Posters 18x24 90 lb gloss book with aqueous coating 40. This paper is a high quality stock that is glossy on both sides. Printing over aqueous coatings 22 oct, 2011 in basic info tagged aqueous coating offset printing offset printing technology by vlad682000 printers have known for a long time that some aqueous coatings make an excellent primer for offline uv jobs, but more and more specialty jobs require foil stamping, gluing pocket folders, ink jet. Aqueous coatings do not resist additional imprinting, which means that variable data can be printed after theyre applied.
This glossy, thick card stock has an additional layer of high gloss uv coating on the. What is the difference between aqueous coating and uv. Uv coating can be a direct replacement for lamination and provides a protective covering that adds value to any document, increasing the vibrancy and richness of its colours as well as protection from scratching and fingerprints. It is not a glossy as uv but it also is not detrimental to the environment. Make a statement with a 80lb gloss book w aqueous coating brochure. Aqueous coating, spot varnish and uv coating for printing. For example, using a matte finish overall, but including a small area of gloss i.
Print flyers, cheap flyer printing, full color printing. Often you will find that the higher the stocks gloss, the higher the gloss of the finished coated job. For the purposes of printing, you could really go with either. The aqueous coating products being sold today are vastly improved from those of even a few years ago, but the process of applying a waterbased coating over wet litho ink must be understood. All of our cheap flyer printing is done on stateoftheart offset printing presses. Video footage of the kompac kwik finish 32 applying uv spot coating varnish to light weight cut sheet labels and stacking for product packaging application. Availability varnish is available on most all coated papers and some uncoated papers, please email us or call us if you require overprint varnish. Books, brochures, flyers, sales sheets coating options. Varnish is applied much like a clear ink and we can do a number of things with spot varnishes and gloss and dull varnish combinations to create special effects on a printed. Discussion in heidelberg printing presses started by gazman, sep 9, 2009. Get free aqueous coating or an optional uv coating to add greater protection for.
These are standard paper stock, and size options but if you want something you dont see listed just let us know, we can do it. Uv coating uv coating is a process whereby a polymer resin changes from a liquid to a solid with the help of an ultraviolet light source. Many factors are involved in this decision that can affect the outcome of the project. Even though protection may be necessary on a marketing piece it is often overlooked. Aqueous coating comes is gloss, dull and satin finishes, but can only be applied as a flood coating. Industrial pharmaceutical technology section, april 10.
Uv coat is also water resistant but not waterproof. Uv coating is more protective than aqueous, but can crack when scored or folded. Industrial pharmaceutical technology section, april 10, 1978 solvent film coating. We apply free gloss aq or matte aq on 100 lb paper in order to enhance the visual characteristics of images as well as to protect the. In todays production world, aqueous coating is the more popular or preferred method of protecting a piece, better suited to protect than varnish, and. In addition, aqueous coated materials work well with inkjet printing for direct mailers. Make a statement and demand attention with custom brochures and printed flyers. Uv coating is a chemical based coating that takes longer to dry but has a much higher gloss than aqueous.
What is the difference between 80 lb and 100 lb paper. What is the difference between varnish and aqueous coating. We have limited capabilities for doing spot aqueous coating. Aqueous coating improves the durability of postcards and other printed pieces as they. In the case of hbicblend mixture of a highbasicity i. This coating gives a high shine to the card stock which enhances and enriches colours so they pop more than they would on a matte aqueous coated card. Spotuv can be applied to selected portions of the piece, while keeping the rest a matte finish. One reason that large manufacturers utilize gloss coatings on their pages is because people are automatically drawn to it. When you choose offset printing for your brochures, this paper stock comes with glossy aqueous coating for a nice finishing touch. Uv coating gives more protection and sheen than either varnish or aqueous coating. Aqueous coating is water based and environmentally friendly. Hand them out while attending a business conference, trade show, or place them on the counter at checkout in a store. It provides a highgloss or matte surface that deters dirt and fingerprints.
The possibilities are endless as there are a variety of. The coating is comparable to very fine, smooth white clay that fills in the tiny pours and crevices of the paper, and creates a much smoother finish to the page. This allows for coating on both sides of a printed piece. Aqueous coatings provide good rub and scuff resistance. An aqueous coating is a waterbased coating applied to a printed piece to enhance the graphics with a matte or gloss finish and to provide added durability and protection. Aq or aqueous coating is a semi gloss coating applied to your job during the printing process. Our 100 lb gloss book comes with free aqueous coating and is available in a vast range of sizes and folds. Aqueous coating aqueous coating is a fastdrying, waterbased, vegetable cellulose product used as a protective coating which is applied inline on press. This guide is intended as an aid to help you solve problems in the pressroom with aqueous coatings. Hinkes wisconsin alumni research foundation madison, wisconsin when i was invited to give a presentation on this subject, i told them that while i thought we.
Choosing the perfect paper for your next print project. Present your information clearly and beautifully with brochures and flyers printed on 80 lb gloss book. Uv coating adds a gloss finish to the product and also improves the vibrancy of the printed colors. High gloss uv coating is a clear liquid that is dried by an ultra violet light at the end of the printing process on press. Keep in mind that you cannot write or print on high gloss uvcoated stocks. This coating is the laminate style coating that you see on ultra high gloss magazine covers. Uv coating is named the way it is because the liquid coating is dried onto the cardstock via ultraviolet light.
This waterbased finish dries quickly and is resistant to smudges and fingerprints. You get clean, sharp prints at a cost that is easy on your advertizing budget. This is a shiny gloss coating applied over printed cover weight. Aqueous coating is less shiny than the uv coating and will still protect the product. Uv coatings can be applied as a flood coating or as a spot coating and provide an exceptional gloss level. If you plan to have a project folded using uv coating, a specialty uv coating may be used to reduce cracking known as 4875 pky. Top 100 lb cover 100 lb gloss cover stock is a highquality, thick paper stock that is excellent for those who want a thicker weight. Which paper to use for brochures, postcards, and catalogs. Good gloss increased rub resistance smoother feel elimination or reduction of spray powder applications faster handling of the printed products decreased application time. Theyre affordable, versatile and available in a variety of.
Its important to note that its not possible to write on uv coated prints. Whether its applied by a printer or a finisher, the right protective coating or laminate can keep your printing project looking professional. The type of aqueous coating required depends heavily on. Its also the most resilient of all coatings, meaning it is the most rub and moistureresistant. In terms of price, printivity charges very little in difference between the two weights of paper. No coating, aqueous gloss coating, aqueous silk coating, hi gloss uv coating 100lb. Paper coating types paper coatings uv, aqueous and varnish coatings used in commercial printing. Things to be aware of when choosing coatings for packaging. Uv coating has the highest sheen and reflectivity to it. Director of the pressroom, shawn hays, explains the differences between uv and aqueous coating at huston patterson. Pondell ethylcellulose has a long history of use in the pharmaceutical for coating pharmaceuticals in various forms, including tablets, granules and powders. Water based protective sealant, with gloss and satin options, most frequently utilized inline, or built in with many of the current presses in sheetfed print production. This clear coating is used for any project that requires a more durable finish, providing a high gloss surface which protects the surface from fingerprints, dirt, smudges, and.
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