Radiation Curing: A Specialized Adhesive Technology
Market Trends Radiation curing has carved out a niche in several important adhesive applications.
U.S. consumption of radiation-cured adhesives was 8 million pounds worth $200 million in 2000. Radiation-cured technology represents 3% of U.S. adhesive industry sales but less than 1% of the volume. The industry is forecast to expand at a modest 3% yearly rate while rad-cure technology is advancing at a robust 12% annual rate. Radiation-cured adhesives are largely purchased by small users for specialized bonding applications.