Technologies

ETAC helps businesses investigate application of the following environmentally-friendly energy technologies to improve their heating, drying, coating and curing processes, before large investments or production changes are made:

• Infrared (IR)
• Microwave (MW)
• Radio Frequency (RF)
• Ultraviolet Light (UV)
• Electron Beam (e-beam)
• Dehumidifed Air Drying
• Induction
• Ultrasound

After businesses have applied the above technologies, ETAC has the ability to test the products with a Weather-Ometer, or another accelerated environmental testing device, to ensure that they will resist deterioration caused by long-term exposure to the elements.

These technologies may also be combined, such as in ETAC's combination infrared and convection (Combo) oven, which reduces the amount of energy and time required for products to reach and maintain a needed temperature.

Drying times for waterborne coatings can be reduced by using dehumidification systems that remove moisture from incoming air, and warms the air before it is recirculated over the parts.
Optimum Air's Rapid Dry System™ allows manufacturers to easily spray on UV/EB Curable coatings using water as the carrier. They can then dry and cure the coatings without heat. Rather than using heated air, the re-circulated dehumidified air quickly removes moisture from the coating. For more information about Optimum Air's engineered systems for drying waterborne coatings, visit them at www.optimumaircorp.com

These technologies are used to help businesses reduce or prevent volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, thus assisting them in achieving and maintaining environmental compliance.