GlasWeld, an international glass repair solutions provider, today announced that its Technical Services Division is in final testing stages of ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes (LED) for its auto glass repair curing systems.

The research on UV LED technology has lasted for two years, with the aim to resolve problems limiting the auto glass repair, including the consistency, portability and environmental impact. LEDs last longer than fluorescent lamps and contain no toxic waste, reducing replacement cost and minimizing environmental impact.

“It is widely known that fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and are difficult to dispose of properly, which makes LED attractive from an environmental standpoint because it contains no toxic chemicals,” said Randy Mackey, director of research and development for GlasWeld. “LED Curing Systems are unaffected by temperature, so they will also contribute to quality consistency for windshield repair, despite the season or climate.”

The company has integrated UV LEDs into its ProCur Radial Curing Lamp, the industry’s only lamp specifically designed for windshield repair patented by the company five years ago, to make it more durable, working from smaller rechargeable powers sources, and with the intensity of the light not affected by age, usage or temperature.

Already under development for two years, GlasWeld will continue to make advancements in the use of LED for auto glass repair until the technology is ready for widespread use in the marketplace.

About GlasWeld
Based in Bend, Oregon, GlasWeld provides complete glass repair solutions—from revolutionary equipment to unparalleled training programs and technical support—for both flat glass and auto glass. The company’s flagship Gforce Scratch Removal System for glass scratch removal and G3fusion Auto Glass Repair System for windshield repair is distributed worldwide through an international distribution network. GlasWeld’s product lines have been developed based on decades of industry research, development and customer feedback.