Aqueous and UV Coatings Tricks to Cleanup Process
Aqueous and UV / EB Coatings have distinct cleanup methods that can make the processes run better. This article will address specific tricks to cleanup before, during, and after press runs of aqueous, UV, and EB Coatings. Safety First and Second We will tackle the important steps in the cleanup of coatings for both Aqueous […]
Measuring Durability in Coatings with Abrasion Testing
How do we best test to predetermine the durability of printed/coated graphic arts products? Abrasion tests can determine the durability of printed and coated graphic arts. The durability of a printed coating is typically defined by such terms as, scuff, wear, rub, smudge, abrasion, blotching, and/or pick-off resistance. Historically a problem, defacing abrasion damage is […]
Trends Affecting Printing & Coating Markets
Trends that affect Printing and Coating Markets Covid-19 Accelerates Trends in Printing and Coating Various trends are in place that are now and will continue to affect printing and coating markets. Covid-19 has acted as an accelerant for these trends. When the initial reaction to Covid-19 locked-down world wide economies, businesses closed, people stayed home, […]
Electron Beam Applications’ Expanding Footprint
Electron Beam (EB) does a lot of things, but perhaps the most significant one is the ability to break bonds of polymers. When chemical bonds are broken, they produce free radicals (unpaired valence electrons), which are the drivers of free-radical chemical reactions. These are the basis of the majority of present-day commercial EB applications. An […]
Testing the Cure of Electron Beam Coatings (EB) & Ultraviolet Coatings (UV)
The UV and EB Curing Process Prior to discussing the testing of the cure of UV/EB curable coatings let’s review what UV/EB curing is. Curing or polymerization is the process of reacting prepolymer monomers and oligomers together in a chemical reaction that forms polymer chains, or cross-linked three-dimensional networks. UV curing is a process that […]
eGreen™ High Gloss EB Coating
eGREEN™ is a high gloss, flexo, or rod applied, zero VOC, environmentally responsible, fast curing, workhorse EB curable green coating designed for application over a variety of substrates. Unlike conventional EB coatings, which are typically 100% petrochemical resource-based, eGREEN™ is made using abundant Green renewable bio-resource content. Properly applied and cured, eGREEN produces a smooth glossy, […]
Semi Gloss / Satin Finish EB Coating
Cork Industries’ family of Semi Gloss Finish Electron Beam (EB) Coatings are epoxy acrylate based overprint varnishes. They are 100% reactive and contain no solvents. Formulations vary as per the equipment and final use, but here are common features: Common Features: Smooth Semi Gloss / Satin Finish Excellent Rub Resistance Fast Cure Flexible Suitable equipment types: […]
Matte Finish EB Coating
Cork Industries’ family of Matte Finish Electron Beam (EB) Coatings are acrylic epoxy based overprint varnishes. They are 100% reactive and contain no solvents. Formulations vary as per the equipment and final use, but here are common features: Common Features: Smooth Matte Finish Excellent Rub Resistance Fast Cure Flexible Suitable equipment types: Roller Coater Flexo […]
High Gloss Finish EB Coating
Cork Industries’ family of High Gloss Finish Electron Beam (EB) Coatings are acrylic epoxy based overprint varnishes. They are 100% reactive and contain no solvents. Formulations vary as per the equipment and final use, but here are common features: Common Features: High Gloss Finish Excellent Rub Resistance Fast Cure Flexible Suitable equipment types: Roller/Blanket Coater Flexo […]
Recoatable EB Coating
Cork Industries’ family of Recoatable Electron Beam (EB) Coatings are acrylic epoxy based overprint varnishes. They are 100% reactive and contain no solvents. Almost all EB coatings can be made into a recoatable formulation, based on the qualities needed. Formulations vary as per the equipment and final use, but here are common features: Common Features: RECOATABLE! […]
