InfraRed and UV Laboratory conveyors delivered for Becker Industrial Coating
RADSYS has successfully engineered, delivered and commissioned three advanced laboratory conveyor systems for Becker Industrial Coating Group, at multiple European locations:
- United Kingdom
- France
- Sweden
These systems were specifically designed to support coating development, process validation and technology benchmarking in demanding industrial environments.
Multi-technology curing platforms for process comparison:
Each conveyor integrates a combination of complementary energy sources, enabling direct comparison of curing technologies under controlled conditions:
- Infrared (IR) for thermal pre-heating and drying
- UV Arc (mercury lamps) for broadband curing
- UV LED systems for targeted, high-efficiency curing
- Excimer lamps for surface functionalization and ultra-matte finishing
This configuration allows users to:
- Evaluate process sensitivity to wavelength and energy distribution
- Optimize curing strategies for different formulations
- Benchmark performance across multiple technologies within a single platform
Nitrogen inertization for advanced surface performance
Each system is equipped with dedicated nitrogen inertization sections, providing precise control of the curing atmosphere.
This enables:
- Reduction of oxygen inhibition effects
- Improved surface cure efficiency
- Enhanced performance of oxygen-sensitive coatings
- Development of advanced finishes (e.g. ultra-matte, soft-touch, functional coatings)
Such capabilities are critical for high-performance applications in coil coating, packaging, industrial coatings and functional surfaces.
Designed for R&D and industrial scale-up
These laboratory conveyors are engineered to bridge the gap between lab-scale testing and industrial production:
- Simulation of real production conditions (conveyor speed, energy input, atmosphere)
- Acceleration of formulation screening and process development
- Validation of curing parameters prior to industrial implementation
- Reduction of scale-up risks and time-to-market
RADSYS engineering expertise in advanced curing solutions
This project illustrates RADSYS’ capability to deliver custom-engineered systems combining:
- Multi-technology integration (IR, UV, LED, Excimer)
- Advanced process control (dosimetry, atmosphere management)
- Tailored design aligned with customer R&D needs
RADSYS supports its clients worldwide with:
- Feasibility studies and application testing
- Process engineering and optimization
- Equipment design and integration
- Commissioning and industrial deployment