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Center for Electron Beam Excellence at E-BEAM Services Fuels Customer Innovation in Product Development

Harnessing the Power of Electrons to Differentiate Products in the Market

E-BEAM Center for Electron Beam Excellence

Lebanon, OH – E-BEAM Services Inc., the largest contract electron beam service provider in the United States, is fostering innovation with its Center for Electron Beam Excellence designed to use the power of electrons to enable clients to discover new or improved products. Building on existing research and development capabilities, customers will benefit from faster access to new ideas in a workshop environment designed by specialists for specialists. Read More »

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What is e-beam technology?

frequently asked Questions about e-beam technology

 

Electron beam processing is a technology with a broad range of commercial applications. It provides users with an effective and efficient means to bring about useful changes in the properties and performance of polymers and other materials. The technology is also widely used for the sterilization of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Read More »

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Crash Course Recap: Does e-beam make my products radioactive?

 

One question we get a lot is: Does e-beam make my products radioactive?

The short answer:

No!

The (slightly) longer answer:  Read More »

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How high-dose testing can be used to simulate radiation exposure for the nuclear industry

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Nuclear reactors and radioactive materials play an important part in our society, such as the use of radioisotopes for medical treatments and the production of carbon-free energy. But using radiation in a safe and beneficial manner requires a deep understanding of the materials involved and their potential reactions to radiation.

Shielding materials for medical isotopes and the materials used in nuclear reactors must withstand the continuous exposure of radiation – without performance failures. Read More »

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How does crosslinking improve wire and cable insulation?

wire and cable insulationWhen wire and cable is irradiated by electron beam, the electrons crosslink the jacket, improving performance characteristics – such as higher tensile strength, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and improved thermal resistance at elevated temperatures – without changing the dimensional properties. Read More »

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Electron Beam Rheology Control


Does your PE or PP resin have the exact material properties you want?

If you’re manufacturing a specialty film, bottle, foam, or other plastic product, the standard off-the-shelf grades offered by the big resin manufacturers don’t always meet your needs.
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What are some different types of ionizing radiation?

different types of ionizing radiation

 

Radiation with wavelengths shorter than 10–10 m is considered ionizing radiation, because it can ionize the molecules it encounters. Gamma, x-ray, and e-beam are examples of ionizing radiation, whereas microwaves, radiowaves, and UV are considered nonionizing. Read More »

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How do I sterilize my labware?

how do I sterilize my labware

 

This might be a trick question. Depending on its end use, sometimes labware doesn’t need to be sterilized. It needs to be bioreduced.
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A Message to Our Valued Customers

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Dear valued customer,

In this unprecedented time, we wanted to reach out to you with a message. As the largest provider of medium-voltage electron beam (5 MeV) contract sterilization services on the globe, E-BEAM Services, Inc. reinforces its continuous efforts to provided uninterrupted services amid the COVID-19 outbreak and its related issues, particularly when it comes to assuring the safety of our team and the sterility levels of the materials processed in our facilities.
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What kinds of products can be easily converted to Medium-voltage Electron Beam Sterilization?

types of products beam

low to medium density productsOver the years Medium-Voltage electron beam (5 MeV) accelerators have been proven useful and effective for the sterilization of a great variety of products, including medical devices, single-use products, and labware at an industrial level worldwide.
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