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Flexo Wash Celebrates 30 years of Hard Work and Resilience

(News | New Products)

September 06, 2021, ... the types of inks used at the time. However, in the late eighties the business changed to water-based inks due to environmental concerns.  “When the change came to water-based inks, my guys could spend ...

UFLEX Unveils Breakthrough Set of Products & Solutions

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2021, ... product system that supports cross-linking of inks & high gloss coatings. The cross-linking reactions ensure scratch resistance, chemical resistance & colour fastness. The overall process being environment ...

Pulse Roll Label Products Launches Unique UV PureFX Soft Touch Varnish

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2021, ... UV flexo printing, the new varnish is also suitable for finishing over digital inks to create a soft, smooth effect. “The very nature of UV is that it is hard which is why it is difficult to achieve ...

Best Practices: Corona Treating Pretreated Films Prior to Converting

(Flexpack)

August 01, 2021, ... Unless your operation has ultimate control over the initial treatment levels, storage conditions, timely supply and use of the film, it will not be practical to expect successful bonding with inks, laminates ...

The Benefits and Potential of Anilox Control

(Surface Prep)

July 25, 2021, ... inevitably control what comes out and by consistently rendering the roll 100 percent clean, six tangible, cost saving benefits will be achieved: No requirement to ever over-pigment inks (unless to ...

Maintenance: The Key to Keeping Your Corona Station in Full Production

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 18, 2021, ... generators’ air filters are clean and that all cooling fans in the electrical cabinet are working properly. Clean excessive dust or debris off heatsinks. Keep in mind that the higher the corona output ...

Water-Based Flexographic Printing Steps Up to the Sustainability Challenge

(News | New Products)

June 30, 2021, ... 231 kilograms. The gravure printing simulation results from using electronic engraving of the cylinders and solvent-based inks, while water-based flexographic printing uses water-washable plates and ...

Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation Finalizes Acquisition of BASF’s Global Pigments Business

(News | New Products)

June 29, 2021, ... coatings, inks, plastics and specialty applications, by creating a world-class pigments supplier that offers customers an even wider range of versatile solutions. “We’re pleased to welcome the valued ...

New Sustain Print and Packaging Material From Fresnels

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2021, ... to provide an eco-friendly printable sheet. Printers can then utilise the sheets to overprint with transparent inks to create a highly individual and rich finish with the added textured feel of succulent. ...

Siegwerk and Idealliance Partner to Offer G7 Training & Certification to Printing Converters and Brands Worldwide

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2021, Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, recently entered into a partnership with Idealliance Siegwerk, one of the leading ...

A Digital Process to Create Better Ink Drawdowns

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2021, ... printing and packaging for producers and marketing companies. About 85 percent of Wolf’s inks are spot colors. They wanted to be independent from an ink factory, to gain control over in-house ink mixing. ...

COVER: Testing, Inspection & Quality Control

(Flexpack)

May 23, 2021, ... offers the best permanence. Users needing high durability could also consider CIJ, with specific inks for high adhesion. Another option is a high resin TTO ribbon; this may require lower speed but durability ...

Siegwerk Strengthens Its Process Management & Consulting Teams in Southeast Asia and India

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2021, Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the expansion of its Process Management & Consulting Siegwerk, one of ...

Leapin’ Lizards Labels Expands Printing Capabilities with Third Epson SurePress Digital Label Press Installation

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2021, ... Epson’s industrial-quality inks are durable, water-based, resin-coated pigment inks provide superior adhesion, plus water and abrasion resistance on most substrates. “We have had a great experience ...

The Value of Specialised Experience

(News | New Products)

April 26, 2021, ... been in ink, which used to be mainly solvent-based but now converters and their customers are looking for ‘greener’ options and this has seen a large uptake in water-based technology, both inks and lacquers.  ...

Baldwin Vision Systems and AMS Spectral UV Showcase New XP Quatro Series LED Curing Technology and Debut Defender 100% Inspection Solution at virtual.drupa

(Upcoming Conference News)

April 20, 2021, ... Module is designed to cure LED-formulated printing inks and coatings on sheetfed and web offset printing presses, or larger-format flexo presses and digital print engines. Hosting two large, high-performance ...

ACTEGA Launches World’s First Dual Cure Soft Touch Coating for Laminate Tubes

(News | New Products)

March 29, 2021, ACTEGA, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives and sealing compounds for the print and packaging industry, announced the launch of GALACRYL® 89.501.14, the world’s first ‘soft touch’ effect ...

GMG to Sponsor FTA FORUM/INFOFLEX 2021 Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

March 24, 2021, ... of multi-color printing and different combinations of inks, substrates, screening and other variables, packaging printing involves many color fingerprints and profile tweaking. “Because of the significant ...

Ink Raises Standard of Continuous Inkjet Coding for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods

(News | New Products)

March 03, 2021, ... Paired with the company’s flagship 9450 coder, the EB588 ink sets the new standard for FMCG inkjet coding. MEK-based inks generate Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, contributors to greenhouse ...

Roundtable Q&A: ROLL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

(Web Handling)

February 28, 2021, ... cost saving and production-based benefits: No requirement to over-pigment inks; Faster and more consistent make-ready times; Greatly reduced waste; Higher and more consistent print quality; Improved ...