DES MOINES, IA—Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, will exhibit Sept. 25 to 27 at Labelexpo Americas 2018. Visitors to the trade show can “explore the future” with Siegwerk’s experts at booth 5923 to discuss label and package printing innovations, trends and learn more about the company’s … Continued
It happens—pressure builds, rolls clog, blades break, plates swell, substrates shed or absorb ink. These perils place the outcome and quality of a pressrun in jeopardy. Steps can be taken to minimize—if not outright avoid—such mishaps. Knowledge and skill are required to assess the situation and act accordingly. It takes a mere matter of seconds … Continued
Ink—that magical, mystical fluid—delights designers, annoys accountants, inspires inkies and P-O’s press operators! We use it in flexo presses every day, all day, across the country and around the world, yet so many people don’t understand how ink really works, what it can and can’t do, and how to use it best to maximize productivity … Continued
Admit to challenges. Resolve to find solutions to them. Seek help and advice where appropriate. Learn from the experience. Those were the four fundamental instructions flexographic printers put forth to their peers in a recent FLEXO Magazine Flash Poll that sought to identify the most common problems encountered as a result of the ink/anilox roll/doctor … Continued
PARSIPPANY, NJ—During Flexographic Technical Association’s INFOFLEX 2018, Sun Chemical will highlight a new ink with excellent smear resistance, according to Sun Chemical, as well as its portfolio of eco-friendly inks, and more. “For 200 years, Sun Chemical has stayed ahead of the curve to provide innovative technology and solutions that meet the needs of our customers … Continued
KOLDING, Denmark—TRESU announced the introduction of its FlexiPrint Reservoir SAVEink chamber doctor blade, a light, fast-change inking system for narrow web UV and water-based flexo applications that can be used without an ink pump. Chambers are air-tight and prevent leakage, thanks to TRESU’s patented seals, and can be installed or removed safely in five seconds … Continued
SCHAUMBURG, IL—INX International Ink Co plans to offer a full complement of water-based and UV flexo inks, including the new AquaTech ION X, at FTA’s INFOFLEX 2018. INX (Booth 111) will also display high-performance solvent inks and coatings at the event, to be held May 7-8 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. AquaTech ION … Continued
PARSIPPANY, NJ—Sun Chemical has launched SunCure Accuflex UV, a new UV ink system for primary and secondary food packaging that is not manufactured with Bisphenol A (BPA)-based materials and meets low migration specifications. Compliant with the strictest global standards in the marketplace, including Nestlé food packaging requirements and Swiss Ordinance chemical composition requirements, SunCure Accuflex … Continued
Most wide web flexographic printers in North America predominantly use solvent-based inks for printing on flexible packaging materials. Why? Primarily because solvent-based inks dry fast, allowing for faster press speeds than their water-based and UV energy-curable ink counterparts. Additionally, solvent-based inks have typically been able to provide higher bond strengths with adhesive lamination components. Although … Continued
Printing on film creates unique challenges. Films commonly used in package printing are polyolefins (polyethylene and polypropylene), polyamide and polyester. All of these materials have similar characteristics that affect the printing process and the physical characteristics of the final printed article. Films are/have: Non-porous: Their surfaces do not absorb solvents or any component of the … Continued
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