UV Coatings

UV/LED – Photoinitiator and Cure Study

Michael L. Gould Volker Petry

May 1, 2014

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As power and efficiency of UV/LED devices have improved, they are being used in more processes

New Additives for Radiation-Curable Systems

Dr. Marc Hans Guillaume Jaunky Petra Lenz

April 1, 2014

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A family of new radiation-curable additives with an improved compatibility in various formulations (solvent-free, solvent and waterborne) and covering a broad slip range has been developed.

Technology of Wood Finishing

Wood/Substrate Properties and Interactions with Coatings

Ronald Obie

September 5, 2013

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Finishing wood is an art and science that is based upon knowledge of the properties of the wood and the finishing materials.

The Future of Electron Beam Curing

Electron beam curing has a number of significant advantages in comparison to wet paints and powder coating.

David Helsby

August 19, 2013

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Electron beam curing has a number of significant advantages in comparison to wet paints and powder coating.

The Perfect Cure?

David Helsby

May 1, 2013

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The UV/EB curing platform is a dynamic partner for today’s technology base across many manufacturing industries and geographies.

New UV 3D Finishing System

New Coating Technology Provides Efficient System

Herb Boekamp

May 1, 2013

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Using a UV 3D cell, however, fully assembled products, such as chairs, or desks, can be completely cured using minimal labor in as little as five to eight minutes.

The Future of Industrial Coatings

UV-Curable Powder Coating for MDF Wood

Michael Knoblauch

February 8, 2013

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With increased awareness of sustainability, efficiency and safety, UV-curable powder coatings offer numerous opportunities for future growth.

New Functionalized Particles

Solutions for Enhanced Performance, Efficiency and Sustainability

Milan W. Krumble

January 4, 2013

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Today’s coatings market expects more from its white pigments than brightness and opacity. White pigments, such as titanium dioxide (TiO2), barium sulfate (BaSO4) and zinc sulphide, are just examples of many ingredients possible in a complex coatings formulation.

Specialty Monomer

December 3, 2012

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SR217 is a monofunctional monomer for UV/EB applications with very low viscosity and surface tension.

Durable, Multi-Purpose Protective Coatings

William R. Schaeffer

November 1, 2012

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This article reports on the performance results of acrylated monomers and oligomers when subjected to typical end-use tests designed to measure the flexibility and adhesion characteristics of coatings.