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Electron Beam Crosslinking

We use our own electron beams to cure the jackets on all of our products — making them tough, UV-resistant, weld-spatter resistant, and incredibly durable in demanding manufacturing environments.

What It Is

Curing Composites With High-Energy Electrons

Electron beam cross linking can cure a wide range of composites. High-energy electrons pass through the polymer jacket and create new bonds between molecular chains — a process called crosslinking.

The result is a material that behaves completely differently from where it started: dramatically tougher, more heat- and chemical-resistant, and far more durable. Because we run our own beams, we can crosslink in house as part of our normal production flow.

An industrial electron beam accelerator used for crosslinking cable jackets
The Payoff

Why Crosslinked Jackets Win

Heat Resistance

Crosslinked polymers withstand far higher temperatures without deforming or melting.

UV Resistance

Cured jackets hold up to sunlight and outdoor exposure without breaking down.

Weld-Spatter Proof

Surfaces shrug off molten spatter, a must for welding and cutting environments.

Abrasion Resistance

A denser molecular structure resists cuts, scrapes, and mechanical wear.

Chemical Stability

Improved resistance to oils, solvents, and aggressive shop-floor chemicals.

Longer Service Life

Tougher jackets mean fewer failures and a longer life in the field.

The Process

From Extrusion to Cured Product

01

Design & Extrude

We extrude the jacket compound over your conductor or assembly to spec.

02

Beam Exposure

The product passes through our electron beam, where high-energy electrons penetrate the polymer.

03

Crosslinking

The beam forms new molecular bonds — crosslinks — that transform the material's properties.

04

Verify & Ship

We validate the cured product against your requirements and ship it ready to perform.

Electron BeamTechnologies, Inc.

Custom designed wire & cable — bare and insulated. Engineered and manufactured in Kankakee, Illinois, with in-house electron beam crosslinking.

815-935-2211ebtservice@electronbeam.com

1275 Harvard Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901

Products

  • Composite Cable
  • Welding Cable
  • Custom Wire & Copper Rope
  • Conduits
  • Accessories

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Capabilities

  • Rubber & Plastic Extrusion
  • Cable Stranding & Jacketing
  • Electron Beam Crosslinking
  • CNC Hardware Machining
  • Multi-Wire Drawing

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