Sheetfed Drying/Curing — No Limitations

Fuchs sees UV as the preferred system due to its instant curing of inks and coatings, the highest level of gloss and rub when coating, and its ability to work well on plastics and sensitive substrates.

“However, all of this comes at a cost,” he warns. “UV curing equipment is very costly; the inks and coatings cost more than conventional inks and water-based coatings. The press and rollers/blankets must be converted to be compatible with UV. Plus, a substantial amount of electrical energy is required to operate these systems.”