Flexo Printing - Zeller+Gmelin GmbH

UV Flexo PrintingUVAFLEX ® 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-BasedFlexo PrintingHYDROTEK 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