An Introduction to EB Equipment and Trends for the 90's

INTRODUCTION

The drying of coatings, inks, and adhesives with electron beam
(EB) systems has been commercially successful for more than fifteen years.
As the markets for EB dryers have diversified, the drying systems have
evolved to accommodate a variety of products and production requirements.
Also, the radiation-curable chemistries and the scope of application have
matured. At the present time, advances continue in. all realms. This paper
provides an overview of the EB systems available today and presents some of
the advances and trends which are most critical to today's and tomorrow's
users.