Coatings for Packaging & Printing
Custom coating solutions that deliver exceptional print adhesion, scuff resistance, and fast-cure performance for high-speed packaging production.
High-Performance Coatings for Packaging That Keep Production Moving
When you’re producing packaging at high speeds, every component of the process has to perform consistently. RDC Coatings develops sustainable high-speed UV, EB, Excimer UV, and water-based coatings that help packaging manufacturers achieve outstanding print quality, strong adhesion, and durable surface protection without sacrificing press efficiency or uptime. Engineered for consistent performance on demanding printing and converting lines, RDC coatings help minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
Coatings Engineered for Your Substrate and Production Process
No two packaging applications are exactly alike. Whether you’re producing paperboard cartons, corrugated packaging, metal cans, plastic containers, flexible packaging films, or specialty printed products, RDC formulates coatings specifically for your substrate, printing process, and performance requirements.
Rather than forcing your operation to adapt to a standard formulation, RDC designs coatings around the realities of your production line, helping you maintain consistent results while supporting new package designs, demanding brand requirements, and evolving performance expectations.
RDC’s custom formulations are optimized for specific inks, substrates, press configurations, and operating conditions. By tailoring chemistry to the realities of each production environment, RDC helps reduce defects, minimize waste, and limit the need for costly press adjustments, allowing manufacturers to achieve more consistent production results.
Why Packaging Manufacturers Partner with RDC
- High-speed UV, EB, and Excimer coatings engineered for demanding printing and converting environments
- Exceptional print adhesion, clarity, scuff resistance, and surface protection
- Custom formulations tailored to specific inks, substrates, and press conditions
- Fast-curing technologies that support maximum throughput and manufacturing efficiency
- Technical expertise backed by on-site evaluations, laboratory process recreation, and ongoing optimization support
Protect Print Quality Without Slowing Down Production
Brand owners expect packaging to look flawless from the
press to the store shelf. RDC’s coatings are designed to preserve the visual
impact of printed graphics while delivering the durability needed for handling,
shipping, and retail environments.
High-clarity gloss, matte, and specialty finishes provide
the appearance your customers demand, while excellent print adhesion,
optical clarity, scuff resistance, and surface protection help reduce
defects, rework, and waste. The result is premium packaging that maintains its
appearance throughout the supply chain without compromising production
efficiency.
For metal packaging applications, RDC coatings provide the
durability, consistency, and finish performance required for steel, aluminum,
and other alloy substrates.
Fast-Cure Technology for High-Speed Packaging Lines
Production delays and bottlenecks can quickly impact profitability. RDC’s UV and EB coatings are engineered for rapid curing, enabling packaging manufacturers to maintain fast press speeds and efficient line operation. These fast-curing technologies help improve manufacturing efficiency while maintaining finish quality, appearance consistency, and reliable production performance across long production runs.
UV coatings cure within seconds, while EB coatings cure in fractions of a second, helping products move immediately to downstream processes. Faster curing means less waiting, fewer production interruptions, and greater confidence in achieving throughput goals.
Eliminate Compatibility Challenges Before They Become Production Problems
Coating and ink compatibility issues can lead to print defects, adhesion failures, customer complaints, and unnecessary waste. RDC works closely with customers to identify potential challenges before a coating is introduced into production.
The process begins with an on-site evaluation of your operation, allowing RDC’s technical team to assess your substrates, equipment, printing conditions, and performance objectives firsthand. Formulations are then developed, tested, and validated to ensure they perform reliably under real production conditions.
The process begins with an on-site evaluation of your operation, followed by laboratory testing and process recreation within RDC’s technical facilities to validate coating performance under conditions that closely mirror production. Even after implementation, RDC continues to provide ongoing optimization support, troubleshooting assistance, and formulation refinements as production requirements evolve, creating a long-term technical partnership focused on continuous improvement and operational success.
Sustainable Solutions That Fit Your Existing Equipment
Environmental goals shouldn’t require major production changes. RDC offers low- and zero-VOC coating technologies that support sustainability initiatives while maintaining the performance required for demanding packaging applications.
Because RDC coatings are designed to run on existing roll, spray, curtain, and vacuum coating systems, introducing a new coating typically requires minimal process disruption, helping your team improve package performance without significant equipment modifications or downtime.
Your partner for sustainable, compliant energy-cured finishes
All RDC UV curable finishes are environmentally friendly and comply with globally accepted safety and sustainability standards, including…
- Low or No Volatile Organic Compounds (Low-VOC/Zero-VOC)
- California Air Resources Board (CARB) Compliant
- American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act Compliant
- Meets or exceeds American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA), and Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA) Testing Requirements
How can RDC Coatings help you?
Manufacturers in multiple industries apply RDC Coatings’ custom formulations to a wide variety of materials and products. Leverage RDC Coatings’ 35-plus years of experience in engineering, developing, and manufacturing custom, energy-cured coatings to address your unique needs.