Infrared, UV and e-beam technologies in Packaging Treatment

Infrared, UV, and e-beam technologies are employed to enhance the properties of packaging materials. The objective of these technologies is not only to improve quality but also to achieve cost reductions.

Infrared, UV and e-beam technologies enable the crosslinking of adhesives and the drying of paints and varnishes on glass bottles, and food packaging such as aluminum cans. These treatments can also be applied to packaging films at high processing speeds.

The e-beam process is particularly effective when used on roll films. It facilitates not only the crosslinking of paints and varnishes but also the curing of complex printed designs and the decontamination of surfaces prior to use.

In the food industry, the e-beam treatment is ideal for decontamination if the films are still product-free during the treatment due to its speed, efficiency, and the absence of heating in the film during the process.

Chaudelec Systèmes Industriels (CSI) and its sister company RADSYS (www.radsys.eu) are fully equipped to address any inquiries related to this growing technology.