Cast & Cure Coatings
High Performance, UV Curable Thru Cure Coatings Optimized for Cast & Cure Application
Cast & Cure Coatings
Permit Cast & Cure application on a wide variety of substrates and eliminate the need for costly, heated rotary dies or holographic substrates. The technology uses the UV print process in combination with the Cast & Cure Film and Cast & Cure Coatings to create the desired image to the substrate with UV curing of the coating and delamination of the film.
Applicable Substrates Include:
- Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP)
- Vinyl
- Various paper substrates; coated semi-gloss or gloss material
- Plastic laminate tubes
- Unsupported and heat sensitive films
- Cartonboard
The UV Adhesive range can be used in combination with all Flint Group Narrow Web technologies. It is a VOC-free alternative to solvent-based adhesives.
PROPERTIES
BENEFITS
- Excellent imaging of various effects such as holographic, matte, etc.
- Fine detail imaging
- Press ready
- Easy to use
- Single component formulation
- Reduced make-ready, easy to use
- Film can be reused up to 10-15 times, if the print run is managed properly and the web is controlled
- Low cost to create Holographic images and special effects
Cast & Cure Coatings Technology:
The technology involves the printing of the Cast & Cure Coating onto the desired substrate using for example the flexographic printing technique. The substrate, along with the Cast & Cure Coating, is nipped with the Cast & Cure Film and passed through the UV unit while still under pressure. The film transfers the image/ effect to the coating. This technique eliminates the need for costly, heated rotary engraved dies, or changes in press configuration. With a wider range of running speeds compared to those of traditional hot foil stamping, the converter is offered a number of major benefits. Cast & Cure is a decorative coating process that integrates “casting” and “curing” techniques to form a consistent high-quality surface that can include ultra-high gloss, matte and holographic finishes on a variety of substrates.
Benefits of Cast & Cure are;
- Flexibility of the Design Process
- Flexibility of the Substrate Choice
- Security and Eye Appeal
- Environmentally friendly
- Lower cost solution