Offset Printing Inks
Offset printing is a widely-used commercial printing technique where an image is transferred from an aluminium plate to a rubber blanket and then onto paper or other materials.
Kissel+Wolf is a leading supplier of offset printing products in the Australian market. We offer a comprehensive range of globally sourced offset printing solutions. Whether you are in the label, packaging, plastics or metal decoration offset printing market, Kissel+Wolf can provide top-quality products. Our commitment to offering complete solutions makes them a reliable choice for both large-scale and small-scale printing operations.
Label Inks
Self Adhesive Label Inks
ESALUX E4 Ink Series:
With the ESALUX E4 Ink Series we present a electron-beam curing & offset inks, especially for printing of food packaging and odour-sensitive packaging on film or cartonboard. The ink series is formulated free from initiator and therefore shows least possible odour and migration properties.
Product Features:
| Drying/Curing | EB Electron Beam | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | Suitable for FCM applications - VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging | |||
| Conformities | Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing lists basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
HYDROTEK YW Ink Series:
With the HYDROTEK YW Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in waterbased flexo printing. The series is characterized by its high colour strength, uncomplicated processing and its easy washability.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | Conventional Water Based | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Uncoated - Paper Coated - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Thermal Paper - Film | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy - High Scratch Resistance - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Thermal Direct | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| Conformities | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
TORACUR W71 Ink Series:
With the TORACUR W71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series for waterless offset printing. It is suitable the use on food packaging as well as for non-food applications and allows high-quality picture prints, e.g. for labels or special applications such as customer loyalty cards and mousepads.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Waterless Offset | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Wide temperature range (22°-30°C, depending on motive) - Low increase of tonal value | |||
| Surface Properties | Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Thermal Transfer - Thermal Direct | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV flexo printing. The UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series is formulated without free bisphenol A and without bisphenol A based raw materials (BPA-NI).
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free - BPA-NI - Non-DFC | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves - Wrap-Around | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| Conformities | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 - USA, TSCA | |||
| Availlable systems | 4 Colour Process | |||
UVAFLEX® Y77 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® Y77 Ink Series we present a universal series for UV flexo printing on film and paper. The series stands out with its low penetration into paper, a high reactivity and its good curling behaviour on films.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| PRESS PERFORMANCE | High Reactivity | |||
| SURFACE PROPERTIES | Low Curling Tendency - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| FURTHER PROCESSING | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil | |||
| APPLICATION | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - In Mould Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| MIXING LISTS BASIS | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U40 Ink Series:
The UVALUX® U40 Ink Series represents a new generation of our inks for UV letterpress and UV offset printing.
This series was specially developed for printing at high press speeds.
UVALUX® U40 is also characterized as a series with very low odour. The inks cure by exposure to UV light.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U70 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U70 Ink Series we present an adhesion optimised series which is predominantly designed for non absorbing substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion and its outstanding press performance.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Adhesion Optimized - Cured Ink Low Odour | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| Application | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels - Specialities | |||
| Available systems | PSO Process Colours - 4 Colour Process - Z Base Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U41 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U41 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of packaging for food in UV letterpress and UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for paper substrates but can also be used for many foils. UVALUX® U41 was specially developed for high press speeds and is characterized by its low-odour.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U71 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for non absorbent substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy | |||
| Further Processing | Laminating (Glue) - Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling | |||
| Application | Flexible Packaging - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | Z Base Colours | |||
Shrinksleeves
ESALUX E4 Ink Series:
With the ESALUX E4 Ink Series we present a electron-beam curing offset inks, especially for printing of food packaging and odour-sensitive packaging on film or cartonboard. The ink series is formulated free from initiator and therefore shows least possible odour and migration properties.
Product Features:
| Drying/Curing | EB Electron Beam | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | Suitable for FCM applications - VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging | |||
| Conformities | Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing lists basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV flexo printing. The UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series is formulated without free bisphenol A and without bisphenol A based raw materials (BPA-NI).
