UV/EB curing technology: Injecting new vitality into the architectural coatings industry

As an important material for architectural decoration and renovation, the performance and environmental friendliness of architectural coatings directly affect the appearance of buildings and the quality of the living environment. Against the backdrop of increasingly strict environmental protection policies and the continuous upgrading of consumer demands, UV/EB curing technology, leveraging its own advantages, has gradually emerged in the architectural coatings industry, injecting new vitality into its development. ​
Core advantages lead industry transformation
Green and environmentally friendly, safeguarding the living environment
During the application and use of traditional architectural coatings, a large amount of VOCs are released. These volatile organic compounds not only cause indoor air pollution and affect the health of residents, but also have adverse effects on the atmospheric environment. UV/EB curing coatings use water or reactive diluents instead of organic solvents, generating almost no VOCs emissions during the application and curing process, thus solving the environmental protection issue of coatings from the source. After a newly-built residential community adopted UV-curable coatings in the interior and exterior wall painting, the indoor air quality was tested by a professional institution and reached the national standard in a short time after the decoration. Residents could move in without waiting for a long time, greatly enhancing the living experience. ​
Efficient construction shortens the construction period
In construction projects, the construction period is often an important factor affecting the progress and cost of the project. The rapid curing property of UV/EB curing coatings can significantly shorten the construction time. Take the exterior wall coating of buildings as an example. The drying time of traditional coatings is relatively long. After each layer of coating is applied, it may take several hours or even a day to wait for the next layer to be applied. However, UV-cured coatings can cure within minutes under ultraviolet light. Construction workers can continuously carry out multi-layer coating operations, reducing the exterior wall coating period by nearly half. This not only enhances construction efficiency but also reduces labor costs and equipment rental costs, bringing significant economic benefits to construction projects.