Overprint Varnishes cure instantly upon UV light exposure.
Press Release Summary:
Available in matte, satin, and gloss finishes, DigiGuard® UV Series cures and dries instantaneously when exposed to UV light to form protective surface on paper and film printed on HP Indigo presses. Solvent free material, able to be used to produce high gloss levels, offers protection against mechanical rubbing and is approved by HP for use on HP's UV Coater. Certain grades are also designed for optimal performance during subsequent hot-foil stamping, imprinting, or gluing.
Original Press Release:
Michelman's Suite of HP-Approved Solutions for HP Indigo Press Users Expands with New Line of DigiGuard® UV Curable Overprint Varnishes
CINCINNATI, OH (August 26, 2009) - Michelman recently introduced its new DigiGuard® UV curable OPV that cures and dries the moment it's exposed to ultraviolet light to form tough protective surfaces on paper and film printed on HP Indigo presses. The OPVs are approved by HP for use on their new UV Coater, are available in a variety of finishes, and have excellent adhesion to the HP Indigo Electroinks.
The UV Series offers several advantages over other varnish types. In addition to quick turn-around time because of its instantaneous curing, it is energy efficient, offers good protection against mechanical rubbing, can be used to produce extremely high gloss levels, and is solvent free. They are available in matte, satin and gloss finishes and can be used on a variety of papers and films. Some grades are also designed for superior performance during subsequent hot-foil stamping, imprinting, or gluing.
About Michelman
Michelman is a global manufacturer of performance-enhancing barrier, functional, and decorative coatings for flexible film packaging, paperboard, and corrugated boxes; and additives and modifiers for many industries including coatings, inks, composites, and construction products.
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