Pulse launches new varnishes to cut waste

UK-based Pulse Roll Label Products has developed a new range of UV flexo matte varnishes designed to reduce wash-up and press down times.

The range includes the EL370 satin, EL371 matte and EL372 super-matte foil blockable formulations.

Pulse said the new formulations have been developed to solve issues experienced by many printers. Gary Seward, managing director at Pulse, said: ‘All printers have experienced the perennial problem of matte varnishes thickening in the duct during medium to long print runs that then require a heavy anilox to transfer the product. This in turn creates UV curing and overprinting issues.

‘As part of our continuous product review procedures, I challenged our technical department to develop a range of UV matte varnishes that would provide a solution. Having tested the products with one of our customers, we are confident in having brought another new development to market that not only improves print quality, but also reduces press downtime costs for our customers.

‘The new product takes the optimum anilox roll required from 8-12 volume down to four to six. This represents not only a huge reduction in usage, but also a smoother finish with faster cure and better over printability on foils, high build and thermal ribbons.’

Reflex Labels tested the new range, and the company’s Andy Ransom said: ‘When we were asked to evaluate the new range of matte varnishes offering improved stability and performance we were more than happy to help. 

‘The improvements made have provided a real gain to our production department. On long runs there is no longer the need or necessity to clean the unit due to separation or thickening of the varnish. This means less down time and no waste so a real saving for our business.’

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