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Unique Issues of Laminating Inks

(Magazine)

April 29, 2004, ... heat-sealable coating on the film, or by molten PE applied to one film and then pressed to another. In the case of adhesives, the inks are exposed to the drying temperatures of the adhesive, the temperature ...

Scitex Vision's CORjet at Drupa: Taking Inkjet to the Top of the Short-Run Corrugated and Rigid Display Market

(News | New Products)

March 09, 2004, ... and unloader, print engine, and drying unit. Using the same standard format artwork files as used for digital flexo or litho production, the CORjet prints with four- or six-color configurations using ...

UV & Jet Inks: An Exciting Combo

(Materials)

January 30, 2004, ... clear without plugging due to ink drying. UV inks can be cured rapidly under high UV energy and generate low or no volatile organic compounds. Physical advantages of UV jet inks include improved rub ...

RFID and Conductive Inks: What You Need to Know

(News | New Products)

January 14, 2004, ... of time, money, and risk. PFFC: What are some major trends in conductive inks? Rohrkemper: The trend is to try to find technologies within the conductive inks to bring curing time or drying time ...

Producing Coextruded High Barrier Heat-Shrinkable Packaging Films

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, Application: Examining and comparing high barrier polymers and structures provides guidelines for matching film performance with application. PEER-REVIEWED TECHNICAL PAPER: Following is an expanded summary ...

Good Advice Is Key When Purchasing UV/EB Inks

(Materials)

May 31, 2003, ... on his press except, in some cases, the rollers. He can achieve the quality of UV and get the advantages over conventional ink, such as instantaneous drying, so work could be processed immediately off-press ...

Ink Quality Control Is Complex, But It's Worth the Troubl

(Magazine)

December 31, 2002, ... and lightfastness, are only a few of the ink characteristics you expect in the finished ink product. In addition, inks must have the right drying rate for the press, appropriate color strength, stable ...

Energy-Curable Inks

(Magazine)

November 30, 2002, ... to a few days to dry, respectively. Thus, the turnaround of energy-cured litho jobs can rival that of flexo and gravure and significantly improve productivity. Another advantage is the consistent high ...

Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportEB/UV Curing Drying

(Archive)

October 31, 2002, ... beam and ultraviolet light for curing/drying inks and coatings. The advantages of reduced emissions, lower energy costs, and increased speed have fueled this interest. Electron Beam (EB) The electron ...

UV-Curable Jet Inks Are We There Yet?

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October 31, 2002, ... some interesting advantages to ink jet applications. UV materials do not dry on the printhead and can eliminate some of the aggravating problems associated with drying in the nozzles. The ink drying is ...

What Is the Role of Tack in Printing Inks?

(Magazine)

September 30, 2002, ... Tack is particularly important in the press performance of heavy-bodied inks, which we refer to as “paste inks.” Usually, these include letterpress, dry offset, and lithographic, as well as some intaglio ...

Focus on Crosslinking in Fluid Ink Systems

(Magazine)

May 31, 2002, ... the resin carboxy functionality. Their performance is somewhat similar to that of polyfunctional aziridines but may require more time and/or higher drying temperatures. Excellent adhesion and product resistance ...

Is Your VFD Clean, Dry, and Tight?

(Magazine)

February 28, 2002, ... to a computer and to a power supply apply here. VFD maintenance requirements fall into three basic categories: keep it clean keep it dry keep the connections tight Let's look at each of ...

Dealing with Ink Adhesion on High-Slip Films

(Magazine)

December 31, 2001, One of the most common problems with printing high-slip films is poor ink adhesion. Such films have low surface energies, and the levels of slip additives One of the most common problems with printing ...

Portable Drying Unit Installed

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, ... installed the Easy Scan from Prime UV Systems, Carol Stream, IL. Easy Scan is designed for “cold set” printers looking to increase productivity with instant drying of heavy-coverage inks and coatings. ...

VOC-Compliant Inks: What State Are They In?

(Magazine)

September 30, 2001, ... Do you need to sacrifice anything, or can one technology do it all? The answer to this last question is: Not at the present time. Water-based inks dry more slowly than solvent-based or UV inks. This ...

The Parts and Performance of WEB CONVECTION DRYERS

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August 31, 2001, If any component of your drying system is subpar, it can affect the outcome of this crucial step in your production process. There are many methods for If any component of your drying system is subpar, ...

Assessing the Potential for Ink Transfer and Migration

(Magazine)

June 30, 2001, ... of time in contact, etc. Unlike other ink systems, UV inks “cure” by drying from top down. As a result, depending on the color, the inks can have residual materials left in the ink film. These materials ...

Jet Inks, Colorants, and Packaging What's Ahead

(Magazine)

April 30, 2001, ...  CIJ used in packaging usually utilizes solvent-based dyes; the solvents are fast drying, such as alcohols or MEK. Viscosity requirements are very low, and nozzle diameters tend to be just a few microns. ...

Water-Based Ink Adhesion and Web Temperature

(Magazine)

March 31, 2001, ... inks dry with some thermal assistance to optimize their water-resistance properties. The emulsion, on the other hand, is a high-molecular-weight resin, which has few carboxylic acid sites. It doesn' ...