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Print finishing

Looking for a loyal partner for print finishing in screen printing?

Experience, speed, quality and honouring agreements is where Creafor makes the difference.

Creafor has been the specialist in print finishing for many years.

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Description Print finishing

Additional points of interest:

  • Provide a front overlay of at least 15 mm (excluding bleed).
  • Always mention the aptitude on the top coupon.
  • Clearly state the inset.
  • Always mention the subsequent finishes and destination of the printed material, so that we can take this into account.
  • Digital printing does not have a fixed aptitude, as a result, our image that is in register will always jump.
  • We print a maximum of 50 sheets more than provided on the order form.
  • When unloading, cut the tensioning straps immediately, otherwise there is a risk of transferring.

 

 
Print finishing such as spot UV varnish and other applications are on the rise, as they add luxurious value to your print work. The machinery is equipped with the latest generation of screen printing presses, which are specially designed for print finishing at high production speeds. Thanks to the modern production lines, Creafor can respond better to the demand and supply of luxury printing. Creafor always takes your planning into account and constantly strives for perfection.

Would you like more info regarding certain effects or would you like a sample? Do not hesitate to contact us.

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How Print finishing order?

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Materials for Print finishing

For print finishing, we work on your supplied material. As a result, the supplied material must meet certain conditions to guarantee an optimal result. See the following conditions for a high-quality end result.

 

Carrier/laminate:

  • The quality of the carrier affects the quality of breeding.
  • Uncoated materials sometimes need two printing passes to achieve the desired result, depending on the absorbency.
  • The supplied material should be stacked flat, without waves at the edges. The stack should be ready for an automatic insertion table. Take care with plasticised sheets, also for the plastic edge.
  • Make sure the surface tension is at least 36 dyne/cm, you can perform this quality control with Corona markers (available through us).
  • Pay attention to the layout of the offset work when printing at high speeds. If it staggers, it is consequently impossible to fit the finish perfectly to the print.

 

Inks:

  • Make sure the printing is always dry, you can see this by treating it with benzene.
  • Only use fully oxidative-drying inks, i.e. no baking-fresh yet overnight inks, as the complete drying of these inks can take longer and interfere with good adhesion of the finishing.
  • Use inks with all authenticities, especially spirit and alkali, to avoid possible discolouration due to pigment deterioration. The inks should therefore meet DIN 16 524 standards and resist.
  • Antismet powder is highly discouraged, applying a water-based primer is a very good solution.
  • If offset varnish, matt or glossy, is nevertheless applied locally, ensure that it does not contain waxes or silicones.
  • Avoid metallic inks as these usually do not produce good adhesion; if metallic inks must be used, use a "low VOC" type.

 

Applications of Print finishing

See here the different print finishing services we offer:

  • glossy/matt spot UV varnish
  • braille or opaque varnish
  • glitter varnish
  • scratch-off layer or scratch-off
  • gumming
  • temporary and permanent (cut-out) adhesive layers
  • non-slip varnish
  • sand varnish
  • mirror ink
  • refrigerator ink
  • frost and structure varnish
  • scented inks
  • phosphorescent ink (glow in the dark)
  • thermo ink (transparent when heated)
  • reflective ink
  • fluorescent ink
  • glossy colours
  • metal inks
  • whiteboard marker varnish (erasable)
  • chalk layers
  • photochromic inks (solar inks)
  • special effects
  • …