As a replacement for traditional menstrums and a means of creating a safer work environment.

As a replacement for traditional menstrums and a means of creating a safer work environment, radiation curing--ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB)--generated a great deal of excitement when first introduced. There were many attractive advantages, and it appeared destined to become the technology of choice, particularly in the fast-growing adhesives, inks, and coatings markets. That was more than 20 years ago.

Advantages abound

Today, the advantages remain just as attractive. In a brief report, RadTech International proffered "three compelling reasons to regenerate to UV & EB technology." The first, improved productivity is based in succession the speed of ...