Add Coating Capability to Your Existing Press
Alpna offers the Smart Coat Kit as an innovative solution that brings professional retrofit coating capability directly to existing sheetfed presses. Designed for seamless attachment to a wide range of press models, the kit gives printers a cost-effective way to expand into high-margin, value-added finishes without the major capital investment required for a brand-new coating press.
Smart Coat is powered by advanced CDB (Chamber Doctor Blade) Anilox technology and can be complemented with Interdeck UV and Conveyor Type UV for high-quality curing and finishing.
Interdeck UV can be installed between print stations for outstanding Drip-Off coating results. Available in ARC and LED types.
Smart Coat’s Chamber Anilox Coater is built for accuracy, speed, and clean operation.
Chamber from leading European make Tresu
Precise control of coating weight
Make-ready time measured in minutes
Elimination of foaming and blisters
Uniform quality even at higher speeds
Smart Coat can be supported by Alpna’s C-Cure conveyorised UV dryers, developed from years of experience and a large installed base of conveyorised UV dryers in daily worldwide use.
Smart Coat supports an Electronic Power Supply designed for energy efficiency and stable UV output.
Smart Coat is ideal for printers and converters who want to:
Add coating capability to an existing sheetfed press
Improve coating consistency and control
Expand into premium finishes without buying a new coater
Reduce energy usage and improve operational efficiency
This section answers key questions about Smart Coat Kit components, coating capabilities, quick-change mechanisms, setup, and operational benefits.
Bring professional coating performance to your existing press setup with Smart Coat Kit.