
Tec Lighting TRUV-16D
The TRUV-16D is a 16" hand-fed UV coater with touchscreen control, quick-change rollers, and support for gloss, matte, satin, and soft-touch finishes.
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Tec Lighting TruCoat 16" Hand-Fed UV Coater (TRUV-16D)
The TruCoat TRUV-16D by Tec Lighting is a compact, hand-fed UV coating system designed for short-run and on-demand print finishing. It supports gloss, satin, matte, and soft-touch UV coatings and is compatible with toner, offset, and inkjet prints. Its modular design allows for future upgrades like automatic feeders and stackers, making it a smart investment for growing operations.
Key Features
đź”· Applies gloss, satin, matte, and soft-touch UV coatings
đź”· Compatible with toner-based, offset, and inkjet output
🔷 Quick-change textured rollers — change finishes in under 10 minutes
đź”· Simple touchscreen control panel for intuitive operation
đź”· Variable intensity IR curing lamps for optimal results
đź”· Modular frame allows for future upgrade paths
đź”· 3-roll coating system with stainless steel doctor blade
đź”· Eco-friendly operation with 0 VOC coating and wash-up fluid
đź”· UV-coated documents are fully recyclable
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Max Sheet Width | 16" (40 cm) |
| Max Sheet Length | Unlimited |
| Sheet Thickness | 150–600 gsm |
| Production Speed | Up to 1,800 sheets/hour or 132 ft/min |
| Power Requirements | 220V, 1 Phase, 60Hz, 35A |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 72" x 42" x 50" |
| Machine Weight | 1,235 lbs |
Applications
đź“„ Finishing business cards, postcards, brochures, and flyers
🏢 Small to mid-size digital and offset print shops
đź–¨ On-demand UV coating for short-run and custom print jobs
Benefits
âś… Coats in under 5 minutes with fast startup
âś… Quick roller change for instant texture and finish swaps
âś… Compatible with most digital print technologies
✅ Affordable cost of operation — under ½ penny per square foot
âś… Compact, scalable design for evolving production needs
We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.
This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.
Install & train
On-site setup and operator training included.
Same / next-day service
Fast response across the Great Lakes.
Precision machining
Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
Financing
Lease and purchase options available.



