UV & EB vacuum metallisation consulting
Do you need expert support to formulate UV- and EB-curable primers and coatings for vacuum metallisation (metallization)? 3Dresyns provides 2D formulation and synthesis consulting to help you design, validate and industrialize pre- and post-metallisation systems aligned with your substrate, line speed and performance targets.
Scope
- UV pre-metallisation primers for paper, carton, plastics, EB pre-metallisation primers for paper, carton, plastics, UV and EB post-metallisation protective primers and lacquers, UV and EB primers on aluminium and metallised structures.
Key performance targets
- Adhesion to substrate and metal layer, wetting and anchorage, low haze and high clarity, high gloss or controlled matte, abrasion and scratch resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, printability and recoatability, fast cure and robust process window, low odour and low extractables (application-dependent).
Typical applications
- Automotive (lamp reflectors), tobacco packaging (inner liners), food and beverage packaging (beer labels, food trays, wrappers), decorative carton and paper, plastics and speciality packaging applications.
How we support your project
- Raw material selection and formulation strategy, prototype formulation and benchmarking, cure window optimization (UV/LED-UV/EB as needed), defect troubleshooting (adhesion loss, pinholes, haze, cracking, delamination), performance testing plan and interpretation, scale-up guidance and manufacturing implementation support.
Deliverables
- Target-driven formulation roadmap, recommended chemistries and supplier options, test methods and acceptance criteria, validated formulation candidates (project-dependent), documentation and knowledge handover under appropriate confidentiality framework when required.
Related services
- Formulation technology transfer for UV/EB/WB/SB inks, coatings and adhesives, specialty consulting for packaging and metallisation-related systems, industrial troubleshooting and scale-up support.
Contact
Share your substrate, metallisation route, application and key targets (adhesion, gloss, resistance, compliance) and we’ll propose the fastest development route. Contact us at info@3dresyns.com.