Method for irradiating objects
US8658085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C2003/228
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for irradiating partly formed packages (10) with electron beam irradiation from at least one electron beam sterilizing device (18), characterized in that it comprises: providing at least one partly formed package (10) to be irradiated in a gaseous environment, and exposing the gaseous environment to a pre-determined pressure regulation cycle and exposing the partly formed package (10) to irradiation at least during a portion of said pressure regulation cycle. The invention also relates to a device for realizing said method. The invention further relates irradiation of a packaging material web.
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