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UV<strong>Printing</strong> Inks for<strong>Flexo</strong> <strong>Printing</strong>
<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong>Expertise in <strong>Printing</strong> InksFor many decades the name of <strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> has stoodfor the highest quality and customer-orientated solutions.We are a medium-sized independent companywith subsidiaries and trading partners all over theworld. In close cooperation with our customers wedevelop individual solutions for sophisticated tasks.<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> was founded in 1866 and since then hasbeen completely privately owned, giving the companya high level of independence, flexibility and customerfocus. The head office is still located on the foundationsite in Eislingen between Ulm and Stuttgart, Germany.Since 1970 the special focus of our research and developmentactivities has been on radiation curing, andas a result we are today one of the leading worldwidemanufacturers of radiation curable printing inks andlacquers in the application areas of commercials, packaging,labels and metal decoration.Being a technically oriented company it is our goal togive optimal support to our customers, therefore weoffer not only high-quality products but also a comprehensiveadvisory service. For all questions concerningany printing process you will find a competent andpersonal contact person with us.To support our customers we have established a technicalservice centre with practically experienced applicationengineers. We are able to offer advice and assistancewith all questions related to printing technologyand for any other special requirements. We install, incooperation with our customers, tailor-made colourimetricsystems, ink mixing stations and offer trainingfor their employees.With high-quality, sophisticated products and a flexible,independent company structure <strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> today isyour competent partner for “printing inks”.This brochure presents our range of standard productsfor flexo printing.2
Mixing withMonopigmented InkMixing SystemsBased on many years of successful experience usingmonopigmented ink mixing systems, <strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> canoffer monopigmented ink mixing systems with highcolour strength for flexo printing.With your own ink mixing station using a monopigmentedink system you can be more flexible and independentand able to react faster to your customer requests.Advantages• PANTONE ® shades are easier to match.• Ink mixes have a higher colour strength and are purer,because only the necessary pigments are used for themixture.• The higher colour-intensity makes printing with reducedink lay-down possible.• Reduced dot gain in halftone printing.• More flexibility when adjusting colour strength forspecial shades.• Less colour deviations between reference sample andmixed ink under changing light sources (metamerism).• The colour-communication between ink manufacturerand his customer will be easier and faster by the usageof monopigmented ink mixing systems.• Mixing recommendations are available for allPANTONE ® mixed shades.• Ink dispensing, mixing and measuring systems withdifferent expansion levels are available.• Reduction of stock expenses.• Lower disposal charges by elimination of leftover inks.Regardless of whether PANTONE ® spot colours or othercolour systems have to be mixed, with our high-pigmentedink mixing systems you will always get the bestpossible result. Additionally, custom shades which areindependent from a reference-guide can be optimallymatched.Colour-Management-ServiceOur experienced team guarantees full support and servicearound the topic of “ink mixing“.From assistance for specific colour-compositions up to theplanning and installation of complete ink mixing stations– <strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> is your competent partner.Colourimetric training at <strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> is offered as partof the service, as well as direct on-site support.Monopigmented base inks are available for all the followingink series.In our production plants we work with the samemonopigmented ink mixing systems. This guarantees afast and effective colour communication between inkmanufacturer and printer.3
