E-BEAMBOX generates E-beam and X-Ray that penetrate various substances, materials and products. The electron beam technology is used for sterilization purposes and improvement of material properties.
X-Ray/E-beam
An E-beam (i.e. electron beam) consists of a stream of electrons accelerated to high speeds.
They carry a negative charge and have a small mass, allowing them to accelerate rapidly under electric fields. This acceleration results in high-energy beams capable of performing intricate tasks in technology and research.
An X-Ray (i.e. Röntgen radiation) is a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation with photons that carry enough energy to ionize atoms and disrupt molecular bonds. This makes it a type of ionizing radiation, impacting living and non-living tissues.
The E-BEAMBOX can be simultaneously equipped with 2 to 3 conveyor systems to irradiate products in boxes, in bulk in one layer, on pallets, in bags and in cargo containers.
IAEA ON IONIZING RADIATION SAFETY
PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT OF FOOD PRODUCTS TO ENSURE SHELF LIFE OF OVER THREE YEARS
Operating principle of food irradiation technology: the electron accelerator uses high energy electrons and X-rays, penetrates through the product, causes DNA rupture of pathogens, harmful bacteria, mold, fungi, insect pests, their larvae, thereby destroying them.
This is the only food safety technology that allows processing food products in sealed packaging which ensures extended shelf life.
ADVANTAGES
- Elimination of re-contamination, since the products are processed in sealed packaging.
- Increased shelf life of long-term storage products up to 10 years.
- Food safety due to the reduction or complete destruction of pathogens.
- After processing, the cellular and molecular structure of food products does not change, micro- and macroelements (vitamins, proteins, fats, amino acids) and minerals are preserved.
- During processing, the packaging and products retain their original structure.
- No residual radiation in processed products.
PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT OF FOOD PRODUCTS
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has adopted a system of terms for the irradiation of food products:
Irradiation (4-6 kGy) is radiation treatment for the purpose of selective destruction of a specific microorganism (e.g. salmonella, trichinella, etc.).
Radurization (6-10 kGy) is radiation treatment of food products for the purpose of increasing shelf life, in which the applied radiation dose leads to the destruction of pathogens.
Radappertization(10-50 kGy) is intended for industrial sterilization of food products, which leads to the complete destruction of pathogens and eliminates re-infection.
ADVANTAGES
- Ionizing radiation has a positive effect on the quality of products and ensures their safety. Even small doses of radiation (less than 1 kGy) lead to a significant decrease in the number of bacteria.
- Electron beam processing of grain destroys insects and their larvae, pathogens, and also reduces the content of mycotoxins.
- After processing, the cellular and molecular structure of food products does not change, micro- and macroelements (vitamins, proteins, fats, amino acids) and minerals are preserved.
- No free radicals in food molecules.
- No residual radiation in processed products.
STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES, FOOD PACKAGING, COSMETICS, ETC.
Electron accelerators use high energy electrons and X-rays as a sterilization method. The electron accelerator generates and accelerates electrons
that pass through materials and products, causing breaks in the DNA of pathogens, thus sterilizing the materials. Products can be processed in tightly sealed packaging, preventing recontamination.
ADVANTAGES
- Complete destruction of pathogens, viruses and bacteria.
- The only method of sterilization in individual packaging that prevents recontamination.
- The fastest sterilization method, many times faster than sterilization with Co-60 or ethylene oxide.
- Complete sterility of products and both internal and external surfaces of the packages.
- The treatment does not affect the physical and chemical properties of the package.
- No residual radiation in processed products.
CARGO CONTAINER PROCESSING 
Electron accelerators generate X-rays that penetrate the walls of a closed container and induce breaks in DNA of insects and their larvae, eliminating them, as well as pathogens, significantly reducing them in number.
ADVANTAGES
- No need to open containers and take the products out for treatment.
- High sterilization rate.
- 100% guarantee of insect pest and their larvae destruction, and significant reduction in the number of pathogens in transported products.
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