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Sun Chemical High Rub Dull Matte Varnish KB-3083

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:44:18 +0000

Sun Chemical High Rub Dull Matte Varnish (KB-3083) is a newly developed, high-performance overprint varnish formulated for sheetfed offset printing applications that require a dull, matte finish with outstanding rub resistance. KB-3083 delivers a consistent, non-glare matte surface that protects printed pieces from scuffing and abrasion during handling, finishing, and distribution — making it an excellent choice for premium packaging, book covers, mailers, and commercial print applications where a sophisticated matte look combined with durability is required.

Formulated with non-yellowing chemistry and high solids content (91–93%), KB-3083 ensures true color fidelity and clean, even coverage without obscuring the ink film beneath. The high-rub formulation is specifically engineered to resist the mechanical wear that matte surfaces are typically more susceptible to compared to gloss OPVs, delivering a surface that holds up through bindery operations and downstream handling.

Like other varnishes in the KB series, KB-3083 dries in approximately 1.5 hours on the Josons dry time tester, enabling fast turnaround and efficient press scheduling. Its combination of matte aesthetics, high rub resistance, and oxidative dry performance makes it an ideal product for consolidating your sheetfed overprint varnish line.

Performance Characteristics:
Excellent matte finish with high rub resistance
Non-yellowing formula
High solids content (91–93%)
Excellent oxidative dry
Non-imprintable surface
Tack: 9.0–10.0 @ 1200 RPM/1 minute
Inkometer Stability: 0.3–0.8 typical tack rise per minute for 5 minutes
Oxidative Dry: 1.5 hours on Josons dry time tester; 2–3 hours / 0.5 mils on glass

Part Number: KB-3083
Type: High Rub Dull Matte Overprint Varnish
Application: Sheetfed Offset
Brand: Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical Satin Fast Setting Varnish

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:19:16 +0000

Sun Chemical Satin Fast Setting Varnish (KB-3027) is a high-performance overprint varnish formulated for sheetfed offset printing applications requiring a smooth, satin finish with rapid set times. Designed for use over wet or dry ink films, this varnish delivers a consistently elegant matte-to-satin sheen that enhances the appearance of printed pieces without the high gloss of traditional UV or aqueous coatings.

KB-3027 is built on a high-solids formula (91–93%) that minimizes show-through and provides excellent coverage with minimal coating weight. Its non-yellowing chemistry ensures that whites and light colors retain their brightness over time, making it an ideal choice for premium packaging, marketing collateral, annual reports, and commercial print applications where color integrity is critical.

The oxidative dry mechanism allows the varnish to cure in 2–3 hours at 0.5 mil film thickness on glass, enabling fast turnaround on press and efficient bindery scheduling. The varnish is rated non-imprintable, providing a consistent surface that resists subsequent printing or writing — ideal for finished goods that do not require post-printing personalization.

Performance Characteristics:
Non-yellowing formula
High solids content (91–93%)
Excellent oxidative dry
Non-imprintable surface
Tack: 9.0–10.0 @ 1200 RPM/1 minute
Inkometer Stability: 0.3–0.8 typical tack rise per minute for 5 minutes
Oxidative Dry: 2–3 hours / 0.5 mils on glass with film applicator

Part Number: KB-3027
Type: Satin Overprint Varnish
Application: Sheetfed Offset
Brand: Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical Gloss Hard Dry Varnish

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:06:50 +0000

Sun Chemical Gloss Hard Dry Varnish (KB-3047) is a newly developed, high-performance overprint varnish formulated for sheetfed offset presses requiring outstanding gloss levels and rapid dry times. KB-3047 delivers a bright, hard gloss finish that enhances the visual impact of printed pieces, making it an excellent choice for premium packaging, commercial printing, and high-end marketing materials where surface quality is a priority.

Formulated with a non-yellowing chemistry and high solids content (91–93%), KB-3047 ensures color fidelity and excellent coverage with minimal coating weight. The varnish dries in just 1.5 hours on the Josons dry time tester — significantly faster than many comparable oxidative-dry OPVs — enabling press operators to reduce press downtime and accelerate bindery turnaround without sacrificing finish quality.

Its unique combination of excellent gloss, high oxidative dry performance, and non-imprintable surface makes KB-3047 an ideal product for consolidating your sheetfed overprint varnish line. By replacing multiple specialty OPVs with a single high-performing product, printers can streamline inventory and reduce waste.

Performance Characteristics:
Excellent gloss finish
Non-yellowing formula
High solids content (91–93%)
Excellent oxidative dry
Non-imprintable surface
Tack: 9.0–10.0 @ 1200 RPM/1 minute
Inkometer Stability: 0.3–0.8 typical tack rise per minute for 5 minutes
Oxidative Dry: 1.5 hours on Josons dry time tester; 2–3 hours / 0.5 mils on glass

Part Number: KB-3047
Type: Gloss Overprint Varnish
Application: Sheetfed Offset
Brand: Sun Chemical