Low MigrationUV <strong>Printing</strong> Ink Systemsfor <strong>Printing</strong> of FoodPackagingThe production of legally compliant food packagingrequires the correct printing ink and lacquer systemsto be selected. Based on our latest developments,<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> presents a new generation of lowmigration UV printing inks for the printing of foodpackaging and labels. These products are distinguishedby their low migration composition coupled with excellentprinting characteristics.All our low migration ink series are formulated inaccordance with the guidelines of the Nestlé GuidanceNote as well as with the Swiss regulation SR817.023.21.UV <strong>Flexo</strong> <strong>Printing</strong>UVAFLEX ® Y71 Series3rd generation low migration UV flexo inks for printingon paper and synthetic substrates for labels, unsupportedfilms, folding cartons and flexible packaging.The series is characterized by its very low odour andimproved wet-rub resistance on synthetic substrates.Analytical-CentreAt <strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> we have at our disposal our own analyticalfacilities, which we established specifically forthe development of low migration printing inks, rawmaterial quality control and for the internal assessmentof test samples. We can assess the migration from ourprinting inks by gas-chromatography (GC-MS) and liquid-chromatography(LC-MS) with mass-spectrography.Naturally we also send each of our low migration inkseries to independent analytical institutes for analysisand evaluation.With this double verification we can offer the maximumpossible product security to printers, brand ownersand consumers. Analytical results have consistentlyproven that if our low migration ink series are professionallyhandled, then it is possible to meet or evenclearly undercut the legal 10 ppb migration limit inmigration tests with 95% ethanol.Migration TypesMigration byPenetrationMigration by Contact(Set-Off)Migration byEvaporationMigration byDistillationMigration from the printedside of the substrateto the unprinted side.Migration from the printedto the unprinted sideof the substrate in a stackor reel (set-off).Migration by evaporatingvolatile substancesthrough heating (e.g.cooking, baking).Migration by steam-distillationthrough cooking,baking or sterilization.4
Low MigrationUV <strong>Flexo</strong> <strong>Printing</strong> forFood PackagingUVAFLEX ® Y71With the new UVAFLEX ® Y71 series we present our 3rdgeneration of low migration UV flexo inks for the printingof food packaging and labels.The UVAFLEX ® Y71 series is designed for the universalprinting of papers and films and therefore this ink seriesserves a wide range of potential applications.The series is characterised by its very low odour andimproved wet-rub resistance on synthetic substrates.UVAFLEX ® Y71 is well-qualified for producing flexiblepackaging and self-adhesive-labels, in-mould-labels andshrink-sleeve-labels, which are often used in the rangeof food packaging.Numerous printing tests and analytical results prove thatif the inks are professionally handled it is possible toundercut the 10 ppb migration limit in migration testswith 95% ethanol.Applications• self-adhesive-labels• shrink-sleeve-labels• in-mould-labels• wrap-arounds• flexible packaging• folding boxesProperties• low migration• good adhesion• fast curing (highly reactive)• very good printability• high gloss• good scratch- and rub resistance• low odour• suitable for laserprinting• suitable for overvarnishing and hot foil stamping• ready for thermal transfer- or thermal direct printing• colourimetrically supported• Nestlé-compliant• VOC-freeOpaque WhiteUVAFLEX ® Y71-X55001• Low migration standard opaque white with a highdegree of whiteness and good opacity.UVAFLEX ® Y71-X55004• Low migration opaque white for shrink-sleeveapplications – not suitable for overprinting!LC-MS5
UV <strong>Flexo</strong> <strong>Printing</strong>UVAFLEX ® Y77The UVAFLEX ® Y77 series is an optimised free-radicalcuring UV flexo ink system for universal use on paperand film materials for the printing labels, in-mouldlabels,folding boxes and flexible packaging.This new series was developed to have excellentprinting properties with the best possible handling onpress.In comparison to our old standard series UVAFLEX ®Y7, the viscosity of UVAFLEX ® Y77 was optimised toimprove hold-out on paper stocks. The ink series alsooffers very high reactivity and improved low-curlingproperties on unsupported synthetic materials.Applications• self-adhesive-labels• shrink-sleeve-labels• in-mould-labels• wrap-arounds• flexible packaging• folding boxesProperties• good adhesion• good curling behaviour• fast curing (highly reactive)• low odour• good scratch- and rub resistance• low ink penetration• ready for overvarnishing and hot foil stamping• suitable for laserprinting• ready for thermal transfer- or thermal direct printing• very good printability• colourimetrically supported• VOC-freeWater-Based<strong>Flexo</strong> <strong>Printing</strong>HYDROTEK YWWith the HYDROTEK YW ink series we present anewly developed water-based flexo printing ink for thelabel- and packaging printing sector.The series is characterised by its high colour strength,smooth handling and easy washability. Furthermoreyou can apply these inks on many different substrates– from film materials up to thermal papers (top-coated/ semi-coated).Applications• labels• packagingProperties• high colour strength• high gloss• fast drying• good adhesion• outstanding scratch- and rub resistance• water-soluble• good water resistance• suitable for hot foil stampingOpaque WhiteHYDROTEK YW-X55001• Standard opaque white with a high degree ofwhiteness and good opacity.Opaque WhiteUVAFLEX ® Y77-X55001• Standard opaque white with a high degree ofwhiteness and good opacity.UVASLEEVE ® YS-X55004• Opaque white for shrink-sleeve applications – notsuitable for overprinting!6
