HSG-120UV Full-auto High Speed Varnishing Machine
High-speed full-surface UV & water-based coater engineered for intense gloss, chemical protection, and anti-scratch finish on food & retail cartons.
Empowering Philippine packaging converters with high-speed full-automatic UV varnishing, calendering, and intelligent post-press equipment engineered for tropical industrial durability.
Explore our primary machinery line optimized for high-volume offset printing houses, corrugated box manufacturers, and flexible packaging facilities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
High-speed full-surface UV & water-based coater engineered for intense gloss, chemical protection, and anti-scratch finish on food & retail cartons.
Precision dual-purpose varnishing line featuring automatic feeder, thermal drying IR, and UV curing system for premium board packaging.
Robust, continuous-duty varnish coater for commercial print shops handling 100-600 gsm cardstock and paperboard substrates.
Precision digital plot cutter for short-run prototype box production, sample finishing, and die-less carton trimming without physical dies.
The Republic of the Philippines has emerged as one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing packaging hubs. Driven by rapid urban consumer growth in Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Metro Davao, demand for retail food containers, quick-service restaurant (QSR) paper buckets, agricultural export cartons (bananas, pineapples, and mangoes), and e-commerce packaging (Shopee & Lazada logistics hubs in Cavite & Laguna) has reached unprecedented volumes.
However, operating post-press finishing equipment in the Philippines presents unique climate and operational hurdles. High tropical ambient humidity (averaging 75% to 85% RH) and elevated temperatures accelerate ink bleeding and paperboard warping. Traditional solvent-based coatings fail to dry evenly, leading to block-up and scuffing during long-distance maritime transit between islands. Modern Philippine printing plants are rapidly upgrading to full-automatic UV and water-based varnishing machines to guarantee high rub resistance, moisture barrier protection, and instant inline curing.
Founded in 1994, Guangdong Shanhe Industrial Co., Ltd. brings three decades of specialized post-press machinery manufacturing to Philippine print buyers, offering European-tier build quality at competitive Chinese factory direct prices.
Cast-iron side frames machined via high-precision CNC centers eliminate operational vibration, ensuring pinpoint coating registration even when running continuously at 8,000–10,000 sheets per hour.
Equipped with ceramic anilox rollers, air-knife systems, and dual IR/UV drying chambers. Seamlessly switch between high-gloss UV varnish, matte aqueous coatings, and blister pack heat-seal varnishes.
Integrated Omron/Siemens automation logic with multi-language touchscreen control. Program coating thickness down to precise micro-levels with real-time diagnostic reporting and sheet-jam detection.
Selecting the ideal finishing process for Philippine commercial print runs: Evaluating production speed, optical gloss, unit cost, and climate durability.
| Technology Process | Avg Speed (Sheets/Hr) | Gloss Rating (GU) | Unit Cost (PHP/Sqm) | Humidity & Scuff Barrier | Primary Philippine Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Auto UV Varnishing | 8,000 – 10,000 | 85 – 95 GU | Low - Medium | Excellent (High Chemical Resistance) | Cosmetics, Electronics, Pharma Cartons |
| Aqueous Water-Based Coating | 7,500 – 9,000 | 60 – 75 GU | Ultra Low | Good (Food-grade Safe) | Fast Food Containers, Bakery Boxes |
| Inline Varnishing + Calendering | 5,000 – 7,000 | 90 – 98 GU | Medium | Superior (Mirror Finish) | Luxury Gift Boxes, Premium Liquor Packaging |
| BOPP Thermal Film Lamination | 4,000 – 6,000 | 90 – 95 GU | High | Maximum (Plastic Film Layer) | Heavy Book Covers, Waterproof Corrugated Boxes |
Pair your varnishing machine with SHANHE’s complete lineup of high-speed folder gluers, flute laminators, hot stamping presses, and window patchers tailored for Philippine manufacturing plants.
Heavy-duty folder gluer designed for crash-lock bottom boxes, corrugated cartons, and 4/6 corner structures at high line speeds.
Precision servo-driven paperboard to corrugated board (A/B/C/E/F flute) laminating line engineered for robust box stiffness.
High-precision film feeding and corner-cutting window patcher for tissue boxes, toy cartons, and transparent display packaging.
Thermal mirror-finish calendering press to achieve ultra-glossy, smooth surfaces following initial varnish coating application.
Dual-lane high productivity window patcher doubling throughput for mass packaging production lines in regional print hubs.
Wide-format automatic folder gluer customized for heavy industrial shipping boxes and oversized display packaging.
Compact footprint, high-speed folding and gluing unit ideal for medium-sized folding carton converters and commercial printers.
Combination metallic foil stamping and precision die cutter for luxury cigarette, cosmetic, and high-end liquor packaging.
Standard industrial power in the Philippines operates at 220V / 440V, 60Hz 3-Phase, differing from standard Chinese domestic voltage (380V, 50Hz). SHANHE MACHINE custom-configures all electric motors, UV ballast transformers, and vacuum pumps with 60Hz specs prior to factory shipment. This eliminates the need for expensive external phase converters and prevents motor overheating in tropical plant conditions.
Operating direct export channels, SHANHE MACHINE coordinates smooth ocean freight logistics directly from Shantou / Shenzhen ports to major Philippine discharge ports: Manila North Harbor (MICT), Subic Bay Freeport, Cebu International Port, and Cagayan de Oro (Mindanao). All machines are packed in heavy-duty moisture-sealed vacuum foil with anti-rust oil treatment to ensure 100% protection during sea transit.
Clear engineering answers regarding installation, localized support, maintenance, and ordering procedures for buyers in the Philippines.
While film lamination adds strength, UV varnishing offers up to 50% lower unit costs, faster turnaround speeds (up to 10,000 sheets/hour), and 100% paperboard recyclability. In the Philippines, where eco-friendly regulations are tightening and plastic levies are being introduced, water-based and UV varnishing provides a compliant, cost-effective surface finishing alternative.
Yes! Every machine built for the Philippine market is fitted with 60Hz industrial motors, electrical breakers, and transformers specifically matched to Philippine National Electrical Code standards, ensuring plug-and-play installation upon factory delivery.
SHANHE MACHINE provides comprehensive technical support: on-site installation by senior technicians, operator training, remote video diagnostics, and fast courier dispatch of consumable spare parts (rubber rollers, UV lamps, suction nozzles) from our central spare parts warehouse.
Direct ocean freight shipping from Shantou or Shenzhen ports to Manila North Harbor (MICT) typically takes only 5 to 7 days. Including manufacturing, pre-shipment testing, and customs clearance, total lead time is usually within 30 to 45 days.
Yes. By utilizing flexo photopolymer plates or rubber blankets on the offset cylinder coating unit, operators can execute precise spot UV varnish highlighting on specific logos or graphics, as well as full-surface flood coating.
Contact SHANHE MACHINE today for custom quote estimates, machine specifications, factory videos, or technical line planning for your print facility.