Category: Chain Scissioning

Bioreduction Archive Chain Scissioning Crosslinking & Polymer Modification E-Beam Processing Capabilities Sterilization Sterilization Processing Capabilities

Q&A With Tech Services – Crosslinking, Sterilization, Speciality Processing

January 13, 2022 / October 10, 2025 by ebeam

Join the E-BEAM Tech Services duo of Olivia Radcliffe and Dr. Gustavo Varca as they explore some of your FAQs. Olivia: All right. Hey everyone. I’m Olivia Radcliffe. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m the Marketing and Technical Services specialist at E-BEAM. So chances are, you’ve talked to me at some point […]

Chain Scissioning Crosslinking & Polymer Modification Rheology Control

What is the difference between crosslinking, branching, and chain scissioning?

February 18, 2020 / September 19, 2025 by ebeam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdiX3oW1sxM In the latest Crash Course, the E-BEAM team talks about the difference between three different types of polymer modification: crosslinking, branching, and chain scissioning.

Chain Scissioning Crosslinking & Polymer Modification E-Beam Property Improvements Sterilization

Crash Course Recap: The Polymer Dating Game

May 13, 2019 / September 23, 2025 by ebeam

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZsoTAlwLF8[/embedyt] Whether you need terminal sterilization or crosslinking, your product either consists of or is packaged in at least one polymer. How those polymers react to e-beam is extremely important. In the E-BEAM Crash Course: The Polymer Dating Game, we take a look at three common polymers, and how they react to e-beam.

Chain Scissioning Crosslinking & Polymer Modification Long Chain Branching Rheology Control

Long Chain Branching – Background. Part I

November 9, 2016 / June 2, 2021 by ebeam

This is the first of a three part series highlighting the advantages of long chain branching and crosslinking – – valuable modifications made by electron beam treatment. History Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) has been used in extrusion coating and blown film since the 1950s, where its excellent melt strength created new possibilities. Polypropylene (PP) […]

Bioreduction Archive Chain Scissioning Crosslinking & Polymer Modification E-Beam Molded Parts Property Improvements Rheology Control Sheet Processing Sterilization Wire, Cable, & Tubing

At home with electrons

September 14, 2016 / March 30, 2020 by ebeam

At this point, if you’ve read through a number of our blog entries you might be thinking, “Okay, this electron beam thing is REALLY cool, but I’m not a medical device manufacturer or a resin supplier, so it doesn’t really affect me.” In actuality, you might be surprised to learn that products modified by electron […]

Chain Scissioning Crosslinking & Polymer Modification E-Beam

Crosslinking vs Scissioning

March 23, 2016 / June 11, 2021 by ebeam

When dealing with the electron beam processing of polymers, two terms you will often hear are crosslinking and scissioning. Although both of these things happen as a result of electron beam irradiation, they are two opposite processes. Both are used to enhance or reduce certain properties of polymers according to a company’s specific needs. Polymer […]

Chain Scissioning Crosslinking & Polymer Modification E-Beam Molded Parts Processing Capabilities Product Qualification Property Improvements Rheology Control Sheet Processing Wire, Cable, & Tubing

The Story of E-BEAM Services: Crosslinking

October 26, 2015 / April 10, 2020 by ebeam

We are E-BEAM Services, we are committed to the power of electrons, and we are crosslinking. In the video below, you will learn about the history of crosslinking at E-BEAM and how we are the industry leaders in the changing the material properties of polymers in order to create a superior product. Transcript […]

Bioreduction Archive Chain Scissioning Crosslinking & Polymer Modification Molded Parts Product Validation Rheology Control Sheet Processing Sterilization Wire, Cable, & Tubing

What can I expect from E-BEAM as a company?

August 15, 2014 / July 24, 2020 by ebeam

Let me tell you a story. In June of 2013, I was standing in our booth at the MD&M show in Philadelphia when I turned to face a stately looking gentleman holding some sort of medical device in his hand. He was shaking his head, saying “you sterilization guys have a history of horrible service.” […]