Adhesive SystemsUVAFLEX ®Cold FoilAdhesive SystemsUVAFLEX ®Lamination AdhesiveSystemsIn addition to UV curing printing inks, <strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong>also develops and supplies specialities such as adhesivesystems for cold foil transfer which deliver brilliantresults in print finishing. Cold foil adhesive sytems from<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> enable new variations in the combinationof metallic effects in UV flexo printing.Due to the sharp-edged print and very good adhesionbetween foil and substrate, fine structures, screen ranges,scripts and large surfaces are accurately reproducible.In the following we present our current range of cold foiladhesive systems for narrow-web printing.UVAFLEX ® U0842UV curing cold foil adhesive system for UV flexoprinting.UVAFLEX ® lamination adhesive systems are solventfreeUV curing laminating adhesives for film laminatingof printed papers and films in UV flexo printing.UVAFLEX ® U0800UV curing lamination adhesive system for UV flexoprinting.Properties• liquid• colourless• low odour• fast curing (highly reactive)• good adhesion• solvent-free (100% system)Low MigrationProperties• fast curing (highly reactive)• sharp-edged print• good adhesion between foil and substrate• very stable in the duct during large print runs• overprintable with UV colours(pre-tests necessary)Low MigrationUVAFLEX ® U0842LMLow migration UV curing cold foil adhesive system forprinting of food packaging in UV flexo printing.Properties• low migration• fast curing (highly reactive)• sharp-edged print• good adhesion between foil and substrate• very stable in the duct during large print runs• overprintable with UV colours(pre-tests necessary)UVAFLEX ® U0803LMLow migration UV curing lamination adhesive systemfor the printing of food packaging – contains opticalbrighteners.UVAFLEX ® U0805LMLow migration UV curing lamination adhesive systemfor the printing of food packaging – contains no opticalbrighteners.Properties• low migration• liquid• colourless• low odour• fast curing (highly reactive)• good adhesion• solvent-free (100% system)7
Locations<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> <strong>GmbH</strong> & Co. KGSchlossstraße 2073054 Eislingen, GermanyTel. +49 7161 802-0Fax +49 7161 802-355druckfarben@zeller-gmelin.dewww.zeller-gmelin.de<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> Corp.4801 Audubon DriveRichmond, VA 23231, USATel. +1 804 275-8486Fax +1 804 275-8638uvinks@zeller-gmelin.comwww.zeller-gmelin.com<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> s.r.o.Znojemska 4959/11958601 Jihlava, Czech RepublicTel. +420 567 307250Fax +420 567 330194zeller-gmelin@zeller-gmelin.czwww.zeller-gmelin.cz<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> A/SDanmarksvej 30S8660 Skanderborg, DenmarkTel. +45 86 5113-55Fax +45 86 5113-75adm@zg.dkwww.zeller-gmelin.dk<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> B.V.Beneluxstraat 105711 DA Someren, NetherlandsTel. +31 493 496575Fax +31 493 491875info@zeller-gmelin.nlwww.zeller-gmelin.nl<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> Ltd. StiSanayi Mah. Avcilar Cad. No 934165 Güngören, Istanbul, TurkeyTel. +90 212 642-9797Fax +90 212 642-9798info@zeller-gmelin.com.trwww.zeller-gmelin.com.tr<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> Sarl19, Rue Roger Salengro69740 Genas, FranceTel. +33 4 72796252Fax +33 4 78902515info@zeller-gmelin.frwww.zeller-gmelin.fr<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> UK Ltd.Queensbridge Industrial Park795 London RoadWest ThurrockEssex RM20 3LH, Great BritainTel. +44 1708 8990-91Fax +44 1708 8990-92info@zeller-gmelin.co.ukwww.zeller-gmelin.co.uk<strong>Zeller+Gmelin</strong> ULCMatheson Blvd. East, Unit 2 2180L 4W 5E1 Missisauga, Ontario, CanadaTel. +1 905 624 5844Fax +1 905 624 6135uvinks@zeller-gmelin.cawww.zeller-gmelin.ca3PFLX_E/0412-0<strong>Flexo</strong> <strong>Printing</strong>Offset <strong>Printing</strong>MetalDecorationContainerDecorationLow Migration<strong>Printing</strong>
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