What is UV, AQ and UV1?
UV and AQ are abbreviations for the kinds of coatings we offer. Here are some of the core differences and applications: AQ (Aqueous Coating) is a water based finish that helps protect your job as it is being printed. This is our standard gloss coating, which we use to give our customers a better product than our competition. Also, Aqueous coating helps us achieve our lightning fast turnaround, because it is on press and allows the inks to dry quicker. It is recyclable and environmentally safe. UV (Ultraviolet Coating) is a clear liquid spread over the paper like ink and then cured instantly with ultraviolet light. UV coating gives more protection and sheen than either varnish or aqueous coating. Since it is cured with light and not heat, no solvents enter the atmosphere. However, it is more difficult to recycle than the other coatings. This coating is the “laminate style” coating that you see on ultra high gloss magazine covers. It is a second process, which takes place after the run h
