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UV Flexo Cold Foil Adhesive — High-Definition, High-Speed is a Self-Adhesive Materials product manufactured and exported by All-in Pack (Wenzhou, China), used for Pressure-sensitive wine and spirits labels, Premium cosmetics and personal care packaging, Folding cartons for confectionery and gifting. Core specification: Process Flexographic (Flexo) Cold Foil Transfer, Packaging 5 kg / 25 kg pail. It ships FOB Shanghai with MOQ from one roll, 5–14 day lead times on stock items, free A4 samples and Pantone colour matching on request.
UV Flexo Cold Foil Adhesive — High-Definition, High-Speed
Low-viscosity UV cold foil adhesive engineered for narrow-web flexo presses, delivering crisp edges on fine lines, microtext and tiny dots at high running speeds.
Key Features
- Excellent flow leveling — low viscosity wets out the substrate instantly for crisp, sharp foil edges
- High-speed compatible — engineered for narrow-web flexo presses running above 150 m/min with no spatter
- Strong substrate adhesion — superior wetting on coated paper, SBS, BOPP, PET and metallized films
- Instant UV cure — fully snaps off at 80–120 mJ/cm² to lock down foil edges and prevent fuzz
- Fine-detail reproduction — captures 1-pixel dots, microtext and hairline rules without bleed
- Compatible with all major cold foil units (MPS, Nilpeter, Mark Andy, Gallus, Bobst)
Overview
UV Flexo Cold Foil Adhesive — Engineered for Narrow-Web Precision
Our UV Flexo Cold Foil Adhesive is a low-viscosity, fast-curing UV resin formulated specifically for narrow-web flexographic presses running cold foil transfer. With viscosity tuned between 150–500 mPa·s and exceptional flow leveling, the adhesive lays down a uniform film that captures the finest line work, microtext, vignettes, and 1-pixel dots without bleed or feathering — even at line speeds above 150 m/min on labels, folding cartons, and flexible packaging substrates.
Why Flow Leveling Matters in Cold Foiling
Cold foil adhesive must wet out the substrate completely before the cold foil web meets the nip; otherwise micro-voids cause pinholes, tunneling, and ragged foil edges. Our resin reaches >95% surface coverage within milliseconds of anilox transfer, then snaps into a glass-hard cured film at 80–120 mJ/cm² of UV energy — preventing both edge fuzz and adhesive squeeze-out. See our deep-dive on cold foil pinholes & tunneling troubleshooting for the root-cause matrix.
Substrate Compatibility
The formulation is optimized for:
- Coated paper & SBS board — 80–400 gsm, including premium label stocks
- BOPP and PP films — corona-treated to 38–44 dyne/cm
- PET films — including metallized and clear barrier laminates
- Synthetic papers — for durable industrial and chemical labels
It pairs with all major narrow-web cold foil units (MPS, Nilpeter, Mark Andy, Gallus, Bobst) and standard 1.5–2.5 BCM anilox rolls. For BCM and LPI selection, consult our anilox roller selection guide.
Key Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Process | UV flexographic cold foil transfer |
| Viscosity (25 °C, Brookfield) | 150 – 500 mPa·s |
| Recommended UV energy | 80 – 120 mJ/cm² (Hg or LED 395 nm) |
| Surface tension | 32 – 36 dyne/cm |
| Appearance | Clear transparent liquid |
| Anilox cell volume | 1.5 – 2.5 BCM (450–800 LPI) |
| Cure depth | >98% double-bond conversion at 100 mJ/cm² |
| Packaging | 5 kg / 25 kg pail, 200 kg drum |
| Shelf life | 12 months at 5–25 °C, away from direct sunlight |
Application Workflow
- Set chamber doctor blade pressure to 1.5–2.0 bar; verify anilox cleanliness.
- Adjust UV lamp to 80–120 mJ/cm² depending on substrate absorbency.
- Maintain pressroom 18–24 °C and 45–60% RH for stable viscosity.
- Use UV cold foil silver or pigmented variants matched to your design.
- Inspect foil edge under 10× loupe after 50 m run; tune anilox volume if pinholes appear.
UV Flexo vs UV Offset — Which to Choose?
UV flexo adhesive (this product) is the right choice for narrow-web label and short-to-medium-run carton work where chamber doctor blade systems dominate. For sheet-fed offset presses with inking roller trains, see our UV Offset Cold Foil Adhesive instead. The full process comparison is documented in our UV flexo vs UV offset selection guide, and the broader process tradeoffs in cold foil vs hot foil.
Quality Control & Sustainability
Every batch is QC-tested for viscosity (±5%), cure speed, and adhesion to PET, BOPP, and coated paper before release. The formulation is free of intentionally added BPA and meets EuPIA Exclusion List criteria for low-migration food packaging when fully cured. Empty containers are HDPE and recyclable through standard channels.
Get a Quote
For free samples, technical data sheets, or formulation tuning to your specific press configuration, request a quote and our application engineers will respond within 24 hours with anilox recommendations, lamp settings, and pallet pricing.
Technical Specifications
| Process | Flexographic (Flexo) Cold Foil Transfer |
| Packaging | 5 kg / 25 kg pail |
| Appearance | Clear transparent liquid |
| Shelf Life | 12 months at 5–25 °C |
| Anilox Volume | 1.5–2.5 BCM |
| Viscosity (25 °C) | 150–500 mPa·s (low viscosity) |
| Recommended UV Energy | 80–120 mJ/cm² |


