Flexographic ink flexographic printing ink manufacturer. Eic offers a variety of products designed for paper and film application in waterbased and uv curable ink systems. Polymers in emulsion or dispersion, which improve the drying, gloss, adhesion. The new inkformulation 6 software gives ink suppliers and printers more. A description of waterbased flexo inks, including some advantages, disadvantages and keys to success for working with them about. Print quality and resistance for waterbased flexography. Uv curing flexographic inks a formulating concept david helsby rahn ag zurich switzerland introduction the flexographic process flexography is a process in which the printing image stands up in relief. A water based ink is an ink that has either the pigments or the dyes in a colloidal suspension in a solvent, with the solvent being water. New waterbased flexographic inks for improved food packaging. This particular issue happened in a plant printing corrugated postprint with water based inks. Printing with waterbased flexographic inks has certain problems, as the adhesion of a waterbased ink to the plastic film is worse and the resistance to dry and wet rubbing of overprinted. Flexographic printing is a popular method for printing large orders of custom labels at rapid speeds but how does it actually work. Design for the environment program economics, exposure, and technology division. The waterbased ink does not set onto the plates and will not cause buildup.
The invention relates to a waterbased screen, flexo or gravure printing ink composition, to a method of manufacturing said ink composition, to the use of said ink composition for screen, flexo or gravure. All though the main solvent in waterbased inks is water, there can also be other cosolvents present. Pdf analysis and optimization of waterbased printing ink. Flexoglobal resource guide inks, pigments, coatings. The new product will allow a reduction of voc emissions by 9095 % to a competitive cost. Get latest price our organization also involved in manufacturing premium quality range of water based flexographic ink. Paper ii influence of formulation and properties of water based flexographic inks on printing performance for pecoated board. Aug 07, 2014 a description of ph, how it is measured, its impact on viscosity of water based ink about this series. Both the gravure and flexo printing processes utilize low viscosity liquid inks. The flexibility of this ink technology allows these print processes to cover a wide spectrum of. Using avantage thermo vg software package peak fitting algorithms, high.
Design for the environment program economics, exposure, and technology division office of pollution prevention and toxics 7404 u. Well explore the basic ingredients used in each chemistry, how they. How to convert your solventbased ink to waterbased ink. The latest evolutions in the formulation of flexo gravure inks mainly concern water based inks. The fact that the ink based on 8050 has significantly higher viscosity could possibly affect behaviour on press and final print properties. Ice water crinkle adhesion solventbased and waterbased inks. With superb press stability, high run speeds, and excellent color strength this ink system is sure to meet the needs of todays flexographic printers. May 10, 2017 through the development of the project aquaflex, coordinated by quimovil, it is expected to get a new formulation of laminable water based flexographic inks with the same printing and laminating quality properties as solvent based inks. Aqua elite is a general purpose water based flexographic printing ink designed for printing corrugated board post print process. With superb press stability, high run speeds, and excellent color strength this. For this reason the ink was diluted by adding 2 wt. However, it was also found that the usual problems associated with waterbased flexographic news inks were not present in respect to this formulation, i.
The printing surface substrate type dictates what ink type it is advisable to use. An obvious disadvantage of using water as a medium is the increased surface tension of aqueous inks. Whether you are printing on paper, film, high line anilox. A model printing ink should not only exhibit strict rheological traits but also have adequate drying performance and a suitable surface tension to prevent excessive wetting or dewetting on the substrate, while in the current work also enabling the observation of viscous fingering. Ink formulation software and pantone scales sort by 11 products. The new ion premium quality water based flexographic printing ink formulation represents a significant advancement for paper, film and thermal label printing on anilox rolls up to 1500 lines per inch.
A model printing ink should not only exhibit strict rheological traits but also have adequate drying performance and a suitable surface tension to prevent excessive wetting or. Table 1 shows the identity of the different components of the ink formulations. Evaluation of flexographic inks on wideweb film summary booklet. Flexo inks flexographic printing inks monarch color.
Product and company identification product name thermochromic water based flexo ink additional names none description temperature sensitive color change ink. W510 series water based flexo inks have been formulated to meet the needs of shrinksleeve and lamination applications. The simple answer is that water based ink is any ink which uses water as a solvent base to carry the pigment. We develop formulations for our customers in the linerboard, corrugated, flexible packaging, narrow web label, and commercial market segments. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Plewa university of illinois at urbanachampaign institute for environmental studies champaign, illinois 61820 contract no. What the infographic above also shows is a direct comparison between the formulation of a solvent ink versus the formulation of a water based ink, and the reason this is significant is that you can see just how much solvent is replaced by switching to water based ink. Rheology and surface tension of water based flexographic inks and implications for wetting of pecoated board maria rentzhog and andrew fogden, submitted to nordic pulp. Selection guide for solvent based flexible packaging inks. Home narrow web inks inks by chemistry water based narrow web inks. The aim of this study is to investigate fundamental properties of flexographic waterbased inks and to analyze the dynamic interactions of the inks and the printing substrate. Customized water and solvent based flexo inks and coatings for printing and anything. Characterisation of waterbased flexographic inks and. Solvent based flexible packaging inks flexible packaging has now become popular in various industries ranging from consumer products to industrial applications.
