Energy Curing for Flexible Packaging, 1998 Polymers, Laminations & Coatings Conference Proceedings
The use of ultraviolet light and electron beam energy to cure inks, coatings and adhesives in the flexible packaging market has been both praised and panned for several years. The technology has been used for many years in folding carton food packaging, liquid packaging and other applications. It continues to slowly grow in flexible packaging applications. This paper gives a current review of the reasons for the technology and some of the problems, both real and imaginary, that are preventing broader acceptance.