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What is Flexo Printing Ink?
Apr 25, 2021Flexo (Flexography) Inks are inks transferred by the process of flexography, primarily used in the printing of packing materials, for example, cardboard boxes, brown corrugated cardboard, paper bags and plastic bags, newspapers, etc. There are several types of ink which are mainly water-based, solvent-based, and UV curable. The flexo inks, like Gravure inks, have low-viscosity, characterised as fluids. This enables faster drying and, as a result, faster production, which results in lower costs. The flexo inks and method of printing continue to grow in popularity due to its low cost and environmentally friendly nature.
General properties of Flexo Printing Ink
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Type |
Characteristic |
Use |
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Co-Solvent |
Must use a synthetic resin plate that is highly resistant to |
Application on Al-foil, |
|
Alcohol |
May apply on a wide range of boards as it contains |
Al exterior printing OPP,
PE exterior |
|
Water |
Inflammable with no solvent residue. May be diluted with |
Paper |
Principle of flexoprinting
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