WHY ELECTRON
BEAM?

 
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COST

Electron Beam (EB) offers the lowest total cost solution for many different applications, including food packaging printing. In 2000, ESI introduced breakthrough innovations which significantly reduced both the size and upfront capital cost of Electron Beam. Whether it’s upfront costs, ongoing ink, coating, or adhesive cost, operating and maintenance costs, or waste reduction, EB is the lowest total cost solution for printers and converters worldwide.

EB will help you reduce:

·     Upfront costs 

·     Operating and maintenance costs 

·     Ink and adhesives volume 

·     Waste

LOWEST TOTAL COST SOLUTION

 
 
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QUALITY

Electron Beam (EB) offers a wider range of physical properties than any other drying or curing technology. This is primarily due to the highly cross-linked cure of the inks, coatings, and laminating or PSA adhesives. 

EB provides:

·      Higher gloss

·      Lower matte finishes

·      Superior resistance to scuffs, abrasions, chemicals

·      Highest heat resistance 

·      Consistent COF with Electron Beam inks and coatings

 
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SAFE

Electron Beam inks, coatings, and laminating adhesives are FDA compliant and safe for food packaging. Electron Beam technology has been used in food packaging for over 40 years worldwide.

NO PHOTOINITIATORS EVER

 
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GREEN

EB inks, coatings, and adhesives are 100% solids. They contain NO VOCs. There are no initial regulatory filings or ongoing environmental H&S compliance. NO worries about VOCs, explosion proofing, carbon taxes, CO2 emissions or government reporting. Additionally, there is no wasted energy in producing, mixing, shipping, drying, collecting and recovering, or incinerating solvents. Great for both the environment and the bottom line.


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