Editor’s Note: Part 1, which appeared in Quarter 3 UV+EB Technology, discussed how EB and UV were practical and sustainable solutions for the coil coating industry. Part 3 will continue with the challenges in incorporating EB and UV into the coil coating process. An Economical Solution Energy savings Sustainable solutions have value to both the environment and society, but … [Read more...] about EB and UV for Coil Coating, Part 2
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Vacuum 101 for Electron Beam Users
Accelerated electrons often steal the spotlight when it comes to electron beam (they even are listed as the titular character!), but behind the curtain (or better yet, the titanium foil) and responsible for the whole production is vacuum. Good vacuum makes EB possible; the better the vacuum, the better the operation of the beam, so understanding why vacuum is needed, how it … [Read more...] about Vacuum 101 for Electron Beam Users
Excimer and EB: A Different Approach to Gloss Control
EB and UV-curable inks and coatings can be formulated to produce a high-gloss appearance with relative ease, but when it comes to matte and soft-touch variations, especially those striving for ultra-low gloss units, challenges arise. One way to circumvent those challenges is to incorporate the use of excimer. What is matte? Shiny, high-gloss surfaces appear smooth to the … [Read more...] about Excimer and EB: A Different Approach to Gloss Control
EB for CO2 Transformation
Electron beam is a versatile and sustainable technology that, in the RadTech sphere, generally is discussed as a way of reducing CO2 emissions through the elimination of solvents and reduction in energy consumption for ink, coating and adhesive applications. Yet, it also may provide a solution for CO2 production when emissions are not as easily avoided. Researchers at GTI … [Read more...] about EB for CO2 Transformation
The Cost and Value of Electron Beam
The capital cost of an electron beam often is cited as a disqualification for consideration. Just this past May at the RadTech event, a presenter excluded EB in a comparison study, before seeking any performance results, because it is an expensive technology – implying that even if it did meet all the tested criteria, it wasn’t worth presenting to customers as a solution … [Read more...] about The Cost and Value of Electron Beam