CD-ROM fills information gap
CD-ROM fills information gap
Keywords: RadTech International, CD-ROM, UV, Curing
A new free CD-ROM aimed at providing a basic overview for those interested in UV/EB technology is now available from RadTech International, the industry nonprofit Trade Association. "Introduction to UV/EB Curing" addresses a range of topics including the history of UV/EB curing, economic benefits, health and safety, as well as chemistry.
"This interactive CD-ROM is designed to benefit people at all levels: it can be used by sales and marketing professionals to help them better understand and promote this technology. In addition, we welcome potential UV/EB users to use the CD to learn how UV/EB technology can benefit them," says Jason Hart of Stochem Inc. The CD contains a wealth of pictures, background information,and streaming video on UV/EB technology, economic benefits, the process, the chemistry and health and safety issues.
"While a recent RadTech survey indicated that strong UV/EB market growth is driven by fast throughput, superior performance, economic and environmental benefits – the real barrier to even more rapid acceptance of the technology is simply a lack of awareness of such benefits and a lack of understanding of the technology," says Anita Shrier of Ciba. "This CD-ROM is intended to fill the information gap."
The CD-ROM was produced by RadTech International North America's Canada Focus Group. For more information, and a copy of the CD, contact RadTech.
UV (ultraviolet) and EB (electron beam) are technologies that instantly "cure"or polymerise inks, coatings, composites and adhesives. Traditional curing methods involve hot air and/or oven drying and often result in high levels of air polluting emissions. According to RadTech UV/EB technology typically provides end users a safer, faster, more efficient process, combined with very low VOC emissions. As a result the industry has been growing at over twice the rate of the traditional processes over the last several years.
Further details are available from RadTech International North America. Tel:+1 301 664 8408; E-mail: uveb@radtech.org;Web site: www.radtech.org