Eic offers a variety of products designed for paper and film application in water based and uv curable ink systems. Because of such concerns, the design for the environment dfe program at the u. Vehicle ac0073 using commercial acrylic water based ink formulation. Shamrock technologies offers water based flexographic lamination inks developed to work with a solventless, water based and uv adhesive systems. Postaddition of sma resins in waterbased inks to stabilize and suppress viscosity postaddition of very small amounts of certain grades of sma resins to waterbased, flexographic ink formulations can give finished inks with a lower, more stable viscosity. How to supercharge your waterbased flexo inks by jeanine graat, apex international global environmental awareness is driving the printing industry to consider other ink systems in order to print more ecological packaging. Many of the print issues stemming from water based ink that are outlined here can be fixed, and that is a continued step in the direction of a greener flexo future.
An obvious disadvantage of using water as a medium is the increased surface tension of aqueous inks, which makes wetting substrates such as paper or plastics more difficult. Water based flexographic ink wastewater treatment system. Jan, 2018 the ink industry is one of the growing markets in the world, particularly due to increasing market of printing inks for packaging applications. Xrite inkformulation software addresses these issues for ink manufacturers, printers and packaging converters alike. The water based ink does not set onto the plates and will not cause buildup. Water based flexographic ink is generated in facilities that make ink or make the paper goods that the ink is used on. In a typical ink formula, the ink is composed of a colorant, resin. Mar 01, 2015 printing with water based flexographic inks has certain problems, as the adhesion of a water based ink to the plastic film is worse and the resistance to dry and wet rubbing of overprinted plastic films is usually lower than that with solvent based inks.
From the results, it can be observed that adhesion and gloss. This study focuses on the preparation of nitrocellulosebased flexographic inks. Therefore, less waterbased ink volume is required on the printing. Minimize unnecessary water addition by the operator and from the water left in the ink system after washup. Formulation, characterisation and flexographic printing of. Everything to know about flexographic inks gellner. Aqua elite is a water based ink with organic pigments and is generally used for printing on white and coloured grades of corrugated board, kraft liner, paper and sack. Waterbased ink formulations containing wax, surfactant, and defoamer additives. Jun 03, 2016 water based inks are currently a viable option for flexographic printers with performance capability that rivals solvent based inks, but the acceptance of water based inks depends first on the equipment printers are already using and the substrates they are printed on as well as the enduse characteristics to which the product will be subjected. Minimize the agitation of the ink caused by the system used for the ink circulation. Ink and cleaner waste reduction evaluation for flexographic printers by gary d. Inkformulation software is a fast, accurate, and consistent ink formulation, storage.
In solvent based inks, the various families of polymers cited above are used singly or as mixtures, depending on the application and the final properties required of the print. Waterbased inks are currently a viable option for flexographic printers with performance capability that rivals solventbased inks, but the acceptance of waterbased inks depends first on the. Polymers in solution, which improve pigment wetting and make resolubilising and cleaning easier. Ink and cleaner waste reduction evaluation for flexographic. Developed in partnership with the following associations. What the infographic above also shows is a direct comparison between the formulation of a solvent ink versus the formulation of a waterbased. Polymers in solution, which improve pigment wetting and make resolubilising. A commercial formulation software, based on multiflux theory and cie lab color space, was used to formulate ink recipes that contained the base inks. Pigments are also the most expensive part of the ink formula and will. New emulsions resin water suspensions enable new water based inks to be formulated, providing alternative solutions to solvent based inks and thereby limiting problems linked to the environment emissions of vocs and the safety of users toxicity, flammability, etc. The technical mission of munzing is to solve ink and coating formulation problems. Flexographic inksflexographic inks adhesion ink andor top lacquer do not bind to each other or to substrate. Print quality and resistance for waterbased flexography on. Solventbased inks have lessened in popularity due to their harmful impact on the environment, despite the fact that they are safe to be used for food packaging and other household applications.
Influence of formulation and properties of waterbased flexographic inks on. Exploring the pros and cons of water and solventbased. Uv flexographic, rotary screen and letterpress inkscoatings along with variety of specialty inks, cleaners and adhesives. Unlike digital label printing, flexographic printing. Waterbased flexographic inks for corrugated printing.
