Electron Beam Technologies Inc
Electrical wires and optical fibers
Company Overview and History
Electron Beam Technologies, based in Kankakee, Illinois, USA, has been a specialized manufacturer in the welding industry for over 50 years. Originally founded as Welding Specialties Co. in Park Forest, IL, the company relocated to Kankakee and subsequently invested in electron beam accelerator technology, leading to its renaming as Electron Beam Technologies. The company's strategic location 50 miles south of Chicago facilitates its service to customers across the United States and globally. Electron Beam Technologies is ISO9001 certified, reflecting its commitment to quality in its production and quality systems.
Products and Services
Electron Beam Technologies specializes in the custom design and manufacture of bare and insulated wire and cable. Their product portfolio includes composite cables suitable for applications such as MIG/MAG, GMAW, FCAW, and Plasma Cutting. They offer customized MIG cables for systems ranging from small hobby units to high-volume robotic welding systems. Additionally, the company produces plasma cable, custom tubing, standard welding cable, and electrode conduit with accessories. A significant offering is their range of copper rope, available in various sizes up to 1000MCM, with in-house drawing of 30g and 34g bare copper wire. The company also provides electron beam irradiation services for continuous products like insulated wire, jacketed cable, tubing, and hose, catering to various polymers and sensitive materials, including medical tubing.
Unique Capabilities and Technology
A core differentiator for Electron Beam Technologies is its proprietary electron beam cross-linking technology. This process is applied to the jackets of all its products, enhancing their durability by making them tough, UV resistant, and highly resistant to weld spatter in demanding manufacturing environments. Their proprietary POLY-XL® jacketing compound is noted for its exceptional cut, UV, and tear resistance. The company boasts extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities, including rubber and plastic extrusion, cable stranding and insulation jacketing, random and concentric bunching, and fine control over wire and rope specifications like O.D., pitch/lay length, and copper content. With three electron beam irradiation lines, they offer services for research, development, and prototyping projects, with dosimetry calibrated to National Institute of Standards and Technology standards.
