Standard Digital/Offset Coaters (AUV-Coat)

Standard Digital/Offset Coaters (AUV-Coat)

AUV-Coat


Made in the USAThe AUV-Coat Series of roll coaters are re-engineered, and greatly improved products that were originally manufactured by Al's Co UV, until Al's Co UV was acquired by American Ultraviolet in 2014. They can be set up with one to three separate UV tanks and pumps (optional) for coatings and wash and they run up to 3/8" thick substrates.

The AUV-Coat coater is available in the following sizes:

  • AUV 16 - an economical low cost UV coating machine with no bells or whistles, though it is available with a vacuum feeder
  • AUV 20/25/30 and 40" models are UV coaters available with and without feeders and stackers; AUV 25/30/40 have a touch screen control panel
  • AUV 52 roller coater comes standard with a Linear Measurement System for ease of substrate change and exact digital calibration to applicator roller; an adjustable IR chamber to UV source for optimum flow control; and 1" thick substrate capabilities with 2 recirculating pumps.

Capabilities

FOR PAPER, PVC AND BOARD STOCKS. Offset, inkjet * Canon * HP * Kodak * Konica Minolta * Heidelberg * Ryobi * Xerox * Presstek * Ricoh * And More!

To learn more about the AUV-Coat coaters, including technical specifications, please visit our Document Library where you can download and print literature.


Standard Features

Coater

  • 3 roll, roller coating system (1 Chrome Metering; 1 Chrome Impression; 1 Specialized Rubber Applicator Roll)
  • Aqueous coating and UV coating capabilities with purchase of additional AQ rubber roller
  • Easily removable applicator roller for change over from UV to aqueous coatings
  • Closed loop coating recirculation system reduces the chance of cross contamination of coatings (option of a dedicated wash tank and pump)
  • Interlocking safety guards on covers and doors
  • Adjustable head up to 3/8" substrate thickness
  • Available with or without feeders and stackers (can be easily added in the future)

Conveyor

  • Adjustable speed from 40 to 200 FPM
  • Custom light shielding prevents light leakage and exposure from high intensity UV light.
  • 3 x 1,500W infrared lamps for curing AQ coatings; adhesion enhancement of wax toner prints; and coating flow-out assistance (AUV 25/30/40)
  • High and low wattage settings for the UV lamp (300 and 200 watts per inch)
  • Integrated safety switches on covers and doors
  • 2 x 1,500W infrared lamps for curing AQ coatings; adhesion enhancement of wax toner prints; and coating flow-out assistance (AUV 16/20)

Specifications

AUV-Coat 16 AUV-Coat 20 AUV-Coat 25 AUV-Coat 30 AUV-Coat 40 AUV-Coat 52
Coater Only Dimensions
(L x W x H)
86.5" x 38" x 46" 84.5" x 38" x 46" 123" x 52" x 46" 123" x 57" x 46" 155" x 67" x 46" 137.75" x 87" x 47"
Coater + Feeder + Stacker Dimensions
(L x W x H)
n/a 128.5" x 46" x 46" 166" x 52" x 46" 186" x 57" x 46" 246" x 67" x 46" N/A
Max Sheet Size w/Feeder
(W x L)
16" width x any length
(feeder n/a)
20" x 24" 24" x 30" 30" x 40" 40" x 30" 50" width (feeder N/A)
Electrical Requirements 208-240V, 1Ø, 40A 208-240V, 1Ø, 40A
+15A w/Feeder
+10A w/Stacker
208-240V, 3Ø, 60A
+20A w/Feeder
+10A w/Stacker
208-240V, 3Ø, 75A
+20A w/Feeder
+10A w/Stacker
208-240V, 3Ø, 125A
+20A w/Feeder
+10A w/Stacker
208-240V, 60Hz, 3Ph, 150Amps
Minimum Stock Thickness 100# text 100# text 100# text 100# text 100# text 100# text
Maximum Stock Thickness 30pt cover 3/8" thick substrate 3/8" thick substrate 3/8" thick substrate 3/8" thick substrate 1" thick
LMS
Linear Measuring System
n/a Optional Optional Optional Optional Standard

Coaters

UV/AQ coating on printed sheets offline, or near-line, has become the printers need of the century. With so much on-demand printing going on, printers need a solid reliable solution for their coating necessities, and a company to support them.

American Ultraviolet has been involved with UV since 1960. We provide superior state-of-the-art equipment that's made in the U.S.A., and we always strive to provide our customers with unmatched technical service and support. Of course we build excellent UV coater machines, but it's the superior customer support we offer that has been the missing link to many printers who have experienced UV/AQ coaters in the past.

At American Ultraviolet, we assist through every step of the coating process. With digital printing, there are many challenges in matching the right UV coatings for printing with the right print to achieve good lay downs, good adhesion and high gloss levels. American Ultraviolet will help you achieve your goals. On the commercial printing side, where there are many coatings available, we know you're looking for low cost and mileage. American Ultraviolet will help put together an ideal solution plan that fits your needs, and your budget.

Whether you purchase our equipment, or have an existing system you need assistance with, please invite American Ultraviolet to support you. Here's a few more reasons to invite us to join your team:

  • Made in the U.S.A.
  • Many sizes and packages to meet different print shop needs; custom solutions available
  • Tight tolerances to achieve smoother, glossier, lay-downs
  • Easy touch screen control functions with manual switching where needed most (coating head); Touch screen available on AUV-Coat 25/30/40
  • Proper rubber used on rollers
  • Coater/UV/IR all-in-one with caster wheels for easy mobility
  • Elliptically-focused reflector for maximum energy output with lower energy consumption
  • Variable temperature infrared lamps with forced air cooling for better temperature transfer
  • “Cool UV” option to reduce substrate temperature for temperature-sensitive toners
  • Process support on all types of coating solutions
  • Operator safety is enhanced by guards/light shielding/proper label information