PRESS DRYING/CURING--The ABCs of Press Drying

"We are still supplying more high-volume hot-air drying systems for water-based coating applications versus IR and UV systems. However, the interest and inquiries for UV have increased dramatically," Fuchs reports. "Unfortunately, after the printer investigates what the costs and certain requirements are regarding UV, the decision to move forward in purchasing and implementing the system is sometimes delayed until more thorough investigation is made and return on investment is calculated."