Food packaging and flooring, shrink-wrap and sterilization, cold seal adhesives and so much more – electron beam (EB) is a versatile technology used in a multitude of applications with potential yet untapped.1-3 The key reason for this versatility is electron beam’s ability to break chemical bonds without the assistance of an initiator and under ambient conditions. While EB is … [Read more...] about What Can You Do with Electron Beam?
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Attainable Sustainable: Using Electron Beam Technology in Compostable Flexible Packaging
By Sage M. Schissel, PCT Ebeam and Integration, LLC Editor’s Note: In addition, the test results are ongoing for this study. An update will be posted at www.uvebtechnology.com. Due to print space limitations, the article references can be found online in the Article Archive. In recent years, the packaging industry has experienced a consumer backlash regarding its use of … [Read more...] about Attainable Sustainable: Using Electron Beam Technology in Compostable Flexible Packaging
Q&A: Is there a technique to evaluate the performance of low-voltage electron beam processors?
By Im Rangwalla, Market Development Manager, Energy Sciences, Inc. Yes. Radiation-induced in situ polymerization reactions offer significant advantages over conventional thermal processes. The biggest advantage is the use of 100 percent reactive and compliant chemistry so no thermal drying is required. Since the introduction of electron beam curing in the early '60s, … [Read more...] about Q&A: Is there a technique to evaluate the performance of low-voltage electron beam processors?
Electron Beam Cross-Linking of Polyolefin Films for Various Packaging Applications
By Im Rangwalla, market development manager, Energy Sciences Inc. Abstract Radiation cross-linking comprised of gamma rays from a Co60 source and even high-energy electron cross-linking from > 1 MeV accelerators have been commercial since 1960s. These applications were mostly for the wire and cable industry, rubber tires and some high-barrier shrink film applications for … [Read more...] about Electron Beam Cross-Linking of Polyolefin Films for Various Packaging Applications