By Michael R. Bonner, vice president of Engineering and Technology, Saint Clair Systems, Inc. In modern coating operations, temperature-related variations can result in significant quality problems with film build, color match, surface finish, gloss, adhesion, etc. The first part of this series - shared in the January edition of UV+EB Technology ENews - examined the … [Read more...] about The Importance of Controlling Coating Temperature in UV Applications
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Most Recent Developments in UV-Curable Soft-Touch Coatings
By Xavier Drujon, Lisa Spagnola and Gunter Moeller, Sartomer Soft-touch coatings are unique finishes that deliver the feel and appearance of a velvet or flocked fabric substrate. Tactile surface feel is one of the most sought-after features in plastics decoration. Thousands of neural receptors in our fingertips process touch differences as small as 1/300th of an inch. Touch … [Read more...] about Most Recent Developments in UV-Curable Soft-Touch Coatings
Trends: UV Coatings in the Digital Era
by William Goughenour, Jr., Wood Coatings Expert UV-curable inks have long been a standard in the digital printing industry, so there's been a vested interest in science and research dedicated to the formulation and application of UV-curable inks and UV-curing technology. A wide range of market trends and coatings performance criteria have been driving research and … [Read more...] about Trends: UV Coatings in the Digital Era
UV Technology for Surface Protection
by Dr. Ben Curatolo, president, Light Curable Coatings Ultraviolet (UV) coating technology is widely used for decoration and protection in many different applications in a wide range of industries. The environmental benefits of UV technology are well documented for the reduction of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).1,2 … [Read more...] about UV Technology for Surface Protection
Improving the Adhesion of UV Liquid and Powder Coatings Using Plasma Treatment
by Andy Stecher, Plasmatreat North America and Paul Mills, industry consultant UV-cured liquid and powder coatings provide plastic part manufacturers with a number of attractive benefits, including improved performance; enhanced appearance; reduced environmental, health and safety risks; and various process advantages. At the same time, the rapid film formation and densely … [Read more...] about Improving the Adhesion of UV Liquid and Powder Coatings Using Plasma Treatment