VueGuard Technology
At PCI Labs we are formulating optically clear, thin-film, UV-cured top coat chemical protection finishes. VueGuard® coatings when applied with the right process technology — spray, flow, dip, spin or roll-to-roll — will make your products better.
As a leading manufacturer of high-performance UV-curable coatings, we are committed to excellence for product protection, enhanced optical and environmental performance of polymeric optoelectronic components and displays for a wide range of industries.
Our Scientists
World-class researchers driving innovation in UV-curable coating chemistry.
Dr. Igor V Khudyakov
R&D Technical Director
Moscow Institute of Chemical Physics & Columbia
Jacobs Du
McMaster University
Canada
What is PCI Labs Innovation?
Customized functional coating solutions, involving process, plastics and services that result in documented customer value enhancement, outstanding benefits and differentiated features.
Recent Developments in CoatingsUV-Functional Coating Benefits
- Very fast cure times
- Low heat requirements
- Thin dry film thickness
- High abrasion and chemical resistance
- Adaptable to high and low volume production
- Cost effective & value driven
- High quality, high yields
- Excellent environmental performance
White Papers
Research and technical documentation from PCI Labs' coating scientists.
PCI Labs – Nanoresins, AG of Germany Complete R&D Nanoparticle Study
PCI Labs collaborated with Nanoresins, AG of Germany to evaluate the abrasion and chemical resistance properties of Nanoresins' Nanocryl products with various metal oxide nanoparticle suspensions in PCI Labs' R&D facilities.
VueGuard® Coatings Qualified on Eastman Tritan™ Co-polyesters
VueGuard® 901 / 801 Hard coats and VueGuard® 932 Anti-Fog UV-curable coatings qualified with Eastman Tritan™ TX-1001 and TX-2001 amorphous co-polyester materials for consumer and durable goods, appliances, housewares and small appliance markets.
UV-Cured Coatings Protect Optical-Grade Resins
Abrasion and chemical attack, enemies of optical surfaces, can be tamed by coatings. The coatings can reduce glare but in some cases at the expense of image resolution. Designers can choose a reasonable compromise.
Multifunctional UVEB Curable Oligomers for Optical Coatings
New polyurethane acrylate oligomers developed using grafting and block copolymerization that provide excellent optical properties while presenting great toughness after UV curing. Oligomers targeting anti-fog applications, glass adhesion, and soft touch applications are discussed.
High Performance Keyboard Coatings
ABS keyboard keys become glossy and legends are erased with constant use. This wear can be prevented by high performance UV curable anti-glare protective coatings applied by the spray process.
Critical Study on Scratch Resistance Test Methods
This paper addresses different scratch resistance tests — focusing on abrasion wear — the Taber® Abraser, Norman Tool "RCA", Pencil Hardness and Steel Wool Wear tests on Polycarbonate and PMMA substrates with UV curable coatings.
Certifications & Compliance
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