SPOT UV
Design Considerations
Substrate
7 to 24 pt. coated stock is recommended for this application. 100 lb. coated stocks can be used but are not recommended due to possible curling problems. This process requires a right reading, emulsion up, film positive (clear area where no coating is required).
The following applications can be used with Spot UV:
- Matt OPP
- Flat Gloss
- Raised Gloss
- Glitter UV
- Raised Glitter UV
- Textured UV
Alternative Processes
This process is only available as a UV cured application in a Gloss finish.
General Coating and Lamination Processes
Offset spray should be kept to a minimum. Low-wax, non-bleeding inks should be used. Metallic inks are not recommended. Sufficient time must be allowed for inks to dry before a coating is applied.
Rhodamine red, reflex blue and purple should be avoided if possible. Your ink supplier can recommend inks, or call us for a complementary test and recommendations.
Spot UV can be applied on one or both sides.
