Advantages of
Electron Beam Over Gamma
| Feature | Benefit | Net Gain |
| Faster
Turnaround |
Quick dose changes | $ Savings |
| Flexibility | Custom tailored | $ Savings Customer Satisfaction |
| Less material degradation | Reduced risk
of product damage |
Safer
product Easier qualification |
| Uniform, controlled dose | Precise dose
delivery with no shielding from other products |
Consistent
quality with customized dosing |
| No radioactive source | No security,
transportation, or disposal concerns |
Environmentally friendly Long term service stability $ Savings |
| No re-sourcing required | No
radioactive Cobalt Re supply downtime |
Uninterrupted processing capability |
Advantages of Electron Beam Over
ETO
| Feature | Benefit | Net Gain |
| Lower cost | Lower price | $ Savings |
| No residuals
|
Product
immediately useable processing Safer product International acceptability BI's not required
|
Simplified inventory management No OSHA concerns No EPA/ Environmental concerns No false positives $ Savings |
| Faster
turnaround
|
Reduced
inventory
|
Consistent
quality Environmentally friendly |
| Simple, clean, on-off technology | Process
consistency No carcinogens |
Time savings |
| Greater flexibility | Ability to
handle any shipment size
Ability to process |
Simplified scheduling |
| No expensive
breathable packaging required |
Packaging flexibility | $ Savings |
| No re-sourcing required | No
radioactive Cobalt Re supply downtime |
Uninterrupted processing capability |
Source: E-BEAM Services, Inc.