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free - BPA-NI - Non-DFC | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves - Wrap-Around | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| Conformities | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 - USA, TSCA | |||
| Availlable systems | 4 Colour Process | |||
UVALUX® U48 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U48 Ink Series we present a highly reactive ink series for the use on paper in H-UV letterpress and H-UV offset printing, especially for printing of commercials such as mailings, forms and tickets. It is specially designed for the new fast curing systems from IST (Kompakt) and Komori (H-UV).
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Fe (Iron Doped) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| FORMULATION | Low Misting - High Reactivity - Low increase of tonal value - Good Ink-Water-Balance | |||
| SURFACE PROPERTIES | Cured Ink Low Odour | |||
| FURTHER PROCESSING | Laserprinting - Overvarnishing - Thermal Transfer - Thermal Direct | |||
| APPLICATION | Brochures - Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| AVAILABLE SYSTEMS | PSO Process Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| MIXING LISTS BASIS | Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U41 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U41 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of packaging for food in UV letterpress and UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for paper substrates but can also be used for many foils. UVALUX® U41 was specially developed for high press speeds and is characterized by its low-odour.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
TORACUR W71 Ink Series:
With the TORACUR W71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series for waterless offset printing. It is suitable the use on food packaging as well as for non-food applications and allows high-quality picture prints, e.g. for labels or special applications such as customer loyalty cards and mousepads.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Waterless Offset | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Wide temperature range (22°-30°C, depending on motive) - Low increase of tonal value | |||
| Surface Properties | Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Thermal Transfer - Thermal Direct | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U40 Ink Series:
The UVALUX® U40 Ink Series represents a new generation of our inks for UV letterpress and UV offset printing.
This series was specially developed for printing at high press speeds.
UVALUX® U40 is also characterized as a series with very low odour. The inks cure by exposure to UV light.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U70 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U70 Ink Series we present an adhesion optimised series which is predominantly designed for non absorbing substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion and its outstanding press performance.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Adhesion Optimized - Cured Ink Low Odour | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| Application | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels - Specialities | |||
| Available systems | PSO Process Colours - 4 Colour Process - Z Base Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U71 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for non absorbent substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy | |||
| Further Processing | Laminating (Glue) - Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling | |||
| Application | Flexible Packaging - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | Z Base Colours | |||
UVAFLEX® Y77 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® Y77 Ink Series we present a universal series for UV flexo printing on film and paper. The series stands out with its low penetration into paper, a high reactivity and its good curling behaviour on films.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| PRESS PERFORMANCE | High Reactivity | |||
| SURFACE PROPERTIES | Low Curling Tendency - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| FURTHER PROCESSING | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil | |||
| APPLICATION | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - In Mould Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| MIXING LISTS BASIS | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
Wraparounds
ESALUX E4 Ink Series:
With the ESALUX E4 Ink Series we present a electron-beam curing offset inks, especially for printing of food packaging and odour-sensitive packaging on film or cartonboard. The ink series is formulated free from initiator and therefore shows least possible odour and migration properties.
Product Features:
| Drying/Curing | EB Electron Beam | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | Suitable for FCM applications - VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging | |||
| Conformities | Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing lists basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV flexo printing. The UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series is formulated without free bisphenol A and without bisphenol A based raw materials (BPA-NI).
