Duplo launches UV coater for short and long runs

Duplo International has extended its range of finishing equipment with a new UV coating machine.

The Ultra 205A flood UV, which was demonstrated at Drupa, can handle paper sizes starting from 521x710mm, and paper weights from 120-350gsm. It uses a top-feed suction belt, cutting out marking problems.

According to Duplo, the machine is perfect for both short and long runs because it can provide a fully automatic set-up of the coating and application and feeding rollers.

The Ultra 205A runs at a top speed of 40m per minute. It provides a protective gloss, matt or satin finish on a range of digital and offset materials.

Terry Wafer, product marketing manager at Duplo, said: "The Ultra 205A adds real value and effect to the finished product by adding vibrancy and depth to a wide range of applications including photos, postcards, book covers, point-of-sale and advertising material – it is a remarkable machine."