Advantages of UV Coating

The UV coating can be added to various substrates, but usually, this kind is mostly used on printing paper. It can also be used to coat plastic, glass, mirrors wood and even metals, such as cans of beverages etc. and many other surfaces.

UV coating has the advantages of:

Very glossy finish

Applying it to deep colors like black and darker blue, deep earthy shades gives very attractive outputs. The result is a very slick appearance. It’s perfect for fashion magazines, catalogs, and projects where artistic images matters.

Great Abrasion Resistance

For those who know the printed piece will be going through many hands before getting to the end user, it can go a long way to protect and keep the visual integrity of the piece. It will also serve to keep away fingerprints, smudges and other little things that might just ruin the appearance of a perfect paper file. So by the time it gets to the end user the paper still looks as good as new.

High Clarity

It can be used to highlight a certain part of a text to make it stand out. Logos, names, etc. wherever is applied it tends to bring out the detailing and the finer point of the images. Photographic projects, brand images, company logos, promotional pieces that aim to grab attention and the likes should definitely be coated.

Environmentally Friendly

The process doesn’t release volatile chemical compounds, the lamps are also free of solvent or VOCs(evaporating solvents) when curing.

Fast Drying

UV coated products dry almost immediately they’ve gone through the UV light machine. So this reduces the amount of space needed to keep the printed products to dry. It also enables more efficient production times and faster delivery.

Versatile and Cheap

The high solid content in ultraviolet formulation gives room for the coating to be applied very thinly unto surfaces. This also gives versatility, as it can be formulated to suit a wide variety of purposes and surfaces.