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We're often asked what dyne level do I need to print on a particular type of film. Its a complex question that includes many variables beyond the material type and method of printing or coating. We can however provide general guidelines that you can use to start your own evaluations.

The tables below list general guidelines for recommended dyne levels in flexo, gravure, litho, offset, lettpress, screen & pad printing as well as coating applications. We've included some common materials including, PE, PP, PVC, PET, PS, PVDC, PU & ABS. Find your application below:

Recommended treatment ranges (dynes/cm²)
Flexo/Gravure	PE	PP	PVC	PET	PS	PVDC	PU	ABS
Water	38-44	38-44	38-44	44-52	38-44	42-46	40-46	42-46
Solvent	36-40	38-40	36-40	40-46	35-40	38-42	30-42	40-44
UV	38-50	40-50	36-50	42-54	42-48	42-52	38-50	40-52

Litho	PE	PP	PVC	PET	PS	PVDC	PU	ABS
Water	40-46	40-46	40-45	46-58	40-45	42-46	40-46	42-45
Solvent	37-42	38-42	37-42	42-46	37-42	40-42	38-42	40-45
UV	40-50	40-50	36-52	44-56	42-50	42-52	38-52	42-52

Offset/Letterpress	PE	PP	PVC	PET	PS	PVDC	PU	ABS
Water	40-46	40-46	40-45	46-56	40-46	42-48	40-45	42-48
Solvent	37-42	37-42	38-42	42-46	38-44	38-44	38-44	38-46
UV	42-54	40-54	40-52	46-60	42-58	42-54	42-56	45-52

Screen & Pad	PE	PP	PVC	PET	PS	PVDC	PU	ABS
Water	42-48	42-48	42-48	48-60	42-48	42-50	42-48	42-48
Solvent	38-44	38-44	38-44	42-48	38-44	40-45	38-44	40-45
UV	44-60	44-60	42-60	44-62	42-58	42-58	42-58	48-56

Coating	PE	PP	PVC	PET	PS	PVDC	PU	ABS
Water	40-42	40-42	40-48	42-52	42-50	42-48	42-48	42-48
Solvent	30-45	38-45	38-45	40-42	38-46	40-46	30-48	38-46
UV	44-54	44-54	42-54	46-60	44-58	44-54	44-54	44-54

If you have any futher questions please contact our application experts and we can help you with your application.