Gradually, printing inks are also conquering the outdoor area. As the new areas of application increase, so do the requirements for their protection. With Print-Protect UV+ SQ from Adler, printed outdoor surfaces are given the tools they need to last for many years.
Prevent fading and discoloration
The coating structure for printed outdoor surfaces must offer strong adhesion, permanent elasticity and extreme hardness. In addition, the sensitive printing inks must be protected from UV radiation to counteract fading and discoloration. The Austrian coating manufacturer Adler, a founding member of the Digital Printing Association DIPA and an expert in coating structures for (digital) printing, offers Print-Protect UV+ SQ for this purpose.
High-quality structure
For optimum adhesion of the printing ink, even on smooth substrates and in difficult ambient conditions, it is advisable to pre-treat the surface with the 2K primer Adler Print-Primer SQ. Thanks to its inherent white color, the primer supports a high-resolution print image. After printing, the surface is given its final protection with Adler Print-Protect UV+ SQ. This top coat is equipped with a high-quality light protection package: "Printing inks react extremely sensitively to UV radiation, while at the same time long-lasting protection is essential for large façade elements, for example, as they cannot be easily refurbished or renewed," says Head of Development Dr. Simon Leimgruber.