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free - BPA-NI - Non-DFC | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves - Wrap-Around | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| Conformities | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 - USA, TSCA | |||
| Availlable systems | 4 Colour Process | |||
UVAFLEX® Y77 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® Y77 Ink Series we present a universal series for UV flexo printing on film and paper. The series stands out with its low penetration into paper, a high reactivity and its good curling behaviour on films.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| PRESS PERFORMANCE | High Reactivity | |||
| SURFACE PROPERTIES | Low Curling Tendency - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| FURTHER PROCESSING | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil | |||
| APPLICATION | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - In Mould Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| MIXING LISTS BASIS | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U70 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U70 Ink Series we present an adhesion optimised series which is predominantly designed for non absorbing substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion and its outstanding press performance.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Adhesion Optimized - Cured Ink Low Odour | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| Application | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels - Specialities | |||
| Available systems | PSO Process Colours - 4 Colour Process - Z Base Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U41 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U41 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of packaging for food in UV letterpress and UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for paper substrates but can also be used for many foils. UVALUX® U41 was specially developed for high press speeds and is characterized by its low-odour.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U71 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for non absorbent substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy | |||
| Further Processing | Laminating (Glue) - Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling | |||
| Application | Flexible Packaging - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | Z Base Colours | |||
In-Mould
ESALUX E4 Ink Series:
With the ESALUX E4 Ink Series we present a electron-beam curing offset inks, especially for printing of food packaging and odour-sensitive packaging on film or cartonboard. The ink series is formulated free from initiator and therefore shows least possible odour and migration properties.
Product Features:
| Drying/Curing | EB Electron Beam | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | Suitable for FCM applications - VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging | |||
| Conformities | Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing lists basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
TORACUR W71 Ink Series:
With the TORACUR W71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series for waterless offset printing. It is suitable the use on food packaging as well as for non-food applications and allows high-quality picture prints, e.g. for labels or special applications such as customer loyalty cards and mousepads.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Waterless Offset | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Wide temperature range (22°-30°C, depending on motive) - Low increase of tonal value | |||
| Surface Properties | Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Thermal Transfer - Thermal Direct | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV flexo printing. The UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series is formulated without free bisphenol A and without bisphenol A based raw materials (BPA-NI).
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free - BPA-NI - Non-DFC | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves - Wrap-Around | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| Conformities | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 - USA, TSCA | |||
| Availlable systems | 4 Colour Process | |||
UVALUX® U41 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U41 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of packaging for food in UV letterpress and UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for paper substrates but can also be used for many foils. UVALUX® U41 was specially developed for high press speeds and is characterized by its low-odour.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U71 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for non absorbent substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy | |||
| Further Processing | Laminating (Glue) - Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling | |||
| Application | Flexible Packaging - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | Z Base Colours | |||
Packaging Inks
Flexible Packaging
ESALUX E4 Colour Series:
The ESALUX E4 ink series are electron beam-curing (ESH) offset printing inks, especially for printing food packaging and odor-sensitive plastic or cardboard packaging. The colour series is formulated without initiator and therefore has the lowest possible odor and migration properties.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
TORACUR W71 Ink Series:
With the TORACUR W71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series for waterless offset printing. It is suitable the use on food packaging as well as for non-food applications and allows high-quality picture prints, e.g. for labels or special applications such as customer loyalty cards and mousepads.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Waterless Offset | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Wide temperature range (22°-30°C, depending on motive) - Low increase of tonal value | |||
| Surface Properties | Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Thermal Transfer - Thermal Direct | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV flexo printing. The UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series is formulated without free bisphenol A and without bisphenol A based raw materials (BPA-NI).
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free - BPA-NI - Non-DFC | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves - Wrap-Around | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| Conformities | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 - USA, TSCA | |||
| Availlable systems | 4 Colour Process | |||
UVALUX® U70 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U70 Ink Series we present an adhesion optimised series which is predominantly designed for non absorbing substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion and its outstanding press performance.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Adhesion Optimized - Cured Ink Low Odour | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| Application | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels - Specialities | |||
| Available systems | PSO Process Colours - 4 Colour Process - Z Base Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U48 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U48 Ink Series we present a highly reactive ink series for the use on paper in H-UV letterpress and H-UV offset printing, especially for printing of commercials such as mailings, forms and tickets. It is specially designed for the new fast curing systems from IST (Kompakt) and Komori (H-UV).
