Comparing UV vs Traditional Printing

Flatbed Printing Techniques

UV VS.

TRADITIONAL

Comparing

You may not know this, but flatbed printing has

practically revolutionized the printing industry - allowing

for vibrant, high-quality images on a wide range of

materials.

And when it comes to flatbed printing, two primary

techniques reign supreme: UV curing and traditional

methods. As a business owner who wants to get the

most out of your branding, marketing and other

collateral.

INTRODUCTION

It’s important to know that traditional Flatbed

Printing uses inks that cure through various

processes, including heat, evaporation, or

chemical reactions.

It may sound scientific and confusing, which

is why our flatbed printing Limpopo clients

often chat to us beforehand to figure out the

best possible solution for their needs.

TRADITIONAL PRINTING

COMMON TYPES OF

FLATBED PRINTING

INKS

Here's a breakdown of some common

types of inks that we simply love using:

•

Solvent-Cured Inks:

These inks offer excellent durability and

adhesion to various substrates. However, they

emit strong odours during the curing process,

which means that windows and doors need to

be wide open to limit the inhalation of toxic

fumes.

•

Water-Based Inks:

These inks are environmentally friendly and

odour less, which makes them a popular choice.

The only downer is that they may not adhere as

well to certain materials and require longer

drying times.

UV-cured flatbed printing, on the other hand,

uses ultraviolet light to cure the ink instantly.

It’s quite a cool process and our 

flatbed

printing Mpumalanga

 clients often get insight

into some of the key features of this printing

method

UV FLATBED PRINTING

FEATURES OF UV

FLATBED PRINTING

Get insight into some of the key features

of this printing method -

•

Faster Curing:

UV inks solidify almost instantaneously upon

exposure to UV light, significantly accelerating

the printing process

•

Eco-Friendly Advantages:

Compared to solvent-based inks, UV inks are

more environmentally friendly, emitting minimal

VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

•

Wider Material Compatibility:

UV-cured inks adhere exceptionally well to a

vast array of substrates, including glass, metal,

plastic, and even wood. This makes them the

perfect fit for even the strangest printing

projects.

Email - nomceboprinterssa@gmail.com

Address - 41A Joubert St, Lydenburg,

Mashishing, 1120, South Africa

Contact No - 27 13 110 3167

Web Page -

https://www.nomceboprinters.co.za/flat-bed-

printing/

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