Electron Beam Curing and Drying

Nobody knows better than we do how EB curing works, since we invented the technology and continue to improve it with each EB system we build.

Here's how it works:
High voltage is applied to tungsten filaments inside a vacuum chamber Filaments are super-heated electrically to generate a cloud of electrons Electrons are drawn from the cloud and accelerated to extremely high speeds Accelerated electrons pass through a foil window to penetrate the target product Electrons cause desired molecular changes in the product

EB processing is extremely precise and can be controlled to provide the exact level of cure desired. This is done with a computerized system that controls the dose and penetration depth of the electrons.

The resulting molecular changes:
	Strengthen polymers Cure inks and coatings Create migration barriers Increase abrasion resistance Increase chemical resistance Create memory for shrink fill

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The process is virtually instantaneous, the system operates at room temperature and, since EB inks and coatings are 100% solids, there are no emissions, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or
other air pollutants!

EBeam^™ systems are also extremely safe.

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