Technical information series 180
Description:
Solvent based printing Designed for rotogravure revers printing (followed by lamination).
Applications:
Ink intended for flexographic printing.Its main application is for Internal, front print on following substrate.
- Bopp
- PET(treated Polyester)
- CPP
Properties:
Very good laminat ability
Very high color intensity high coverage the power ink
Use high speeds ability
Very good print ability
Very high gloss
High ability to add solvent to ink
High ink rheology
Viscosity of printing:
Viscosity: 30- 40 seconds (DINCUP4) at temperature 20 degree
Thinning: 13-16 seconds (DINCUP4) at temperature 20 degree
With doctor blade:22-24 seconds (DINCUP4) at temperature 20 degree
Without doctor blade:18-22 seconds (DINCUP4) at temperature 20 degree
Preparation for printing:
- Iso propyl alcohol 20% Ethyl acetate 80%
- Slow: Methoxy propanol, Ethyl glycol (use 5% max)
- Fast: Ethyl acetate
Adding only thinner or excessive use of solvent to cut down strength may alter the Characteristics of the product. Recommend the use of extender varnish for cut down the strength.
Storage conditions:
Store the ink in the original packing at a temperature not below and not in direct contact with sunlight.
Packing:
18kg drum
Larger container on request