A wide variety of plastic products are decorated and coated with UV/EB curable inks and coatings to improve both their appearance and their performance. Surface pretreatment is generally necessary so the ink or coating will adhere to the plastic surface. New waterborne UV coatings offer additional possibilities, such as soft-touch finishes and flexible coatings.
Advantages
- Cold curing - can be used on heat-sensitive substrates
- High processing speed
- In-mold coating
- Improved functionality and performance properties, such as high scratch- and abrasion-resistance.
- Instant curing - reduced space requirements for post-curing
Applications
- Flooring
- Automotive parts
- Mobile phones and high-quality electronics
- Plastic films