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Fe (Iron Doped) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| FORMULATION | Low Misting - High Reactivity - Low increase of tonal value - Good Ink-Water-Balance | |||
| SURFACE PROPERTIES | Cured Ink Low Odour | |||
| FURTHER PROCESSING | Laserprinting - Overvarnishing - Thermal Transfer - Thermal Direct | |||
| APPLICATION | Brochures - Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| AVAILABLE SYSTEMS | PSO Process Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| MIXING LISTS BASIS | Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U41 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U41 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of packaging for food in UV letterpress and UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for paper substrates but can also be used for many foils. UVALUX® U41 was specially developed for high press speeds and is characterized by its low-odour.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U71 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for non absorbent substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy | |||
| Further Processing | Laminating (Glue) - Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling | |||
| Application | Flexible Packaging - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | Z Base Colours | |||
Folding Boxes
UVALUX® U40 Ink Series:
The UVALUX® U40 Ink Series represents a new generation of our inks for UV letterpress and UV offset printing.
This series was specially developed for printing at high press speeds.
UVALUX® U40 is also characterized as a series with very low odour. The inks cure by exposure to UV light.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
ESALUX E4 Ink Series:
With the ESALUX E4 Ink Series we present a electron-beam curing offset inks, especially for printing of food packaging and odour-sensitive packaging on film or cartonboard. The ink series is formulated free from initiator and therefore shows least possible odour and migration properties.
Product Features:
| Drying/Curing | EB Electron Beam | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | Suitable for FCM applications - VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging | |||
| Conformities | Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing lists basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
HYDROTEK YW Ink Series:
With the HYDROTEK YW Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in waterbased flexo printing. The series is characterized by its high colour strength, uncomplicated processing and its easy washability.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | Conventional Water Based | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Uncoated - Paper Coated - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Thermal Paper - Film | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy - High Scratch Resistance - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Thermal Direct | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
TORACUR W71 Ink Series:
With the TORACUR W71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series for waterless offset printing. It is suitable the use on food packaging as well as for non-food applications and allows high-quality picture prints, e.g. for labels or special applications such as customer loyalty cards and mousepads.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Waterless Offset | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Wide temperature range (22°-30°C, depending on motive) - Low increase of tonal value | |||
| Surface Properties | Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Thermal Transfer - Thermal Direct | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV flexo printing. The UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series is formulated without free bisphenol A and without bisphenol A based raw materials (BPA-NI).
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free - BPA-NI - Non-DFC | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves - Wrap-Around | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| Conformities | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 - USA, TSCA | |||
| Availlable systems | 4 Colour Process | |||
UVAFLEX® Y77 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® Y77 Ink Series we present a universal series for UV flexo printing on film and paper. The series stands out with its low penetration into paper, a high reactivity and its good curling behaviour on films.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| PRESS PERFORMANCE | High Reactivity | |||
| SURFACE PROPERTIES | Low Curling Tendency - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| FURTHER PROCESSING | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil | |||
| APPLICATION | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - In Mould Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| MIXING LISTS BASIS | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U70 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U70 Ink Series we present an adhesion optimised series which is predominantly designed for non absorbing substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion and its outstanding press performance.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Adhesion Optimized - Cured Ink Low Odour | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| Application | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels - Specialities | |||
| Available systems | PSO Process Colours - 4 Colour Process - Z Base Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U41 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U41 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of packaging for food in UV letterpress and UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for paper substrates but can also be used for many foils. UVALUX® U41 was specially developed for high press speeds and is characterized by its low-odour.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U71 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for non absorbent substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy | |||
| Further Processing | Laminating (Glue) - Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling | |||
| Application | Flexible Packaging - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | Z Base Colours | |||
Laminate Tubes
UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV flexo printing. The UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series is formulated without free bisphenol A and without bisphenol A based raw materials (BPA-NI).
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free - BPA-NI - Non-DFC | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves - Wrap-Around | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| Conformities | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 - USA, TSCA | |||
| Availlable systems | 4 Colour Process | |||
UVAFLEX® Y77 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® Y77 Ink Series we present a universal series for UV flexo printing on film and paper. The series stands out with its low penetration into paper, a high reactivity and its good curling behaviour on films.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| PRESS PERFORMANCE | High Reactivity | |||
| SURFACE PROPERTIES | Low Curling Tendency - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| FURTHER PROCESSING | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil | |||
| APPLICATION | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - In Mould Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| MIXING LISTS BASIS | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U40 Ink Series:
The UVALUX® U40 Ink Series represents a new generation of our inks for UV letterpress and UV offset printing.
