Uv/eb curing - Articles - Page 2

A More Sustainable Ultraviolet and Electron-Beam Technology in Coil Coatings

March 21, 2023

The European Coil Coating Association considers UV- / EB-curing technology to be the most significant game changer in terms of decarbonization of the coil coating industry.

UV Coatings Improve Manufacturing Process, Sustainability Footprint and ROI for Mechanical Tube Manufacturers

Michael Kelly

March 16, 2021

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Conversion to UV coatings allow tube manufacturers to run faster production speeds, greatly reduce their shipping costs/handling of coatings and implement a much cleaner, green, sustainable process, while delivering an improved ROI to the bottom line.

RadTech 2020 Features Advancements in UV/EB Curing

RadTech 2020 Featured Many Advancements in UV/EB Curing

May 1, 2020

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A brief overview of RadTech 2020, as well as insights from JP Masson, Director of Sales and Marketing, Nagase America, Chemicals Division, on trends in the curing market.

Using Plasma Treatment to Prepare Plastics and Composites

for UV-Cured Powder Coating

Michael Knoblauch Kevin M. Otto

October 2, 2019

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The results of this study demonstrate that heat-sensitive substrates like plastics and composites can be prepared with plasma treatment and successfully coated with UV-cured powder without degrading or deforming the integrity of the substrate.

Trends in UV-Cure Coating Formulations, Production Coating Methods and Apparatus

for Polymeric Film and Sheet High-Volume Consumer Product Categories

Bruce Bachman

August 3, 2018

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UV-cure cationic coatings present viable and attractive options to OEMs, polymer coaters, extruders, contract coaters and/or thermoformers to improve functional and/or physical properties for formed polymer film/sheet as well as an effective delivery transport mechanism for new pathogen inhibition and biocidal efficacy technologies.

Trends in UV-Cure Coating Formulations, Production Methods and Apparatus for Polymeric Film and Sheet

Bruce Bachman

May 2, 2018

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UV cationic coatings present viable and attractive options to OEMs, polymer coaters, extruders, contract coaters and/or thermoformers to improve functional and/or physical properties for formed polymer film/sheet as well as an effective delivery transport mechanism for new pathogen inhibition and biocidal efficacy technologies.

Exploring the Chemistry Behind Silicone-Based Release Additives

Thorsten Schierle

February 1, 2017

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Depending on the nature of the application, different levels of the release effect are desired, and demands regarding durability of the release effect vary substantially. Therefore, it makes sense to take a closer look at the specialty additives that create this effect.

The Effects of Different Curing Methods on Tack-Free Curing

Niel Cramer Amelia Davenport Mike Idacavage Ashten Vogelsberg

February 1, 2017

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In this study, we evaluate the use of broadband mercury, 385 nm LED and electron beam (EB) curing across a range of different acrylic formulations. The different methods of curing are compared by examining their effect on oxygen inhibition, cure speed and material properties.

Zero-VOC and High-Solid-Content Photocured Siliconized Coatings

Technology to Impart Superior Surface Characteristics in Light-Cured Coatings

Dr. Atul Tiwari

May 1, 2016

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This article describes the development of siliconized UV light-cured coatings.

Electron Beam Laboratory Systems

Anthony Carignano

October 1, 2015

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Low-energy EB processing is a technology in evolution. After decades of refinement and integration it continues to offer the potential of significantly enhancing production efficiencies and environmental benefits for manufacturing and brand owners focusing on sustainability, consumer safety, cost competitiveness and product differentiation.