Sustainability: Sustainable Technology
For many manufacturers, UV/EB has potential by being a
- Line speed
- Cure time
- Coating optimization
Requiring less:
- Floor space
- Work-in-process
- Energy consumption*
- Maintenance costs*
- Capital equipment cost*
- Quality costs
As a cleaner technology with:
- No/low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
- Reduced reporting
- Improved health and safety
The Economics of Sustainable UV Technology?
Sustainability is the new Green…. and will continue to gain influence in the global marketplace. A major movement is underway—which includes efforts by environmentalists, government agencies, manufacturers, consumers and others—to improve sustainability worldwide.
Development in Low-Voltage EB Curing
Sustainable packaging and the lowest carbon footprint are some of the mandates being required by brand managers and end-users. Recent developments in Electron Beam (EB)-curing equipment provide the required dose to cure at the highest product speeds and at lowest input power.
Additional Resources
RadTech Report, Summer 2011
RadTech Report, Summer 2011
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