Flexospeed HS: Ultra-Fast Drying Water-Based Ink
General Description
Flexospeed HS is a special water-based ink noted for its high drying speed. It is specifically formulated for printing on all types of paper, corrugated cardboard, kraft, and similar substrates. Its composition allows for agile production lines without sacrificing finish quality.
Operational Advantages
- Maximum productivity: Its main feature is very fast drying, making it ideal for rotary presses that demand vivid and bright prints at high speed.
- Superior performance: It offers high pigment concentration and excellent machine behavior, maintaining good stability in the ink fountain.
- Exceptional durability: Unlike other fast inks, Flexospeed HS stands out for its excellent wet rub resistance, in addition to having very good general rub resistance and good water resistance.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Solvent system | Water |
| Chemical nature | Anionic, non-ionic |
| pH | 8.5 - 9.0 |
| Viscosity (Din53211) | 25 - 35 sec. |
| Specific weight | 1.20 - 1.50 gr/cm³ (depending on color) |
| Solid content | 40 - 65% by weight (depending on color) |
| Lightfastness | Depending on colors, good to very good |
Logistics and Handling
- Supply: Available in 10 and 20-liter pails, and 500 and 1000-liter IBC containers.
- Storage: Store at a temperature between 10 and 30°C, avoiding sudden temperature changes. 1-year shelf life from manufacturing under normal storage conditions. It is unstable in freeze/thaw processes.
- Handling: Once the container is opened, it must be hermetically sealed again in case the remainder is reused to avoid the evaporation of the alkalizing agents responsible for keeping the ink stable. *(Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet)*.