Printflex: High-Yield and Cost-Effective Water-Based Ink for Paper and Cardboard
PRINTFLEX is an industrial water-based ink designed to optimize efficiency and profitability in flexographic printing processes on paper and cardboard. Its balanced formulation prioritizes performance in long print runs, ensuring low ink consumption without sacrificing chromatic intensity and quality. Developed for seamless integration into standard production lines, PRINTFLEX is the ideal solution for manufacturing economic packaging, bags, wrappers, and promotional displays, offering fast drying and excellent technical processability.
Machine Operational Advantages
- Operational economy and high yield: Optimized formulation to maximize yield per kilogram, significantly reducing ink consumption during long print runs.
- Universal substrate compatibility: Excellent performance and anchorage on coated papers, kraft paper, and micro-corrugated cardboard.
- Fast drying and efficiency: Perfectly adapted for high-speed printing lines with standard ventilation systems, preventing set-off issues.
- Prolonged chromatic stability: Guarantees consistent and uniform shades from the beginning to the end of large-scale production batches.
- Sustainable profile: Aqueous-based formulation with low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions, promoting greener printing processes.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Base System | Water (Acrylic resins, wetting agents, and leveling agents) |
| Pigmentation | BC PLUS Palette (PR2, PB15:3, PG7, White TiO₂, Carbon Black) |
| Recommended Substrates | Coated paper, kraft paper, cardboard, and micro-corrugated board |
| Viscosity (Zahn #3) | 25 – 40 s |
| pH | 8.0 – 9.0 |
| Transfer Method | Flexography (standard anilox) |
| Physical-Mechanical Tests | Excellent adhesion, rub resistance, and high compatibility with folding and die-cutting processes |
Logistics & Handling
- Packaging formats: Supplied in industrial drums and containers suited for high-volume consumption.
- Storage conditions: Store in dry, cool, and well-ventilated areas. Protect from freezing and direct sunlight. Ideal temperature range: 5°C to 30°C.
- Shelf life: 12 months from the date of manufacture, provided the original container remains tightly closed under recommended conditions.
- Safety: Non-flammable product with low environmental impact. Standard PPE (safety glasses and gloves) is recommended during operational handling. Always refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).