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UV+EB Technology

The Official Publication of RadTech North America

Automotive & Transportation

UV-A Hard Coat for Polycarbonate Headlight Refinishing

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By Michael J. Dvorchak, Dvorchak Enterprises, LLC The automotive industry over the last several decades has pushed the technology for automotive forward headlighting from glass to polycarbonate plastics (PC). Although there are obvious advantages to polycarbonate, such as weight reduction and improved safety, there also are issues with deterioration over time of the … [Read more...] about UV-A Hard Coat for Polycarbonate Headlight Refinishing

UV-Curable Coating Options for Interior Automotive Applications

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By Kristy Wagner, Red Spot Paint and Varnish Due to their crosslinking capabilities, UV-curable coatings can be natural choices for interior automotive applications. Technologies range from clear to pigmented to physical vapor deposition (PVD) finishes. These coatings provide superior scratch and abrasion resistance as well as the ability to withstand the assault of daily … [Read more...] about UV-Curable Coating Options for Interior Automotive Applications

I-CAR Automotive Refinish at the Speed of Photons

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By Michael J. Dvorchak, Dvorchak Enterprises LLC Over the last decade, the automotive refinish industry has been forced to look at new technologies to reduce volatile organic content (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), while providing a rapid return to service of the consumers’ vehicles. UVA-cured 1K auto refinish primers first were introduced in the mid-1990s. UVA … [Read more...] about I-CAR Automotive Refinish at the Speed of Photons

Curing Technology Opportunities in the Automotive Market

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By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology   To gain insight into how curing technologies can impact lightweighting goals in the automotive industry, UV+EB Technology spoke with Rebecca Lonczak, marketing manager, Keyland Polymer, and Mary Ellen Rosenberger, founder, BaySpring Solutions LLC. Why is lightweighting a concern for the automotive … [Read more...] about Curing Technology Opportunities in the Automotive Market

Innovations in Dual- Cure Technology for Automotive Interior Applications

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By Chris Baumgart, Red Spot Paint and Varnish Dual cure is an emerging technology that bridges the strengths of typical thermal and UV systems. It provides the superior scratch and chemical resistance hallmark to UV coatings while allowing for shadow curing via thermal reactions. This feature has made dual cure an attractive option for automotive interior applications. Its … [Read more...] about Innovations in Dual- Cure Technology for Automotive Interior Applications