MacDermid’s UVR is a low swell, flexographic plate formulated for aggressive UV inks. UVR’s good swell resistance provides a longer lifetime and more consistent print properties than plates with similar physical properties. Additionally, UVR offers excellent print resolution and low dot gain.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Low Swell in UV inks

  • Excellent Resolution

  • Solvent or Thermal Processing

  • Low Dot Gain

MARKETS

  • Flexible Packaging

  • Tags and Labels

  • Folding Carton

  • Sacks, Paper, Multiwall

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APPLICATIONS

UVR is a digital sheet photopolymer for use in labels, folding carton, flexible packaging and other flexo markets that require a medium-high durometer plate, particularly applications requiring low swell with UV inks.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

UVR is available in thicknesses of 0.045 in (1.14 mm) and 0.067 in (1.70 mm) and in sizes up to 50 in x 80 in (1,270 mm x 2,032 mm). Please contact your MacDermid representative for details.

PLATE PROCESSING

UVR can be processed in either solvent or thermal systems. For solvent processing, use with SOLVIT® M100, SOLVIT LO, or SOLVIT QD is recommended. Most other safe-solvent solutions may also be used.