Star Product: APL Machinery’s DG UV Machine

Launched at Drupa 2012, the heavy-duty UV coater is a standalone machine for apply an all-over varnish to both digitally and offset printed sheets.

17 Nov 2013 | By PrintWeek India

It is designed for printers who are looking to add value and vibrancy to a wide range of applications areas, which include offset, photo, digital prints of visiting cards, brochures and smart cards among others. The machine can coat at a speed of 20m/min on a paper thinkness ranging from 200-500gsm with a coating thickness ranging from 6-14microns/4-6gsm. The machine can take two sizes of paper: max – 208x710mm and 216x270mm hand-feed only. The life of the UV lamp is 1,000 hours or three months, whichever is earlier.