This series was specially developed for printing at high press speeds. UVALUX® U40 is also characterized as a series with very low odour. The inks cure by exposure to UV light.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U70 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U70 Ink Series we present an adhesion optimised series which is predominantly designed for non absorbing substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion and its outstanding press performance.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Surface properties | Adhesion Optimized - Cured Ink Low Odour | |||
| Further processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| Application | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laminating (Glue) - Hot Laminating (Credit Cards) | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels - Specialities | |||
| Available systems | PSO Process Colours - 4 Colour Process - Z Base Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U41 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U41 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of packaging for food in UV letterpress and UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for paper substrates but can also be used for many foils. UVALUX® U41 was specially developed for high press speeds and is characterized by its low-odour.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U71 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for non absorbent substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy | |||
| Further Processing | Laminating (Glue) - Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling | |||
| Application | Flexible Packaging - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | Z Base Colours | |||
Food Packaging
ESALUX E4 Colour series:
The ESALUX E4 ink series are electron beam-curing (ESH) offset printing inks, especially for printing food packaging and odor-sensitive plastic or cardboard packaging. The color series is formulated without initiator and therefore has the lowest possible odor and migration properties.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
TORACUR W71 Ink Series:
With the TORACUR W71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series for waterless offset printing. It is suitable the use on food packaging as well as for non-food applications and allows high-quality picture prints, e.g. for labels or special applications such as customer loyalty cards and mousepads.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Waterless Offset | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Wide temperature range (22°-30°C, depending on motive) - Low increase of tonal value | |||
| Surface Properties | Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Thermal Transfer - Thermal Direct | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series:
With the UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV flexo printing. The UVAFLEX® FCM Y81 Ink Series is formulated without free bisphenol A and without bisphenol A based raw materials (BPA-NI).
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized - Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated | |||
| Printing Process | Flexo | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free - BPA-NI - Non-DFC | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Folded Box - Flexible Packaging - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves - Wrap-Around | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| Conformities | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 - USA, TSCA | |||
| Availlable systems | 4 Colour Process | |||
UVALUX® U41 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U41 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of packaging for food in UV letterpress and UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for paper substrates but can also be used for many foils. UVALUX® U41 was specially developed for high press speeds and is characterized by its low-odour.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Paper Coated - Paper Uncoated - Paper Plastic Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | VOC-free | |||
| Press Performance | Low Misting | |||
| Surface Properties | Cured Ink Low Odour - Glossy - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling - Coldfoil - Laserprinting - Thermal Transfer | |||
| Application | Direct Mail - Forms - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels | |||
| End Application | Non-Food | |||
| Market | Commercials - Packaging - Labels | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U71 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U71 Ink Series we present a low-migration series, especially for printing of labels and packaging for food in UV offset printing. It is predominantly designed for non absorbent substrates. The ink series is characterised by its excellent adhesion.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film - Paper Plastic Coated - Paper Metalized | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Offset Web-Fed - Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | Low Migration - VOC-free | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy | |||
| Further Processing | Laminating (Glue) - Overvarnishing - Hotfoiling | |||
| Application | Flexible Packaging - Folded Box - Self Adhesive Labels - Shrink Sleeves | |||
| End Application | Food - Cosmetics - Pharmaceuticals | |||
| Market | Packaging - Labels | |||
| CONFORMITIES | Nestlé, Guidance Note on Packaging Inks - Switzerland, 817.023.21 | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PSO Process Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | Z Base Colours | |||
Metal Decoration Inks
The area of application for metal decorations includes colour series for printing on painted and unpainted metals in body printing and sheetfed offset.
