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4641 Hinckley Industrial Parkway Cleveland, OH 44118 216-741-5511 www.dvuv.com
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DVUV, LLC Founded April 2005 Proprietary powder coat and UV-cure finishing
process for wood and MDF Commitment to sustainable products and
processes Complete turnkey production – from drawing
to finished parts Nearly 5 decades experience in wood finishing Michael Knoblauch, founder and president,
opened 1st UV powder line for wood in North America in 2000
15,000 s.f. facility in Cleveland, Ohio
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The Green AlternativeGreen finish formulation:
No VOCs (volatile organic compounds) No HAPs (hazardous air pollutants) No hydrocarbon waste
Environmentally sustainable process: UV curing is extremely energy efficient
Fast, single-step process 20 minutes from raw MDF to finished parts
Smaller manufacturing footprint ¼ - ⅓ the size required for other finishing
processesReduced energy consumption
40-60% energy savings compared to other finishes Any residual powder is recycled in plastics manufacturing zero waste stream
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Advantages of UV-Cured PowderGreen process and materials
Solvent-free formulations no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), no hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and no hydrocarbon waste
Fast, efficient UV-curing process has minimal energy requirement
Residual powder can be repurposed as polymer for plastics
manufacturing
Milling before finishing improves material utilization and reduces waste
Complete consistent coverage on all exposed surfaces
Automated powder guns deliver accurate, uniform powder distribution for maximum design innovation, finish quality and ease of production
Seamless 360˚ finish
Complex shapes and built-up forms
Curvilinear cuts and irregular contours
Bullnose, radiused and waterfall edges
Cut-outs and through holes
No wrapping, gluing or edgebanding required
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Advantages of UV-Cured Powder – continued
Superior wear characteristicsUV light initiates instant cure through photo-
polymerization of powder cross-linked polymer bond surface
No cracking at 35” – NEMA ball-drop test
3000 cycles wear-thru resistance – ASTM abrasion test
Retains like-new appearance in demanding, high-traffic
environments
Withstands frequent cleanings and maintains original
color, texture and gloss
100% environmentally-responsible: inputs, process & end-product
Innovative design possibilities
Advanced surface performance
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Cross-Linked UV Curing Process Separates gel/flow
stage from cure Ensures complete cure
for extended finish life Expands potential
gloss range Enables smoother
textures Eliminates cracking
Creates cross-linked and bonded molecular finish Produces superior
surface that resists damage and maintains ideal appearance
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UV Cure v. Thermal Cure
UV process:1 minute melt followed by 2-5 second cureSurface temperature of 195-250˚ F
Thermal process:7-30 minute melt and cure – simultaneouslySurface temperature of 250-450˚ F
UV Advantages: Speed – 10X+ faster Lower potential defect rate Reduced substrate heat exposure
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DVUV’s Technical Capabilities Color analysis – HunterLab spectrophotometer
Integrating diffuse /8˚ sphere geometry Xenon light source 4 Illuminants: D65 daylight, cool white fluorescent, TL84 triband
fluorescent, and incandescent Visual color assessment – GretagMacbeth light booth
5 Light sources: D65 daylight, cool white fluorescent, TL84 triband fluorescent, incandescent and ultraviolet (UV)
NIST traceable documentation Thickness measurement – Tooke film build gauge
ASTM D4138, Method A Destructive
Gloss level – NOVO-GLOSS™ gloss meter Cure analysis – 50 MEK double rub test Texture evaluation – Tenibac plaque No. 6
Ensure exact color matching and precise control of final finish quality
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Custom Color Matching We provide precision color matching and
custom powder formulation to achieve the exact look you want to achieve.
