Uv coating machine

Uv coating machine

UV coating, or ultraviolet coating, is a very glossy, shiny liquid coating applied to a printed paper surface and cured on a printing press or special machine using ultraviolet light. The coating hardens, or cures when it is exposed to ultra violet radiation.

UV coating makes your printed piece eye catching, and is perfect for products such as postcards, hand-out sheets, presentation folders, business cards and catalogs, or any product that can benefit from a rich, glossy and dramatic look.

Pros (advantages)

Very high shine finish

When UV is used on deep, rich colors, like blues and rich blacks, the result is an almost wet appearance. This can be highly effective with image-rich projects, like catalogs. The stunning shine it creates is why it is so popular for certain designs and products.

Good abrasion resistance

If your printed piece is going to be handed out or travel through the mail, the combination of a visually appealing piece and durability makes for a great combo for postcards, brochures or business cards. The UV coating allows the mailed piece to resist smudging and marking and allows it to maintain a professional, high quality appearance due to an extremely hard finish, one known for being both chemical and abrasion resistant

High clarity

UV coatings make details pop and stand out, and are perfect for photographic images and company logos.

Environmentally friendly

UV coatings are free of solvents and do not emit volatile organic compounds, or VOCs when cured.

Instantaneous drying time with UV light exposure

By drying so quickly, the use of UV coating helps reduce production time, enabling earlier shipping and delivery times.

Cons (disadvantages)

• More expensive capital expenditure
• Requires ventilation and high power consumption
• Not good for lightweight paper
• Not good for something that needs to be written on
• Highly reflective, which can make the text hard to read
• Fingerprints are more apparent