Self Adhesive Label Inks
EURAPID O3 Ink Series:
With the EURAPID O3 Ink Series we present a series for conventional sheetfed printing and body printing on coated and uncoated metals. The ink series is low-yellowing and formulated without mineral oil. It is characterised by its excellent formability and deep-drawing properties as well as the reduced skin formation in the can or duct.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | Conventional Oil Based | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Metal Coated - Metal Uncoated - Aluminium - Metal Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed - Letterpress - Indirect Letterpress | |||
| Formulation | Formulated without mineral oil - BPA-NI | |||
| Press Performance | Fast Drying (170°C/10min.) - Reduced skin formation in the can or duct | |||
| Surface Properties | Glossy - Low Yellowing - Flexible Ink Film - Temperature Resistant until 180°C/10min. - Light Resitance At Least 6 | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Forming - Deep Drawing - Beading - Sterilising (131°C/30min, 121°C/60min) | |||
| Application | 2 Piece Cans - 3 Piece Cans - Aluminium Tubes - Monoblock Aerosol Cans - Screw Caps - Crown Corks - Long Caps | |||
| End Application | Food | |||
| Conformities | Metal Decoration | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
UVALUX® U3 Ink Series:
With the UVALUX® U3 Ink Series we present a series for UV sheetfed printing on coated metals. The ink series is characterised by its high flexibility.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | UV-Hg (Mercury Vapour) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Metal Coated | |||
| Printing Process | Offset Sheet-Fed | |||
| Formulation | BPA-NI | |||
| Press Performance | Fast Drying (170°C/10min.) - Reduced skin formation in the can or duct | |||
| Surface Properties | Flexible Ink Film - Temperature Resistant until 180°C/10min. - Light Resitance At Least 6 | |||
| Further Processing | Overvarnishing - Forming - Deep Drawing - Beading - Sterilising (131°C/30min, 121°C/60min) | |||
| Application | 2 Piece Cans - 3 Piece Cans - Screw Caps - Crown Corks - Long Caps | |||
| End Application | Food | |||
| Conformities | Metal Decoration | |||
| Available System | 4 Colour Process - PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
| Mixing Lists Basis | PANTONE® Base Colours - Z Base Colours | |||
Rigid Plastic Inks
Zeller+Gmelin is a leading manufacturer of low-migration UV printing inks for the printing of plastic moulded articles such as cups and tubes.
Cups
ROLID® RV Ink Series:
With the ROLID® RV Ink Series we present a heat-drying (IR) series, especially for container decoration (also refferred to as dry-offset or indirect letterpress).
The ink series is not suitable for overvarnishing and designed for cups, buckets, lids and other preformed containers. It has excellent resistances against different fillings.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | Conventional solvent based - Infrared reactive | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film | |||
| Printing Process | Indirect Letterpress | |||
| SURFACE PROPERTIES | Glossy - High Scratch Resistance - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| APPLICATION | Cups / Buckets | |||
| END APPLICATION | Non-Food | |||
| MARKET | Plastic Containers | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | Z Base Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours | |||
| End Application | Food | |||
| Conformities | Metal Decoration | |||
| MIXING LISTS BASIS | Z Base Colours | |||
Buckets
ROLID® RV Ink Series:
With the ROLID® RV Ink Series we present a heat-drying (IR) series, especially for container decoration (also refferred to as dry-offset or indirect letterpress).
The ink series is not suitable for overvarnishing and designed for cups, buckets, lids and other preformed containers. It has excellent resistances against different fillings.
Product Properties:
| Drying/Curing | Conventional solvent based - Infrared reactive | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Film | |||
| Printing Process | Indirect Letterpress | |||
| SURFACE PROPERTIES | Glossy - High Scratch Resistance - Adhesion Optimized | |||
| APPLICATION | Cups / Buckets | |||
| END APPLICATION | Non-Food | |||
| MARKET | Plastic Containers | |||
| AVAILLABLE SYSTEMS | Z Base Colours - PANTONE® Base Colours | |||
| End Application | Food | |||
| Conformities | Metal Decoration | |||
| MIXING LISTS BASIS | Z Base Colours | |||
