NIR Drying - A Game Changer for the Processing of Print and Coatings

Presented by John Palazzolo, Adphos North America, Inc

A competitive analysis and comparison of conventional and advanced near infrared drying systems will be presented using actual installation examples. NIR drying allows the thermal drying and curing of water-based or solvent-based printing and coatings with zero onsite CO2 emissions. The high intensity compact process can be widely adapted for cellulose and polymer-based substrates, including coated and noncoated papers, boards, flexible films, or textiles.