German manufacturer of consumables for the printing and packaging industry Actega is offering five new solvent-free silver coatings for use from the ink channel. The range, Wessco Polar UV, consists of four UV flexo silver coatings and one UV offset silver coating that offer a reflective and glossy finish.
These effects "high end" bring a strong added value to the printed matter and make them "particularly attractive" According to Andreas Käfferlein, Actega's product manager for metallized products. They are intended for the paper-based packaging, commercial applications and book and magazine printing segments.
In addition, these solvent-free coatings can replace traditional hot or cold foil stamping and metallized cardboard, a more sustainable solution according to the manufacturer thanks to the elimination of plastic waste from the stamping process and the streamlining of the recycling process.
And the time and cost of sourcing foil or metallized cardboard is eliminated.
"This is a really exciting addition to the Actega product catalog, assures Andreas Käfferlein. And we look forward to the many creative applications these coatings will inspire for our customers."
