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South Africa Coatings Industry, Climate Change and Plastic Pollution
Experts now call for increased focus on energy consumption and pre-consumption practices when it comes to packaging to reduce disposable waste. Greenhouse gas (GHG) caused by high fossil fuel and poor waste management practices are two...Read more -
Improving Manufacture Efficiency Through the Use of Water-Based UV-Curable Polyurethanes
High-performance UV-curable coatings have been used in the manufacture of flooring, furniture, and cabinets for many years. For most of this time, 100%-solid and solvent-based UV-curable coatings have been the dominant technology in the market. In recent years, water-based UV-curable coating tech...Read more -
Alternative UV-Curing Adhesives
A new generation of UV-curing silicones and epoxies are increasingly being used in automotive and electronics applications. Every action in life involves a trade-off: The gaining of one benefit at the expense of another, to best meet the needs of the situation at hand. ...Read more -
About UV Inks
Why print with UV Inks rather than conventional inks? More Environmentally Friendly UV inks are 99.5% VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) free, unlike conventional inks making it more environmentally friendly. What are VOC’S UV inks are 99.5% VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds...Read more -
Digital Printing Makes Gains in Packaging
Label and corrugated are already sizable, with flexible packaging and folding cartons also seeing growth. Digital printing of packaging has come a long way since its early days of being used primarily for printing coding and expiration dates. Today, digital printers have a significant portion of...Read more -
Gel nails: Investigation launched into gel polish allergic reactions
The government is investigating reports that growing numbers of people are developing life-changing allergies to some gel nail products. Dermatologists say they are treating people for allergic reactions to acrylic and gel nails “most weeks”. Dr Deirdre Buckley of the British Associ...Read more -
Is the UV Lamp for Your Wedding Gel Manicure Safe?
In short, yes. Your wedding manicure is a very special part of your bridal beauty look: This cosmetic detail spotlights your wedding ring, the symbol of your lifelong union. With zero drying time, a shiny finish, and long-lasting results, gel manicures are a popular cho...Read more -
Drying and curing wood coatings with UV technology
Manufacturers of wood products use UV curing to increase production rates, improve product quality, and much more. Manufacturers of a wide variety of wood products such as prefinished flooring, moldings, panels, doors, cabinetry, particleboard, MDF, and pre-assembled fu...Read more -
The 2024 Energy-Curable Ink Report
As interest grows in new UV LED and Dual-Cure UV inks, leading energy-curable ink manufacturers are optimistic about the future of the technology. The energy-curable market – ultraviolet (UV), UV LED and electron beam (EB) curing – has been a strong market for a long time, as performance and env...Read more -
What type of UV-Curing Sources are applied in UV curing system?
Mercury vapor, light-emitting diode (LED), and excimer are distinct UV-curing lamp technologies. While all three are used in various photopolymerization processes to crosslink inks, coatings, adhesives, and extrusions, the mechanisms generating the radiated UV energy, as well as the characteristi...Read more -
UV Coating for Metal
UV coating for metal is the ideal way to apply custom colors to metal while also providing additional protection. It is an excellent way to improve the aesthetics of metal while increasing insulation, scratch-resistance, wear-protection and more. Better yet, with Allied Photo Chemical’s latest UV...Read more -
The Power of UV Curing: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with Speed and Efficiency
UV photopolymerization, also known as radiation curing or UV curing, is a game-changing technology that has been transforming manufacturing processes for nearly three quarters of a century. This innovative process uses ultraviolet energy to drive crosslinking within UV-formulated materials, such ...Read more
