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What is UV Coating?

April 26, 2017Coating UV

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What is UV Coating?

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UV Coating is short for “Ultra-violet Coating.” It is a clear coating, a liquid applied to a printed sheet, is bonded and cured with ultraviolet light. This form of coating is thicker than normal varnishes and provides an attractive, high gloss appearance to the printing. UV is not applied to the mailing side of the postcards because it is problematic for postage & inkjet printing to be applied.

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UV Coating is a clear liquid spread over the paper like ink and then cured instantly with ultraviolet light. We use a high-gloss flood coating system. UV coating gives more protection and sheen than either varnish or aqueous coating. Since it is cured with light and not heat, no solvents enter the atmosphere. UV coating is applied as a separate finishing operation as a flood coating.