Radiation Curing
Some time ago, I remember reading about electron-beam curing somewhere. Unfortunately, I can’t find the article now. I am interested in further information on this subject.
#curing
Q. I run the finishing operations for my company, which manufactures concrete tile products. We seal the surfaces with a coat of acrylic material. Environmental considerations and rising energy costs are forcing us to look at alternative curing methods. Some time ago, I remember reading about electron-beam curing somewhere. Unfortunately, I can’t find the article now. I am interested in further information on this subject and the names of coatings suppliers and equipment manufacturers. Can you help me? T.B.
A. Electron beam (EB) curable coatings may meet environmental requirements but may not be the best method for your application. Since capital costs and energy usage are so high for EB curable coatings, it sounds like overkill for applying clear coatings to concrete tile products.
As an alternative, I suggest you investigate ultraviolet-radiation (UV) curable coatings which require lower capital costs and lower energy usage. Clear coatings based on urethane-acrylic, epoxy and other resin chemistries have been commercially available for many years and are widely used in various industries. Suppliers of UV-curable coatings and UV-curing equipment can be found at pfonline.com. Ask your present coating supplier if he is also be able to provide you with UV-curable coatings for your products.
RELATED CONTENT
-
8 Things You Need to Know About Paint Booth Lighting
Global Finishing Solutions has come up with some helpful insights on lighting for paints booths which plays a crucial role in achieving a quality paint job.
-
The Powder Coating Process
Powder coating is one of the most durable finishes that can be applied to industrial manufactured products, and offers excellent corrosion protection and is very safe because of its lack of volatile organic compounds. To understand the powder coating process you should start with the fundamentals.
-
Fundamentals of Liquid Coatings for Finishing Operations
Before liquid coatings are selected for the industrial finishing line, it is important to have a solid understanding of how a coating works.