By Liz Stevens, writer, UV+EB Technology UV curing and UV-curable adhesives are used in a variety of products and applications, many of which are commonplace, such as food packaging, laminated flooring and pickleball paddles. Others are not quite so ubiquitous, like Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s use of UV curing on the base coat of its legendary guitars. 1 In … [Read more...] about Off the Beaten Path with UV-Curable Adhesives
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Informing the Supply Chain and Regulatory Groups on the Safe Handling and Use of UV and EB Energy-Curable Materials
The UV and EB energy-curable materials and products supply chain has been safely using raw materials, intermediates and finished products for over 50 years. Yet, a lack of understanding on how the energy-curable industry keeps workers safe and manufactures safe products (which are converted into packaging and articles used in markets from food to industrial cleaners) routinely … [Read more...] about Informing the Supply Chain and Regulatory Groups on the Safe Handling and Use of UV and EB Energy-Curable Materials
Jim’s Top 10 Stupid UV Tricks
The Late Night (NBC: 1982-1993) and Late Show (CBS: 1993-2015) with David Letterman aired on two different television networks for over 6,000 episodes. (Note to my editor: This is my 20th column, and I will not reach 6,000). Letterman’s shows had two signature segments: The “Top 10 List,” which aired most nights and “Stupid Pet/Human Tricks,” which aired periodically. In this … [Read more...] about Jim’s Top 10 Stupid UV Tricks
The Importance of Using the Correct Nail Lamp to Ensure Proper Curing of UV Nail Products
By Doug Schoon, president, Schoon Scientific There is no such thing as a universal UV nail lamp that properly cures any UV nail product; nor are there UV-curable nail products that properly cure with any nail lamp. Those who are making these erroneous claims are contributing to the growing number of consumers and professionals developing skin irritation and persistent or … [Read more...] about The Importance of Using the Correct Nail Lamp to Ensure Proper Curing of UV Nail Products
State of UV LED Curing Applications
By Jennifer Heathcote, vice president, business development, GEW, Inc. The list of viable UV LED applications continues to grow – as does the number of system suppliers, formulators and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) machine builders supporting those applications. This ongoing increase in activity bodes well for the present and future of UV LED technology. As a … [Read more...] about State of UV LED Curing Applications