GelFlex EB™ Inks
Surface print ink system for CI flexo printing
GelFlex∙EB is a surface print ink system for CI flexo printing that provides superior print quality similar to gravure while providing a crosslinked, durable ink film. The resulting effect eliminates the need for a lamination layer, reducing cost and total package weight while improving recyclability.
What makes GelFlex•EB Revolutionary
Printers today are under constant pressure to maintain graphics quality while delivering year-over-year cost reductions. GelFlex·EB™ Ink can give you: cost reduction through ink savings, waste savings, and productivity gains, combined with better image quality and smaller dots. It offers package light-weighting opportunities similar to other energy curable ink systems with the added advantage of elimination of photoinitiator by-products. And all while decreasing emissions compared to standard solvent-based inks.
Further cost savings measures can be realized through elimination of lamination layers for flexible packaging and introduction of various decorative and special effects coatings.
Package Lightweighting
GelFlex•EB Inks
Traditional
Top Benefits of EB Technology for Flexible Packaging
Safe and Sustainable
- Low migration food packaging compliant
- Lowest odor, taint, and extractable levels
- Drastic solvent reduction
- Less Ink consumption and waste
- Reduces package weight with lamination layer elimination
Better Print Quality
- Finer line screen & lower BCM anilox for higher resolution and tonal value
- Less dot gain for higher details in full color images, brightness and smooth vignettes
- Smooth ink laydown, reduction in graininess, and higher solid ink density
- Highest physical properties (gloss, resistance) allowing lamination replacement
Efficiencies Cost Savings
- Ultra-high press speeds
- Instantaneous cure
- Less energy consumption
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Less ink consumption
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Elimination of hot air dryers
