By Yung-Chi Yang, Pei-Yun Lee and Dr. Yao-Hsing Huang, Specialty Chemical Business Unit, Everlight Chemical Industrial Corp. Abstract Waterborne UV-curable coatings have been developed to replace conventional UV-curable coatings to lower volatile organic compound (VOC) content. Due to fast drying and short processing time, UV-curable coatings are widely used in various … [Read more...] about Novel Light Stabilizer Enhances the UV-Filtering Ability of Waterborne UVCurable Coatings without Sacrifice on Curing Speed
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UV-Cured Powder Coating Speeds MDF Application Process Time
By Lara Copeland, contributing writer, UV+EB Technology Located in Cleveland, Ohio, and occupying adjacent buildings, Keyland Polymer and DVUV have found ways to collaborate well beyond their physical proximity. As an innovator in the application of UV-cured powder coating on medium-density fiberboard (MDF), DVUV specializes in custom powder-coated components or parts for the … [Read more...] about UV-Cured Powder Coating Speeds MDF Application Process Time
Comparison of Coating Coverage and Applied Cost for Solvent-Based, Water-Based and 100% Solids UV Coating
By Michael Kelly, Allied PhotoChemical, Inc., and Michael Bonner, Saint Clair Systems In this article, we provide a guide comparing the cost of solvent-based and water-based coatings to UV coatings, using a real-life customer example. The customer is running a return-on-investment analysis of coating costs for a pipe production operation. The goal is to reduce the part … [Read more...] about Comparison of Coating Coverage and Applied Cost for Solvent-Based, Water-Based and 100% Solids UV Coating
Eliminating Red Rust and Improving Customer Satisfaction
By Michael Kelly , Allied PhotoChemical, Inc. In today’s manufacturing environment, it is critical to utilize proven technology to eliminate problematic red rust and continue to drive overall customer satisfaction. This can be accomplished with UV coatings technology that delivers improved return on investment for overall business. Over the years, pipe producers have been … [Read more...] about Eliminating Red Rust and Improving Customer Satisfaction
FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Celebrate Best Work in UV Coatings
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology Print finishing effects can raise the level of quality, added value, shelf presence, brand recognition and security for a product - whether a greeting card, presentation folder, book jacket or folding carton. These are some of the unique and eye-catching printed pieces the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) … [Read more...] about FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Celebrate Best Work in UV Coatings