Technical Topics No.127

Technical Topics
Applications for Screen-printing UV Clears
UV Clears are widely used to print posters, calendars, catalogs, and book covers to enhance the look and feel of the print. And UV Clears allow protective overprinting with various special effects such as surface protection, matte finish, textured finish, extra-thick layered effect and Braille printing.
Teikoku Printing Inks introduces UV clears which can be printed in specific areas with
screen-printing.

1. Applications

· POP
· Nameplates
· Packaging
· Panels
· Advertising Prints
· Displays
· Braille Products and Braille Packaging
· Functional Coating
· Protective Coating
· Anti-bacterial Coating
· Decorative Coating
· Negative Ion Coating

 
2. Applications Chart for UV Clears: Choose the UV Clear Product that meets your requirements

Requirement
Application
Recommended Clear
Remarks
3-Dimensional Effect
Thick layer prints
UV SPA Clear
A thick layer up to 100µm is achievable
Glossy Prints

Gloss Printing

UV SPA Clear
UV OPT Clear
UV FIL Clear
Can achieve transparent and glossy effects
Multiple Finishes
Multiple Finishes
UV TEC Clear
Matte, anti-glare, and textured finishes can be achieved. May be colored if necessary.
Braille Printing
Braille Printing
UV POT Braille Clear
Wide use as Braille printing clear. Usable for thick layer printing.
Scratch-resistant
Prints
Overcoat on nameplates and optical media.
UV TAF Clear
Matte, textured finish is available.
Can achieve a flexible, but tough layer that is suitable for folding and cutting.
Outdoor Prints
Fleet Marking
UV SPS Clear
Excellent outdoor weather resistance. Suitable for fleet marking.
Negative-ion Prints
POP
UV FIL Clear
Effect may vary depending on patterns. Please contact Teikoku for more information about use.
Substrate must be paper.
Anti-bacterial Coating
Electric appliances, cell phones, books, etc
UV SPA Clear
UV TEC Clear
UV TAF Clear
UV SPS Clear
These 4 clears have good anti-bacterial properties. Choose a clear that fits your needs depending on the substrate and applications.

If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact Teikoku Printing Inks.

 


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