Color matching is available for virtually any color standard including: RAL color shades Pantone matching system (PMS) Laminate finishes Wet paints
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DVUV’s Production Capabilities Total finishing capacity of more than 20 million s.f.
in our Cleveland, Ohio facility 4,900 s.f. per hour
To provide the highest quality at the lowest cost, DVUV relies on its network of preferred suppliers to provide complete production services including:
Sourcing of high-grade substrate Machining to discrete tolerances Sourcing of powder to customer specifications Post-finishing assembly and distribution
“Give us a drawing. We’ll ship you finished parts.No inventory headaches or production hassles.
No rejects or returns.”
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Products The look you want and the strength you need.
On schedule. Within budget.
Innovative wood finishes using unique powder formulations and advanced UV-curing technology
Turn-key production Provide drawings and finish specifications and we’ll handle the
rest.
Absolute commitment to quality and service We understand tight schedules, budget pressures, demanding
clients, and unexpected challenges. Customers rely on us for on-time deliveries with zero defects. We’re not successful unless you’re successful.
Green-certification ready No VOCs (volatile organic compounds), no HAPs (hazardous air
pollutants), and no hydrocarbon waste Extremely high energy efficiency
No waste stream
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UVMax™
Tougher than paint. Easier than laminate.
Faster than both. Laminate-grade durability
Stain resistant Scratch resistant Impact tested to 35” with no cracking
Wet paint flexibility Curvilinear shapes and pre-assembled parts Waterfall and bullnose edges 3-D surfaces
Fast, streamlined finishing process Single-pass finishing From raw MDF to finished parts ready for shipment in 20
minutes
Environmentally friendly Solvent free no VOCs, no HAPs plus no hydrocarbon waste Minimal energy consumption No waste stream impact
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How Does UVMax™ Compare to Liquid Paint?
UVMax™ Liquid paintWear characteristicsThickness 3-4 mils 1-6 milsImpact testing No cracking @ 35" ND*Abrasion resistance (mg/500 cycles) 34.2 mg 36.7 mgAbrasion wear thru resistance 3000 cycles ND*Scratch resistance No effect ND*Crosshatch adhesion No loss No loss
Design flexibilitySeamless surfaces and edges Yes YesCurvilinear shapes Yes YesRadiused and bullnosed edges Yes YesCurvilinear shapes Yes YesThrough holes and recesses Yes Yes
Ease of productionType of process Continuous Batch & ContinuousNumber of steps required 1 3+
Environmental ImpactVOCs No YesHAPs No NoMaterials waste <1% 15+%
* ND = no data available
UVMax™ tests performed by Stork Herron Laboratories. Liquid paint data drawn from tests performed by Stork Herron
Laboratories and publicly available published information; exact figures vary by grade and manufacturer.
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How Does UVMax™ Compare to High Pressure Laminate?
UVMax™ HPLWear characteristicsThickness 3-4 mils .7-1.0 mmImpact testing No cracking @ 35" No cracking @ 15-50"Abrasion resistance (mg/500 cycles) 34.2 mg 43-74.6 mgAbrasion wear thru resistance 3000 cycles 750 cyclesScratch resistance No effect No effectCrosshatch adhesion No loss No loss
Design flexibilitySeamless surfaces and edges Yes NoCurvilinear shapes Yes NoRadiused and bullnosed edges Yes NoCurvilinear shapes Yes NoThrough holes and recesses Yes No
Ease of productionType of process Continuous BatchNumber of steps required 1 4
Environmental ImpactVOCs No YesHAPs No YesMaterials waste <1% 15+%
UVMax™ tests performed by Stork Herron Laboratories. HPL data drawn from publicly
available published information; exact figures vary by grade and manufacturer.
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How Does UVMax™ Compare to Vinyl Laminates?
