Drip off Systems
Special effects with drip off systems
Drip off represents an eye-catching method to achieve matt and gloss or repellent effects in a single process and with just one coating unit. Thus, as an inline finishing, drip off systems stand for impressive effects and a high efficiency at the same time.
Drip off systems consist of a combination of a matt effect primer and a matching drip off gloss coating.
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Do you have any questions? Contact us and we will be happy to advise you on your individual requirements.
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How drip off works
Out of the last ink duct, a matt effect primer is applied partially. A suitable gloss coating is used out of the coating unit. Where primer and gloss coating meet, you achieve impressive matt or repellent effects – depending on the primer’s formulation. Areas without primer show a glossy surface. Drip off systems offer highest register accuracy, even with regard to fine lettering and detailed motifs. There is no need to apply a coating plate.
Drip off is a perfect method to create more attention at the Point of Sale by high-value finishing of your printed products.
Global Portfolio Manager Paper-Based Packaging
At ACTEGA, both water-based and UV drip off systems are available
Water-based drip off systems
- They consist of a water-based gloss coating and an oil-based primer.
- They achieve pleasantly smooth matt surfaces and distinct matt/gloss differences.
- All systems provide good drying characteristics as well as a good scratch and scuff resistance.
UV drip off systems
- In combination with a UV varnish, both UV and oil-based primers are possible.
- Depending on the primer, application amount and machine settings, fine to coarse structures can be realized.
- The results are strong visual and haptic differences compared to the gloss varnish.
- All systems are characterized by a very good scratch and scuff resistance.
Also ask for LED-UV drip off systems.