Electron Beam Processing vs. Chemical Crosslinking: A Clean, Additive-Free Approach
Crosslinking is widely used to improve the performance of plastic materials, helping polymers withstand heat, resist deformation, and maintain strength over time. Manufacturers have traditionally relied on two methods: chemical crosslinking and electron beam processing. The former has enjoyed widespread use across industries, but in recent years, electron beam processing has become a practical alternative, […]
Why a 10 MeV Electron Beam Matters: Faster Throughput, Deeper Penetration, Better Crosslinking
Electron beam technology has been used in industrial manufacturing for decades, particularly where polymer performance needs improvement without adding chemicals or changing material formulations. While the fundamentals of the process remain consistent, the capability of the system doing the work makes a measurable difference. One of the most important variables is beam energy. A 10 […]
Mercury Plastics and Borealis Collaboration Leads to Increased Demand for PEX-c Products
At Mercury Plastics, innovation has always been at the core of what we do. For more than 25 years, we’ve worked closely with Borealis, a global leader in advanced polyolefins, to advance crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-c) technology and meet the growing demands of plumbing, heating, and industrial markets across North America. Expanding Capacity Through Innovation To […]