UV Web Printing -- Rays of Opportunity

About Hot Air

Currently, conventional web offset ink technologies rely on exposure to heated air movement as a primary way to dry the ink film. The heated air is generally provided from an oven that is fired by natural gas. The exhaust produced from these ovens is laden with evaporated solvents or diluents from inks and coatings. With the exception of water-based technology, the exhaust is made up of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The use of afterburners and solvent reclamation can limit some emissions, but not all.