IOT DirectCure Low Migration for flexible packaging

Model: DirectCure

Booth No: L408

Characteristic

DirectCure UV CURING WITHOUT PHOTOINITIATORS
A significant disadvantage of conventional UV Curing is the mandatory use of photoinitiators. It is not uncommon that they migrate into the product, which can lead to major problems, especially in the food packaging industry. The DirectCure technology represents an innovative and cost-efficient alternative to electron beam curing (EB) and makes a photoinitiator free UV curing possible. In this process, the polymerization and crosslinking of acrylates are triggered directly by photons. The “chromophore” required for the formation of radicals is in this case the acrylate molecule itself.

ADVANTAGES
The design and handling of the DirectCure are similar to conventional UV curing. Therefore the curing of conventional coatings is possible without any configuration change.
This technology guarantees simultaneously high gloss crosslinking levels and a better durability.
Thus, the photoinitiator free curing is a less expensive alternative to electron beam curing.
Existing lamps can be easily replaced with DirectCure.
The DirectCure technology can be combined with the excimer matting IOT EXCIRAD172 nm.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND SAFE
→ No photoinitiators and solvents, therefore minimal migration levels
→ Complies with the statutory limits for food packaging according to EU-Regulation of 10/2011
→ No extensive radiation shield necessary compared to the electron beam curing

APPLICATIONS
DirectCure is ideal for products with high ecological claims:
→ Furniture
→ Flooring
→ Foils
→ Food packagin