U.V. Coating

The Fontana Group's new High Speed Coater can handle all your U.V. Coating needs.


U.V. Finishing Guidelines
  • Minimum sheet size is 13" x 20"
  • Maximum sheet size is 38" x 50"
  • Minimum sheet weight 70# book
  • Maximum sheet weight 24 pt.
  • U.V. can only be applied to coated press sheets
  • All inks must be UV compatible and completely dry.
  • Metallic inks are not receptive to coating. Imitation metallics are
    recommended, but must be tested
  • Alkaline pigments such as reflex blue, rhodamine red, PMS purple, etc.
    cannot be coated.
  • Varnish and aqueous coatings must be a compatible primer and not an over
    coat.
  • Spray powder must be at a minimum to prevent reoughness.
  • Press sheets need to have 1/2" gripper edge on all sides.
  • Some paper may crack and inks may flake on scores and folds.
  • Standard U.V. coatings are not receptive to gluing, foil stamping or
    labeling.
  • Plates for pattern U.V. coating require a reverse reading negative, emulsion
    down.
  • Pattern areas may vary up to 1/32".
  • Provide a die line when glue tab knockouts are required.

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      UV Coating
      Film Lamination
      Mounting
      Die-Cutting/ Embossing
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