While electron beams are complex machines to build, the day-to-day operation of an EB is quite straightforward. Despite the wide array of possible applications, there are only a few settings to adjust: dose, accelerating voltage and line speed. That’s it! Now, understanding how these parameters and the throughput of the beam apply to achieving a well-cured coating or a … [Read more...] about EB Operation 101
2021 Issue 1
Matting Optimization: Achieving High-Quality, Ultra-Low Matte Radiation-Curable Wood Coatings
By Mike Toth, BYK USA In modern wood coatings, UV-curable technologies are growing worldwide. High-quality aqueous, solvent-borne and solvent-free UV coatings exist to protect consumer wood (and non-wood) products, such as hardwood flooring, kitchen cabinets, millwork, store fixtures, LVT flooring, and office and residential furniture. Traditionally formulated for clear … [Read more...] about Matting Optimization: Achieving High-Quality, Ultra-Low Matte Radiation-Curable Wood Coatings
Meet Susan Bailey: Newly Elected President of the RadTech Board of Directors
By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology What is your educational and professional background? I like to introduce myself as being all California educated. I don’t live in California anymore, but it is along the line of who I am. I did my undergraduate work at UC Berkeley in chemistry and molecular and cell biology. I then worked on a PhD at UCLA, in the … [Read more...] about Meet Susan Bailey: Newly Elected President of the RadTech Board of Directors
UV Coatings in the Pipe and Tube Marketplace
By Mike Kelly, Chief Customer Officer, Allied PhotoChemical In today’s competitive environment, pipe and tube manufacturing companies are being challenged to manufacture a superior product in their respective marketplaces. End-user customers are requiring a better product, more competitive pricing and improved lead times, year-over-year. While each pipe and tube manufacturer … [Read more...] about UV Coatings in the Pipe and Tube Marketplace
RadTech Supports UV End Users through Advocacy
By Rita Loof, director of environmental affairs, RadTech RadTech International North America promotes the use and development of UV & EB processing as an industrial technique that offers energy savings, elimination of pollution, greater productivity, higher yields and the opportunity for improved, new or unique products. RadTech advocates on behalf of its members and the … [Read more...] about RadTech Supports UV End Users through Advocacy