By Cara Bommarito, sustainability manager, RadTech In early September, I had the great pleasure to attend PCI’s Coating, Trends and Technology conference (CTT) in Lombard, Illinois. The conference was a great experience. Held at a convenient location and lovely hotel, the conference delivered informative content, networking opportunities and, most importantly, stellar … [Read more...] about A Few Mikes from RadTech Go to CTT
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Off the Beaten Path with UV-Curable Adhesives
By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology UV curing and UV-curable adhesives are used in a variety of products and applications, many of which are commonplace, such as food packaging, laminated flooring and pickleball paddles. Others are not quite so ubiquitous, like Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s use of UV curing on the base coat of its legendary guitars. 1 In … [Read more...] about Off the Beaten Path with UV-Curable Adhesives
Incorporation of Carbon Nanotubes into UV-Polymerizable Formulations, Part 2
In the last issue of UV+EB Technology, we began a discussion about the preparation of nanocomposites made by incorporating carbon nanotubes into UV-polymerizable formulations. 1 That article covered the experimental techniques used by students at the University of Houston-Downtown 2 to determine how well single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) were dispersed (exfoliated) in an … [Read more...] about Incorporation of Carbon Nanotubes into UV-Polymerizable Formulations, Part 2
Informing the Supply Chain and Regulatory Groups on the Safe Handling and Use of UV and EB Energy-Curable Materials
The UV and EB energy-curable materials and products supply chain has been safely using raw materials, intermediates and finished products for over 50 years. Yet, a lack of understanding on how the energy-curable industry keeps workers safe and manufactures safe products (which are converted into packaging and articles used in markets from food to industrial cleaners) routinely … [Read more...] about Informing the Supply Chain and Regulatory Groups on the Safe Handling and Use of UV and EB Energy-Curable Materials
Electron Beam Dosimetry
Dose is a crucial variable in any electron beam (EB) application, and it is equally important to be able to measure and verify that dose. 1 Just as the output of UV lamps can be monitored by a radiometer, dosimetry can be used to monitor EB dose. From setting up a new beam to exploring new applications, during troubleshooting and after routine maintenance, dosimetry is an … [Read more...] about Electron Beam Dosimetry