Testing the Cure of Electron Beam Coatings (EB) & Ultraviolet Coatings (UV)
The UV and EB Curing Process Prior to discussing the testing of the cure of UV/EB curable coatings let’s review what UV/EB curing is. Curing or polymerization is the process of reacting prepolymer monomers and oligomers together in a chemical reaction that forms polymer chains, or cross-linked three-dimensional networks. UV curing is a process that […]
Recycling and Sustainability in UV and EB Cured Packaging
Recycling and Sustainability in UV and EB Cured Packaging Paper and paper board products printed and coated with UV and EB curables are recyclable. They have always been recyclable into lower grades of paper known as “greyback” or “fillerboards.” These grades include materials used to produce folding cartons, corrugated, wallboard, tissue paper, roofing paper, and […]
Greensoft 126SFT Green UV Coatings
Cork’s Greensoft 126SFT line of green uv coatings offers the soft tactile feel for your upcoming projects. Consult with one of our experts about how you can achieve the best soft feel for your products. GREENSOFT™-126SFT-460TRM GREENSOFT™-126SFT-460TRM is a SoftTouch™ UV Coating for a soft, tactile feel with improved rub resistance. It is 100% reactive and contains […]
Soft Touch Coatings Raise the Bar
About Soft Touch Coatings Soft Touch coatings are able to provide products with a unique soft, warmer, more comfortable, luxurious, feel that humans intrinsically desire. The tactile, haptic effect provided is able to enhance the sensory perceptions of the consumer. Soft Touch coatings unquestionably add value to products as they impart appealing visual and tactile […]
Printing on Plastic Substrates can be Tricky
Paper Substrates Forgive, Plastic Ones Do Not. Much has happened since we last wrote about printing on plastic substrates. Compared to a few years ago, many more printers are printing on plastic substrates and the variety of available substrates has increased, as has interest in printing on these materials, the result of innovative new applications.
Creating Dazzling Cast & Cure® Finishes
Special Packaging and Labeling Create a Selling Advantage Brand marketers have long sought to differentiate their products from competition to create a selling advantage. Packaging and labeling have often been the vehicles, used by designers, to make a notable difference promoting eye, and shelf appeal to stimulate product sales. Aesthetic shapes, graphics, and special visual effects […]
Green 20™ Writable Stampable Gloss UV Coating
You couldn’t pick a higher performing workhorse, high gloss, UV coating than Green20™. GREEN20-WRT-ROL™ is a Writable, Stampable, Glueable, and Dry Erase Whiteboard, glossy, fast curing, zero VOC, environmentally responsible green UV coating. Differing from standard UV coatings made from 100% petrochemical based materials, it is made using a proportion of Green, renewable, bio-resource derived materials. […]
Green 20™ Cast & Cure Gloss UV Coating
You couldn’t pick a higher performing workhorse, high gloss, UV coating than Green20™. Green20™ Cast & Cure UV Coating GREEN20-C&C™ is designed for Cast & Cure® applications, yielding high gloss UV specialty modified aesthetically dazzling finishes. Used alone, it is a low viscosity coating that provides a smooth glossy finish. GREEN20-C&C™ is an advanced, homogeneous, […]
Greensoft Soft Touch Tactile UV Coating
Greensoft™ Coatings have a soft, tactile, velvety feel and have excellent adhesion for conventional and in-mold labels, paperboard, and paper. Greensoft is also available to print on selected foils and plastics. It is available in fragrances! Greensoft is available as a Green UV Coating or in Aqueous formulations. Our coatings experts can help you decide […]
Greensoft123™ Soft Touch Tactile UV Coating
Greensoft™ Coatings have a soft, tactile, velvety feel and have excellent adhesion for conventional and in-mold labels, paperboard, and paper. Greensoft is also available to print on selected plastics. It is available in fragrances! Greensoft is available as a Green UV Coating or in Aqueous formulations. Our coatings experts can help you decide which one […]
