Reasons for not using UV ink

Although UV inks have been greatly improved, some limitations of the initial use of UV inks by printers and some of their previous experiences have caused them to have some aversion to the technology. Currently, UV inks can meet almost 100%. Nameplate printing and membrane switch manufacturers. However, the application of UV inks is still far from this level.

There are two major factors that have hindered the widespread use of UV technology. One is that people are worried that it has some deficiencies, such as poor lamination performance, creases, etc.; the other is obtained in the field of UV ink chemistry. Great achievements are not understood enough.

Although adhesives such as polyester present a challenge to the adhesion of UV inks, polycarbonate and other commonly used styling materials are very suitable for UV printing. More importantly, due to the fast curing of UV inks, it is suitable for mass production of industrial prints. The high operating speeds drastically reduce the cost, which makes those manufacturers using UV inks occupy a fierce market competition. This is why many screen printers using UV technology often purchase high-speed multi-color on-line printing lines.

Reprinted from: China Washing & Dyeing Industry Information Center