoiding sharp bends, and using the correct connector and fixture mount are essential. Use a radiometer to verify output when processes demand consistency.