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The difference between UV printing and Silk-screen printing

Date:2022-03-19Source:大华金属

Everyone knows that the field of printing is very large, and there are many printing methods, such as silk screen printing, offset printing, transfer printing (thermal transfer printing and water transfer printing), photo printing, uv printing, etc. Let’s first talk about the advantages of uv printing compared with silk screen printing.

The advantages of Silk-screen Printing:

1.Not limited by the size and shape of the substrate.

General printing can only be done on a flat surface, while screen printing can not only print on a flat surface, but also print on a special shape such as a spherical surface.

2.Applicable to various types of ink.

3.Strong anti-rotation performance can keep the gloss of printed matter unchanged. (air temperature and sunlight have no effect). This makes printing some self-adhesives without the need for additional lamination and other processes.

4.Strong adhesion.

5.It is suitable for long-term display, and the outdoor advertising is expressive.

6.The printing speed is fast.

 

The advantages of UV Printing:

1.No need for plate making

It can meet the individual needs of people, the design sample draft can be modified arbitrarily on the computer, and the effect on the computer is the effect of the finished product.

2.No other processing required

It only takes a few minutes for the finished product to arrive, and the production batch is not limited. After printing, it is the finished product. It does not need post-processing such as steaming and washing. printed.

3.The added value of the product can be improved

Can accept customization, fast speed, can be operated on the computer, it is very helpful for the wine bottle and cosmetics industry

4.Reduced pollution

Compared with the unpleasant and pungent odor of weak solvent and silk screen printing, although the uv ink still has a pungent odor, it has greatly reduced the pollution.