Alternative part name

[cmwpmm]

I have a CET 1000 UV Printer. Recently a tech was in and suggested I may need to change out my reflectors around my bulbs. So I contacted my supplier and he doesn't know what I'm talking about. Is there a different term for the "UV Reflector" that I don't know?

Thanks in advance.

 

[BIG EASY DOES IT]

I have a CET 1000 UV Printer. Recently a tech was in and suggested I may need to change out my reflectors around my bulbs. So I contacted my supplier and he doesn't know what I'm talking about. Is there a different term for the "UV Reflector" that I don't know?

Thanks in advance.

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No that sounds about right. I would tell your supplier to contact CET to get a part number. Just because the salesman doesn't know what they are doesn't mean they don't exist.

 

[ChrisN]

How often do you have to replace reflectors? How old is your machine?

We have a Q5-1000, and due to first a failed fan and then a failed shutter, we had to replace the entire UV lamp assembly. CET doesn't part out the assembly any farther than the UV lamp holder assembly (including reflector, fans, etc.) and the main body which bolts to the head carriage and contains the shutter assembly. So if you get parts directly from CET, you will get the entire top assembly; fans, reflector, and all.

 

[uvgerard]

UV reflector cleaning

I have a CET 1000 UV Printer. Recently a tech was in and suggested I may need to change out my reflectors around my bulbs. So I contacted my supplier and he doesn't know what I'm talking about. Is there a different term for the "UV Reflector" that I don't know?

Thanks in advance.

CET uses a polished formed aluminum reflector. It does not have an optical coating which means you can polish the reflector surface yourself. The process is relatively easy and you would be amazed at the results. Of course all bets are off if your shutter will not function or fans do not work. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

 

[cmwpmm]

How often do you have to replace reflectors? How old is your machine?

We have a Q5-1000, and due to first a failed fan and then a failed shutter, we had to replace the entire UV lamp assembly. CET doesn't part out the assembly any farther than the UV lamp holder assembly (including reflector, fans, etc.) and the main body which bolts to the head carriage and contains the shutter assembly. So if you get parts directly from CET, you will get the entire top assembly; fans, reflector, and all.

You're exactly correct. My supplier told me the same once he'd realized what part I was wanting. So to replace both of my reflectors I was looking at spending over $1400. UVGerard may have just saved me a bunch. Many thanks to all of you for the help!