UVMax™ Vinyl laminateWear characteristicsThickness 3-4 mils 8-12 milsImpact testing No cracking @ 35" No cracking @ 64-90"Abrasion resistance (weight loss in mg) 34.2 mg CS-17/500 cycles 50 mg CS-10/100 cyclesAbrasion wear thru resistance 3000 cycles 1200 cyclesScratch resistance No effect No effectCrosshatch adhesion No loss ND*
Design flexibilitySeamless surfaces and edges Yes NoCurvilinear shapes Yes YesRadiused and bullnosed edges Yes YesCurvilinear shapes Yes YesThrough holes and recesses Yes Yes
Ease of productionType of process Continuous BatchNumber of steps required 1 3
Environmental ImpactVOCs No NoHAPs No NoHydrocarbon waste No YesMaterials waste <1% 10+%
* ND = no data available
UVMax™ tests performed by Stork Herron Laboratories. Vinyl data drawn from publicly
available published information; exact figures vary by grade and manufacturer.
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How Does UVMax™ Compare to Melamine?
UVMax™ MelamineWear characteristicsThickness 3-4 mils 2-4 milsImpact testing No cracking @ 35" No cracking @ 15-50"Abrasion resistance (mg/500 cycles) 34.2 mg 19.58 mgAbrasion wear thru resistance 3000 cycles 125 - 400 cyclesScratch resistance No effect No effectCrosshatch adhesion No loss ND*
Design flexibilitySeamless surfaces and edges Yes NoCurvilinear shapes Yes NoRadiused and bullnosed edges Yes NoCurvilinear shapes Yes NoThrough holes and recesses Yes No
Ease of productionType of process Continuous BatchNumber of steps required 1 4
Environmental ImpactVOCs No YesHAPs No NoMaterials waste <1% 15+%
* ND = no data available
UVMax™ tests performed by Stork Herron Laboratories. Melamine data drawn from publicly
available published information; exact figures vary by grade and manufacturer.
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Primary Applications Retail display, fixture and P-O-P Healthcare and medical equipment Storage and cabinetry Specialty furniture
Markets requiring Superior wear characteristics Visual appeal and design innovation Fast, efficient manufacturing Environmentally safe production
and end-products
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Representative Retail Projects Worldwide design and production resource for
custom retail High-profile project for $18 billion department store chain Complete relaunch and reprogramming of lingerie department
to compete with leading specialty retailer Unique architectural panel used to create image and distinguish
in-store lingerie boutique from other departments Critical factors: striking, high-end visual appearance, color
matches, 4-part panel fabrication and unitized packaging plus ability to meet volume and schedule requirements
One third of 1,000 store roll-out completed
Direct manufacturer of custom fixtures Freestanding display for #1 children’s apparel brand in US
Components previously painted in-house Deciding factors: better finish appearance and durability,
faster turnaround, lower total cost
300 units shipped to date
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Representative Healthcare Projects
Global leader in diagnostic imaging equipment 1st adopter of UV-cured powder in North America
DVUV-finished parts shipped to China for final assembly
Deciding factors: wear characteristics, design flexibility,
environmental benefits (vinyl replacement)
Over 5,000 CAT scan and MRI units to date
High-volume manufacturer of medical equipment Business based on lean manufacturing
DVUV customer since November 2006
Deciding factors: speed of production, responsiveness of
service, consistency of finish quality
From 3 original SKUs to 9 currently
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Where DVUV is Most Cost-Effective Designs with innovative elements such as unique
shapes and 3-D surfaces Projects where fast production and consistent
finish quality are critical Clients who value green design and sustainability High-volume jobs where technology-driven, low
labor cost structure has significant impact
Number of Pieces
DVUV Cost v. Other Finish Processes
< 50 Generally Less Competitive
50 - 200 Competitive
200 - 500 Generally More Competitive
500+ Extremely Competitive
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How to Reach UsNeed a quote?
Use our online quote form at www.dvuv.com/quote.aspx to tell us what you need and attach your drawing.
Want a custom color? If you’d like us to formulate UVMax™ to match a
specific color, fill out the form at www.dvuv.com/colormatch.aspx and give us a sample of the look you want to create.
Need to fax a drawing or a purchase order? Our fax number is 216-741-6611.
Have a question? Give us a call at 216-741-5511 or email us at