Materials available in UV Printing on rigid materials
Foamed PVC Light - white and colored
Foamed polyvinyl chloride boards are characterized by a regular internal structure and a smooth, hard surface without pores. This is a universal material ideal for UV printing, both outdoors and indoors.
Advantages
- Low price and density.
- Very low water absorption.
- Resistance to corrosion and chemicals.
- Ease of mechanical and thermal processing.
- Possibility of double-sided printing.
Disadvantages
- Soft surface, which may suffer minor damage during transport.
- One surface is factory-protected with foil - minor scratches and dents may be visible on the unprotected side.
After printing, these disadvantages are invisible from a few meters away.
Specification
- Maximum print format: 1250 mm x 2500 mm.
KAPA Foam Board
Lightweight KAPA boards with a polyurethane core and cardboard facings are an excellent material for lightweight advertising structures and indoor applications.
Advantages
- Double-sided usability.
- High stiffness and dimensional stability.
- Ease of processing.
Specification
Maximum print format: 1000 mm x 1400 mm.
Plexi - transparent, white, and colored
PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) sheets are one of the hardest thermoplastics, distinguished by exceptional resistance to UV radiation and weather conditions. This material is widely used in advertising and decorations due to its versatility and excellent optical properties.
Plexi Advantages
- High light transmission: about 92% for transparent plexi, making it an ideal material for creating stained glass effects and lighting elements.
- Light diffusion: milky PMMA provides very good light diffusion, which works perfectly in advertising lightboxes and illuminated panels.
- Durability: resistance to weather conditions and UV guarantees long-term use both indoors and outdoors.
- Aesthetics: the possibility of choosing transparent, white, or colored plexi allows for material adaptation to project needs.
Applications
- Illuminated signs
- Advertising panels
- Lighting fixtures
- Interior decorations and exhibition elements
- Glazing, doors, advertising signs
UV printing options on plexi
- Transparent:
- CMYK: stained glass effect - material transparency and color vividness.
- CMYK + White: printing with a white underprint in selected areas, allowing the combination of transparent and opaque elements.
- White:
- CMYK: standard printing effect on a white background.
- CMYK + CMYK: darker appearance without backlighting, intense colors when backlit.
- Colored:
- CMYK + White: printing on colored substrates, maintaining vivid colors on a white background.
Technical specification:
- Maximum print format: 1250 mm x 2500 mm.
- Smaller high-quality plates with precise detail printing: maximum size 436 mm x 586 mm, available in the Color Plates calculator
Tu-Bond (Di-Bond) 3 mm - versatile advertising composite
Tu-Bond is a lightweight, rigid, and durable composite material consisting of two layers of lacquered aluminum (thickness 0.2 mm) bonded with a low-density polyethylene (LD-PE) core. Its unique properties make it an ideal solution for a wide range of applications in the advertising and finishing industry.
Tu-Bond Advantages
- Lightness and rigidity: weighing only 3.5 kg/m², Tu-Bond is almost twice as light as 10 mm foamed PVC, facilitating the installation of even large structures.
- Flat, smooth surface: an excellent base for UV printing, ensuring exceptional graphic quality.
- Durability and resistance: lacquered surfaces provide high resistance to atmospheric and mechanical factors.
- Color versatility: availability of many color variants (white, black, yellow, dark red, dark green, dark blue (dark), brushed silver, brushed gold
Applications
- Outdoor and indoor advertising: signs, banners, illuminated lightboxes.
- Exhibition structures: stands, trade fair booths, stage design elements.
- Decorations and visual identification: logos, graphic signs, interior decorations.
- Facade and finishing panels: decorative elements and wall coverings.
Technical specification
- Maximum print format: 1250 mm x 2500 mm.
- Thickness: 3 mm, with a 0.2 mm lacquered aluminum layer on each side.
Additional information
- Printing on the silver side (reverse) is by default performed in black, providing an elegant contrast and project aesthetics.
Note: Thanks to the combination of durability, lightness, and aesthetics, Tu-Bond is used in various projects - from standard signs to advanced exhibition structures.
KATZ Display Board
Eco-friendly board for indoor applications, made of solid cardboard.
Advantages
- High whiteness and perfect printing surface.
- Low weight and rigidity.
- Environmentally friendly - 100% recyclable.
Specification
- Maximum print format: 1220mm x 2440 mm.
Applications
POS, signs, posters, gadgets, stands, displays.
Clear PET film 0.8 mm - transparent polyester
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film is a durable and rigid thermoplastic material available in transparent sheets. This product is characterized by high resistance to mechanical damage, chemicals, and high temperatures, making it a versatile choice for UV printing. Printing to the edge is not recommended due to the possibility of chipping during final processing.
Advantages
- High mechanical and thermal strength.
- Excellent transparency and aesthetics.
- Chemical resistance and impact strength.
Technical specification
- Maximum print format: 1250 mm x 2050 mm.
- Thickness: 0.8 mm.
Applications
Information signs, advertising stands, illuminated lightboxes, protective overlays for posters, advertising accessories.
Clear monomeric self-adhesive film
Monomeric self-adhesive film is an economical solution for simple applications on flat surfaces. This product is intended for short-term advertising and signage applications, ideal for places where budget and simplicity are key.
Advantages
- Easy application on flat surfaces.
- Economical solution for short-term projects.
Technical specification
- Material from a roll width: 1250 mm.
- Durability: up to 2 years.
Applications
Stickers on colored surfaces. Window stickers mounted from the inside of the room.
PENTAPRINT - white matte PVC film (0.5 mm)
PENTAPRINT film made of rigid PVC is a high-quality material, ideal for various applications in UV printing. Produced by calendering or extrusion, it features excellent mechanical properties and high chemical and UV resistance.
Advantages
- Chemical resistance - the film is resistant to many chemicals, making it indispensable in challenging usage conditions.
- Optimal flatness - ensures excellent results in UV printing, even for complex graphic projects.
- UV resistance - guarantees the durability of graphics in outdoor applications.
Applications
PENTAPRINT film is widely used in advertising projects exposed both indoors and outdoors, such as:
- Labels and stickers.
- Advertising signs and displays.
- Calendars and pricing systems.
- Tags and hanging inscriptions.
Technical specification
- Maximum print format: 1000 mm x 1400 mm.
- Thickness: 0.5 mm.
Backlit film - self-adhesive film for backlighting
Backlit is a 70-micron translucent polymer film, ideal for illuminated lightboxes. The use of two layers of CMYK printing makes the prints darker without backlighting, while when backlit, intense, vivid colors are achieved.
Advantages
- Intense colors when backlit.
- High scratch resistance.
- Ease of application
- Possibility of transport in a roll, reducing logistics costs for large lightboxes.
Technical specification
- Material: self-adhesive polymer film.
- Thickness: 70 microns.
- Maximum print format: roll width 1250 mm.
Applications
Illuminated lightboxes in shops, pubs, and commercial spaces, night advertising.
Backprint film - film for backlighting without adhesive
Backprint is a 200-micron polyester film coated with a white light-diffusing layer. Thanks to two layers of CMYK printing, the print is intense and clear when backlit, and without backlighting, it retains darker, elegant colors. This product is an excellent solution for lightboxes that require frequent graphic changes, thanks to easy transport and installation.
Advantages
- Effect of intense backlit colors.
- Possibility of easy transport in a roll.
- Economical solution for frequently changed graphics.
Technical specification
- Material: polyester film without adhesive.
- Thickness: 200 microns.
- Maximum print format: roll width 1250 mm.
Applications
Illuminated lightboxes in shops, pubs, events, and exhibition spaces.
