PRODUCTS

OVERVIEW

IRONFLEX is a solvent-based flexographic ink system designed for adhesive lamination.

IRONFLEX works well with a variety of solvent-based, water-based, and solvent-less adhesive systems.  IRONFLEX is a high performance ink system designed for printers looking to improve printability and lower ink inventory levels.

KEY BENEFITS

• Exceptional film adhesion
• Excellent bond strength
• Superior colour strength
• Excellent resolubility
• Very clean printing
• Lightfast colorants available
• Very Low solvent retention
• Excellent block resistance for off-line lamination
• Excellent heat resistance
• Excellent adhesive smear resistance
• Acceptable for Boil in bag and retort applications with the use of crosslinker

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Substrates:

• Most treated films including:
  • Polyester
  • Polypropylene
  • Saran coated films
  • Polyethylene
  • Nylon
  • Cellophane

Reducing Solvents:

• Normal
  • 80% n-propanol
  • 20% n-propyl acetate

• Slow
  • 55% n-propanol
  • 30% Glycol Ether PB
  • 15% n-propyl acetate
• Fast
  • 80% ethanol
  • 20% n-propyl acetate

SPECIFICATIONS

• Supply Viscosity – ZAHN #2 cup at 25C°>40 seconds

PRINTING VISCOSITY

• White – 20 seconds #2 Zahn
• Line Colours – 25 – 35 seconds #2 Zahn
• Process Colours – 20 – 25 seconds #2 Zahn

Additional Comments : For best adhesion, be sure that Dyne levels are at or above 38

STORAGE

IRONFLEX inks should be stored at temperatures above freezing.

SHELF LIFE

Minimum 12 months in a sealed container.

Due to the wide variability in substrates, adhesives, materials, surface conditions, process conditions, and performance criteria, pre-testing on your substrates and production equipment is required to determine if this ink system will meet all your needs.

Results may vary according to your press conditions.

To the best of our knowledge, this data sheet is accurate; however; CPI assumes no liability for the accuracy of this information.  The final determination of the suitability for a particular use is the sole responsibility of the user.

Liaise with your supplier for assistance on new runs and end use applications.

OVERVIEW

The SOLAR series is a highly pigmented range of inks specifically developed for quality surface printing on both narrow and wide web presses.

A full range of process inks: Silver, Pantone matchings, metallics and varnishes are available.

Speciality varnishes are available including Matt, Soft Touch and Pearlescent etc.

KEY BENEFITS

• Superior strength and gloss.
• Excellent adhesion and scuff properties.
• Good printing and re-solubility.
• Good water and deep freeze resistance.
• Conforms to FDA requirements for indirect food packaging.
• Good heat seal properties.

The SOLAR range is an ethanol based system which allows a printer to obtain excellent speeds when printing on film.  The system can be modified to any drying speed required by the customer.

• SOLAR inks exhibits excellent flexibility and once dried develop a hard film which gives exceptional barrier properties.
• Resolubility is the key to obtaining clean and sharp images over the length of a print run.  Prints are fully recovered within a small number of revolutions.  Wash ups are rarely required during press runs

APPLICATIONS

SOLAR inks can be printed on Paper, BOPP, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Cellulose and Polyester.  Major applications include bread bags, frozen foods and labels.  It is crucial that these inks are printed on corona treated surfaces with a surface tension of at least 32 Dynes.  This is best guaranteed via an in-line treater.  This range is suitable for surface printing only. Should one need to laminate these substrates we recommend the CONLAM range.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Supply Viscosity – ZAHN #2 cup at 25C°>40 seconds
• Reducer – Ethanol
• Retarder – Oxitol / Ethoxy Propanol
• Speed up – Ethyl Acetate

STORAGE

SOLAR inks should be stored in their original packaging at a temperate between 20 – 40 °C.

SHELF LIFE

Minimum 12 months.

Due to the wide variability in substrates, adhesives, materials, surface conditions, process conditions, and performance criteria, pre-testing on your substrates and production equipment is required to determine if this ink system will meet all your needs.

Results may vary according to your press conditions.

To the best of our knowledge, this data sheet is accurate; however; CPI assumes no liability for the accuracy of this information.  The final determination of the suitability for a particular use is the sole responsibility of the user.

Liaise with your supplier for assistance on new runs and end use applications.

OVERVIEW

The SYNERGY range is a speciality ink for gravure printing on the reverse side of BOPP with the intention of extrusion laminating to woven PP.

A full range of process inks: Silver, Pantone matchings and metallics are available.

KEY BENEFITS

• Good strength dependant on cylinder choice.
• Excellent bond strength after lamination.
• Good printing and re-solubility.
• Conforms to NESTLE India requirements for indirect food packaging.

The SYNERGY range is an ethyl acetate based system which allows a printer to obtain excellent speeds when printing on film.  The system can be modified to any drying speed required by the customer.

Resolubility is the key to obtaining clean and sharp images over the length of a print run.  Prints are fully recovered within a small number of revolutions.  Wash ups are rarely required during press runs.

APPLICATIONS

SYNERGY inks can be recommended for BOPP reverse printing only. Other requirements should be checked with CPI for suitability.  Major applications include pouches, dog food, maize bags etc.  It is crucial that these inks are printed on corona treated surfaces with a surface tension of at least 32 Dynes.  This is best guaranteed via an in-line treater.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Supply Viscosity – ZAHN #2 cup at 25C°>35 seconds
• Reducer – Ethyl Acetate
• Retarder – Synergy Retarder
• Speed up – n/a please call if inks are not drying

STORAGE

SYNERGY inks should be stored in their original packaging at a temperature between 20 – 40 °C

SHELF LIFE

Minimum 12 months.

Due to the wide variability in substrates, adhesives, materials, surface conditions, process conditions, and performance criteria, pre-testing on your substrates and production equipment is required to determine if this ink system will meet all your needs.

Results may vary according to your press conditions.

To the best of our knowledge, this data sheet is accurate; however; CPI assumes no liability for the accuracy of this information.  The final determination of the suitability for a particular use is the sole responsibility of the user.

Liaise with your supplier for assistance on new runs and end use applications.