Why are UV inks available in different formulations? What are the special features of UV direct printing inks? Which UV LED ink is suitable for which requirements?
On this page you will find interesting facts about UV inks and information about the special features of the various formulations.
UV inks are special inks that have been developed for use in UV printing systems. They contain photoinitiators that cure under UV light and thus enable rapid drying.
A distinction is made between hard and flexible UV inks, each of which can be applied to different surfaces (hard substrates such as ABS, wood, aluminum panels, acrylic, PVC, cardboard and glass, or flexible materials such as membrane keyboards, films (self-adhesive, backlit, transparent, tarpaulins or interiors).
In UV printing, special visual and tactile effects can be achieved with the printable UV varnish. If the paint coat is dried immediately, a glossy finish is achieved; if the curing of the paint coat is delayed, the optical impression of a matt finish is created.
1. ink for rigid surfaces:
The hard ink mixture is specially designed for use on robust surfaces such as metal, glass, hard plastic, ceramic tiles, Plexiglas, acrylic and advertising signs. Hard UV inks are suitable for printing on promotional items and ensure very good adhesion and scratch resistance on various materials.
2. ink for flexible surfaces:
The flexible UV ink or soft ink is used for flexible materials such as cell phone cases, (artificial) leather products, advertising cloths, soft PVC, softshell materials, membrane keyboards, cell phone covers and other flexible substrates. The printed patterns remain intact despite further processing (e.g. embossing or debossing) and the ink scores with a high degree of overstretchability. The formulation is less scratch-resistant than the hard UV ink.
Excellent adhesion and scratch resistance
For rigid materials: photos on wood, polycarbonate, hard cell phone cases, covers, badges, business cards, magnets, signs, glass, PMMA acrylic sheets, aluminum sheets and much more.
No air purifier required
220 ml cartridges, 500 ml (white) / 800 ml bags
Suitable for flexible materials such as cell phone cases, (artificial) leather products, advertising cloths, soft PVC, softshell materials, membrane keyboards, cell phone covers and other flexible surfaces
GREENGUARD Gold certification
No air purifier required
220 ml cartridges, 500 ml (white) / 800 ml bags
Excellent adhesion and scratch resistance
Wide media compatibility, flexible – up to 200 % overstretchability
Complies with current EU regulations on the use of chemical substances and those expected in the near future, SVHC and CMR-free
Your contacts in System Sales are Bernard (team leader), Maria, Benjamin and Nico (from left to right)
The entire team is available to provide you with expert advice or a needs analysis when it comes to purchasing a new or additional printing system.
Based on your requirements (what is to be printed, how high are the order volumes, etc.), we check together with you and advise you individually and goal-oriented to find the right printing system for you.
The team colleagues are also available to make an appointment for a demo in the Ottersweier showroom if you would like to get to know the systems in live operation.
System sales
Tel. +49 7223 2815 130
E-mail: direktdruck@printequipment.de
Print Equipment GmbH & Co. KG
Im Stühlinger 10
77833 Ottersweier
Germany
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