Jamestown Coating Technologies

UV Curable Coatings

Major changes are taking place in the U.S. finishing industry. Stricter federal regulation of VOC emissions is leading to an increase in the use of UV-curable coatings. UV-coatings use is projected to increase as finishers become familiar with the advantages and application characteristics of non-thermal curing technologies.

Expenditures & Benefits

The investment in UV-curable coating technology can be significant (albeit less than the investment in powder coating technology), but the potential benefits outweigh the expense. While costs to outfit a UV coating line vary depending on the sophistication of the system, it is not unusual for a manufacturer to recoup the investment in a relatively short period of time. UV-coatings can offer the following advantages:

  • Increased Throughput (Increase Line Speed & Reduce Time to Package)
  • Lower Labor Costs
  • Higher Transfer Efficiency
  • Environmental Compliance (Reduced or Eliminated VOCs & HAPs)
  • Smaller Curing Chamber Footprint
  • Substrate Integrity is Not Damaged by Heat

As with all our products, Jamestown’s UV-curable coatings are custom-formulated to meet our customers’ specific challenges and performance requirements.

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