There main types of flexographic ink are water based, solvent and uv curable. Water based inks manufacturer midwest coatings inc. Water based flexographic ink wastewater treatment system process description. The intent of these four flexogurukul, 2014 talks on ink, plates, tape and anilox rolls is to. Ink falls excessive distance when recycled into reservoir 4.
Safety data sheet water based flexo ink 1 of 5 msds009 revision 3 revision date 06242015 1. Characterisation of waterbased flexographic inks and their. Analysis and optimization of waterbased printing ink. Both flexographic and gravure printing methods are used for flexible packaging printing.
Exploring the pros and cons of water and solventbased inks. Hyperbranched polyglycerol as an additive for waterbased. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. Waterbased flexographic ink specifications and the effect. These products are widely used in printing industry. A wide variety of industries performing various flexographic waterbased ink operations are regulated by effluent guidelines that cover wastewater discharge. Xrites inkformulation software provides a fast, accurate and consistent ink formulation, formula creation, storage, approval and retrieval solution for offset, flexographic, gravure and screenprinting inks.
Each type of ink has its advantages and disadvantages, therefore the type of ink used in printing is determined by factors such as price, speed, and the use of the packaging food, cleaning, or shopping bags. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A description of ph, how it is measured, its impact on viscosity of waterbased ink about this series. Uncover formulation secrets to match your water based ink performance levels. Waterbased inks have in turn introduced new classes of surfactants and polymers into ink chemistry. Some waterbased and uvcured ink formulations demonstrated. Waterbased inks have higher pigment concentrations by volume that solventbased inks. Many of the print issues stemming from waterbased ink that are outlined here can be fixed, and that is a continued. May 30, 2016 how to supercharge your water based flexo inks by jeanine graat, apex international global environmental awareness is driving the printing industry to consider other ink systems in order to print more ecological packaging. Use an ink formulation that is less sensitive to foaming e. How to supercharge waterbased inks for flexography. It leverages jobbased tools with industry color standards to increase press process.
Jeanine graat is marketing manager for apex international. How to supercharge your waterbased flexo inks by jeanine graat, apex international global environmental awareness is driving the printing industry to consider other ink systems in order. Tancig hazardous waste research and information center champaign, illinois 61820 michael j. In this study, the design of experiment used is a mixture design, where three. Principal polymers in water based inks, two types of acrylic polymers are used. Pdf waterbased ink formulations containing wax, surfactant, and. The water based inks are characterised by the presence of amines in the formulation and have a. We are a water based inks manufacturer and supplier that specializes in all wwa pinnacle system water based inks and paper plate coatings. A waterbased ink is an ink that has either the pigments or the dyes in a colloidal suspension in a solvent, with the solvent being water. Ill cover the basics of all three common flexographic ink chemistrieswater based, solvent based and energy curable. In a waterbased ink, many of the ink components contribute to the ink ph. Learn more about pcr black water based flexographic inks for corrugated printing. Flexographic inksflexographic inks dirty printingdot bridging appearance of a dirty, grainy effect as a result of two or more process dots.
Many resins can be used in the formulation of flexographic printing inks depending on. Intended use manufacture of temperature indicating devices company lcr hallcrest. Such fissures are evident both on plate surface and on printed product. Preparation and characterisation of flexographic inks white rose.
Polymers in emulsion or dispersion, which improve the drying, gloss, adhesion and water resistance of inks. Louis, mo that has been in business for over 20 years. Water based inks, which also dry by evaporation, the delivery medium is. Too often, this aspect of quality control is overlooked, andor ink formulation processes are complex and timeconsuming, requiring special colorist talent and a lot of luck. The aim of this study is to investigate fundamental properties of flexographic water based inks and to analyze the dynamic interactions of the inks and the printing substrate. Palmeri, joseph, water based flexographic ink specifications and the effect they have on the ability to print within tolerance upc symbols on singlewall corrugated board 1990. Solvent based flexographic ink solutions shamrock technologies. All though the main solvent in water based inks is water, there can also be other cosolvents present. Postaddition of sma resins in waterbased inks to stabilize. Currently, there are two types of printing inks based on composition. For example, the common acrylic resins used in waterbased inks are acidic. Soy based flexographic ink for linerboard printing scholarworks.
Accessed from this thesis is brought to you for free and open access by rit scholar works. The interface between ink and substrate is critical, and underlying factors are examined. The performance of waterbased inks in flexographic printing is, to a large. But, there are a few different varieties of water based ink that make up the full list.
Analysis and optimization of waterbased printing ink formulations. Monarchs ink craftsman are experts in creating inks and coatings for the applications of todays demanding flexographic print marketplace. The market expects color consistency in print, independent from ink and printing conditions, and coloraccurate inks are. The new ion premium quality water based flexographic printing ink formulation represents a significant. Proud producer of waterbased, uv, and uvled inks for the flexographic industry and of.