Commercial Applications of UV Curing Technology
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Commercial Applications of UV Curing Technology Presenter: David A. Diehl Company: Technology Specialists Organization: RadTech International North America
Transcript of Commercial Applications of UV Curing Technology
Commercial Applications of UV Curing Technology
Presenter: David A. Diehl Company: Technology Specialists Organization: RadTech International North America
What is RadTech? Technical Association for UV & EB Technologies Based in Bethesda, MD 30 Plus Years of Service Over 700 Members Support Over 20 Manufacturing Industries www.radtech.org
Define UV Curing Technology
Coatings, inks and adhesives that are cured using light as the catalyst. Liquid plastic that cures with light.
Chemistry & Formulation of UV/EB
What are the differences between Conventional and UV/EB?
UV Curing A True “Pollution Prevention”
Technology - No/low VOCs, HAPs, CO2
Not an end-of-pipe control technology
Energy is not used to process and/or transport and/or eliminate and/or destroy harmful emissions
UV/EB Reduced Transport Carbon Emissions
Truck Fuel Mileage: 5.7 mpg CO2 Emissions /gallon: 22.4 Pounds Average length of haul: 500 miles Fuel gallons/haul: 89.9 Emissions per haul: 2,014 lb CO2
Source: Armstrong World Industries Inc.; References for estimates and conversion factors : US EIA
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Solar Applications
Parabolic Trough Collectors
Mirror Film with Durable Scratch Resistant Coating
Automotive & Transportation Applications
Clearcoats for Headlamp & Taillamp Lenses
Coatings for Headlamp Bezels & Housings
Coatings for Headlamp Bezels & Housings
Ford F150 Quarter Primer
Spray Primer On Composite
UV Curing
Assembly End-of-Line Repair Primer
Bus Wraps
Automotive Aftermarket Repair
& Maintenance
Refinish
Body Shop Refinish Primer And Clearcoat
Windshield Repair
Aircraft Maintenance &
Repair
Composite Repair
Composite Repair
Composite Manufacturing
Composite Layup UV Cured Resin
Composite Surface Coating Application
Composite Curing
Finished Products
Furniture Solid Color Pigmented
Coatings
Primers 1.5 to 2.0 Mils
Basecoats & Topcoats 5 to 10 Mils
Packaging
Print, Varnish for Flexible & Folding Carton
Print, Varnish for Flexible & Folding Carton
FDA Approved for Direct Food Contact
FDA Approved for Direct Food Contact
Medical/Surgical
Body Adhesives
Why Not UV In Mainstream Applications?
Issues to address 1 Major coatings companies not vested in UV Curing 2 Coatings chemists trained in conventional curing do not understand UV technology - Difficulty transitioning to UV - Liquid plastic – not a polymer - Solvents are reactive components
Why Not UV In Mainstream Applications?
3. Challenging problems - Light in versus light out for curing versus Durability - Pigmentation considerations - Handling of “non-drying” paint - Shadow cure
Opportunity in Lower Cost, Environmental Compliance
- Speed of cure translates into lower cost - Crosslinked coatings lead to high performance properties - Enabling technology - Environmental compliance – Priceless
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