The Benefits of UV Coating
A UV coating machine can put an attractive and tough coating on printed things. The coating dries really fast under special UV light. When the UV – curable coating (short for UV coating) gets hit by UV light, it becomes hard right away. This means you can coat and dry products quickly. The whole process is as quick as your printer can print. Some UV coating machines can work with certain digital presses, making the process smoother.
Many Things Can Be UV Coated
Lots of printed items can look better with UV coating, which makes customers notice them more. Some common things that get UV coated are:
- Postcards
- Business cards
- Catalogs
- Presentation folders
- Hand – out sheets
- Photographs
Besides printed stuff, UV coating machines can make wood, glass, plastic, and aluminum drink cans shiny. Basically, if something fits in the machine, you can put a UV coating on it.
Why UV Coating Is Great
UV coating is one of the best ways to finish products and make them look professional. It’s better than other coating methods in several ways:
- You Can Choose How It Looks: UV coatings can be very shiny, which is good for things with lots of pictures, like catalogs and brochures. If you want a more plain look for high – end business reports or hotel/spa papers, you can choose a matte coating. When put on dark and bright colors, shiny UV coatings make things look wet, which is really eye – catching.
- It’s Hard to Damage: UV – coated products are tough against rubbing. This is great for things that will be mailed or given to customers because they can stand up to use. Also, UV coatings don’t smudge easily, are strong, and don’t get scratched or marked easily.
- Looks Good and Is Good for the Environment: UV coating machines make products look clear, which makes pictures stand out and gives them a professional look. What’s more, UV – coated products are good for the environment. They don’t have solvents and don’t give off bad chemicals (VOCs) when they dry.
