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UV Ink Improves Quality, Mileage, Press Performance

(News Eclips)

November 10, 2009, Flint Group Narrow Web announces the introduction of Flexocure FORCE UV flexo ink that is said to handle more easily because of lower viscosity and no foaming. STUTTGART, GERMANY | Flint Group Narrow Web ...

Shrink Expands

(Label/Tape)

September 30, 2008, ... so well on its range of p-s labels, shrink sleeves, and narrow web packaging that Overnight added more Aquaflex presses with rotary silkscreen, hot stamping, and cold foil capabilities, as demand required. ...

Flexo Ink Based on Renewable Resin

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September 17, 2008, Flint Group Narrow Web offers Hydrosoy Ink System, a water-based flexo ink that features high color strength, great printability and dot reproduction, and good press stability PLYMOUTH, MN | Flint Group ...

Materials Are for Thermal Transfer Applications

(News Eclips)

July 20, 2008, ... and manufacturing services for flexible materials, custom converts materials for thermal transfer applications. These materials must effectively redirect heat from a heat source to a heat sink, preventing ...

Drupa Tour Explores Inkjet and Toner Technologies

(News | New Products)

March 27, 2008, ... company. He predicted inkjet printing gradually will replace flexographic and screen printing, and said the company’s strategy is to become a player in the first generation of UV inkjet. At Drupa Agfa ...

Web Lines: Thinking About New Equipment?

(Web Handling)

January 31, 2008, ... new equipment. If you are lucky enough to be handed a project to buy new converting equipment, take some time not only to think about the “value adding” process involved (coating, printing, etc.) but also ...

Ink Mileage: Measure & Manage

(Process Management)

November 30, 2006, In we reviewed ink transfer. With this basic understanding, we can move on to actual numbers on the basis of that which can be measured can be managed. Skeptics abound who believe there are too many variables ...

Managing the Ink Films

(Process Management)

October 31, 2006, Last month we discussed ink composition in relation to various printing methods. Now we’ll look at basic differences in ink delivery. Process Management Last month we discussed ink composition in relation ...

Which Ink for Which Substrate?

(Magazine)

March 30, 2005, Every new ink project begins with an analysis of the substrate to be printed. In just minutes, the complexity of the project can be estimated from the surface tension characteristics of the substrate. ...

Solving the Problem of Silicone Transfer

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, Dr. Wilhelm Munninger of Frantschach Inncoat, a specialty release liner manufacturer, outlines his company's response to a major problem with large-format, water-based ink jet print. Silicone release coating ...

Flink Ink and Sicpa Finalize Transactions

(News | New Products)

March 20, 2003, Flint Ink Corp. and the Sicpa Group, Lausanne, Switzerland, report they have finalized several business transactions. According to a recent release, Flint Ink has acquired Sicpa's worldwide heatset and ...

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

(Magazine)

December 31, 2002, Inks are formulated with many different ingredients to produce unique recipes that provide color on your finished printed package. End-use properties, Inks are formulated with many different ingredients ...

Energy-Curable Inks

(Magazine)

November 30, 2002, ... lead in the future? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions. Ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) ink systems are on the minds of most converters today. Advancements have broadened applications ...

What Is the Role of Tack in Printing Inks?

(Magazine)

September 30, 2002, Since the earliest attempts at transferring ink from one surface to another, the characteristics of a printing ink have been an important factor in print Since the earliest attempts at transferring ink ...

Flex-Pack Giant Bemis to Buy DuPont Shrink Film Biz

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2002, DuPont reports it has reached an agreement to sell its global Clysar shrink film business and manufacturing assets to Bemis Company, Inc. WILMINGTON, DE, USA—DuPont reports it has reached an agreement ...

Single-Source Ink Supplier for Package Printer

(Magazine)

July 31, 2001, An alliance with Flint Ink allows Packaging Products Corp. to meet the needs of three facilities and 150 different customers. An alliance with Flint Ink allows Packaging Products Corp. to meet the needs ...

Assessing Inks, Dealing with DigitalThe NPIRI Conference

(Magazine)

December 31, 2000, The National Printing Ink Research Institute (NPIRI) held its 44th Technical Conference in October in Pine Mountain, GA. The well-attended event included The National Printing Ink Research Institute (NPIRI) ...

Estimating the Drying Rate of Flexo Ink in the Laboratory

(Magazine)

September 30, 2000, One reason the drying rate of flexo inks has become an important subject is the general trend toward the use of thinner ink films. In the narrow web sector, One reason the drying rate of flexo inks has ...

Reynolds subsidiary in Spain benefits from technology transfer

(Magazine)

May 31, 1995, ... Grafiba uses waterborne and solventborne inks. Grafiba products are used in the dairy, confectionery, breakfast cereal, dehydrated soup, pasta, powdered dessert, beverage, tobacco and sugar markets. ...

Computerized dispensing provides ink management

(Magazine)

March 31, 1995, ... had broken a new record, creating more than 500 different colors in one 24-hr. period - one new ink every 2.8 min. Better yet, each of those colors was formulated with three quarters recycled material, ...