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October 24, 2005
Contacts for EB Curable Inks?
A recent post asked:
'I am trying to find anyonw who works with EB curable inks.'
Last week, I attended the AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference in Myrtle Beach. One of the highlights of the conference was a panel discussion between an expert panel representing several types of drying and curing technology (including conventional convection drying, IR, EB, hot can, microwave, and UV).
The panel expert for EB was Rick Sanders of Energy Sciences Inc. Rick also presented a paper 'EB Coating Developments for Graphic Arts'. From his presentation, it's clear that ESI is a equipment supplier of EB curing systems, but I expect he'd be a good resource to find who makes the EB curable inks.
Also on the drying-curing panel was Juliet Midlik of Prime Systems (an equipment manufacturer of UV curing systems). Juliet presented a paper on managing UV curing byproduct heat with a chilled roller. Related to the EB curable ink question, during the panel discussion Juliet mentioned that the chemistry for UV and EB curable inks are quite similar, but that UV inks need a UV activation chemistry added to them. Based on this comments, I'd think she may also be able to steer you to UV or EB curable ink suppliers.
Neither of these contacts will get you the direct link you need, but hopefully, get you one step away (and a chance to talk about equipment options).
Contact info for Rick and Juliet... (continued)
Rick Sanders
Energy Sciences Inc
rsanders@ebeam.com
978-694-9000
Juliet Midlik
Prime Systems, Inc.
630-681-2100
juliet@primeuv.com
www.primeuv.com
Posted by Tim Walker at October 24, 2005 11:38 AM
