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- Ink Quality Control Is Complex, But It's Worth the Troubl
- (Magazine)
- December 31, 2002, ... and lightfastness, are only a few of the ink characteristics you expect in the finished ink product. In addition, inks must have the right drying rate for the press, appropriate color strength, stable ...
- Energy-Curable Inks
- (Magazine)
- November 30, 2002, ... to a few days to dry, respectively. Thus, the turnaround of energy-cured litho jobs can rival that of flexo and gravure and significantly improve productivity. Another advantage is the consistent high ...
- Release Liners: A Worldwide Special ReportEB/UV Curing Drying
- (Archive)
- October 31, 2002, ... beam and ultraviolet light for curing/drying inks and coatings. The advantages of reduced emissions, lower energy costs, and increased speed have fueled this interest. Electron Beam (EB) The electron ...
- UV-Curable Jet Inks Are We There Yet?
- (Magazine)
- October 31, 2002, ... some interesting advantages to ink jet applications. UV materials do not dry on the printhead and can eliminate some of the aggravating problems associated with drying in the nozzles. The ink drying is ...
- What Is the Role of Tack in Printing Inks?
- (Magazine)
- September 30, 2002, ... Tack is particularly important in the press performance of heavy-bodied inks, which we refer to as “paste inks.” Usually, these include letterpress, dry offset, and lithographic, as well as some intaglio ...
- Focus on Crosslinking in Fluid Ink Systems
- (Magazine)
- May 31, 2002, ... the resin carboxy functionality. Their performance is somewhat similar to that of polyfunctional aziridines but may require more time and/or higher drying temperatures. Excellent adhesion and product resistance ...
- Is Your VFD Clean, Dry, and Tight?
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2002, ... to a computer and to a power supply apply here. VFD maintenance requirements fall into three basic categories: keep it clean keep it dry keep the connections tight Let's look at each of ...
- Dealing with Ink Adhesion on High-Slip Films
- (Magazine)
- December 31, 2001, One of the most common problems with printing high-slip films is poor ink adhesion. Such films have low surface energies, and the levels of slip additives One of the most common problems with printing ...
- Portable Drying Unit Installed
- (Magazine)
- September 30, 2001, ... installed the Easy Scan from Prime UV Systems, Carol Stream, IL. Easy Scan is designed for “cold set” printers looking to increase productivity with instant drying of heavy-coverage inks and coatings. ...
- VOC-Compliant Inks: What State Are They In?
- (Magazine)
- September 30, 2001, ... Do you need to sacrifice anything, or can one technology do it all? The answer to this last question is: Not at the present time. Water-based inks dry more slowly than solvent-based or UV inks. This ...
- The Parts and Performance of WEB CONVECTION DRYERS
- (Magazine)
- August 31, 2001, If any component of your drying system is subpar, it can affect the outcome of this crucial step in your production process. There are many methods for If any component of your drying system is subpar, ...
- Assessing the Potential for Ink Transfer and Migration
- (Magazine)
- June 30, 2001, ... of time in contact, etc. Unlike other ink systems, UV inks “cure” by drying from top down. As a result, depending on the color, the inks can have residual materials left in the ink film. These materials ...
- Jet Inks, Colorants, and Packaging What's Ahead
- (Magazine)
- April 30, 2001, ... CIJ used in packaging usually utilizes solvent-based dyes; the solvents are fast drying, such as alcohols or MEK. Viscosity requirements are very low, and nozzle diameters tend to be just a few microns. ...
- Water-Based Ink Adhesion and Web Temperature
- (Magazine)
- March 31, 2001, ... inks dry with some thermal assistance to optimize their water-resistance properties. The emulsion, on the other hand, is a high-molecular-weight resin, which has few carboxylic acid sites. It doesn' ...
- The Formation of ''Microfoam'' in Water-Based Flexo Ink
- (Magazine)
- October 31, 2000, ... to be cleared. Problems encountered by these early users of water-based inks included slow drying rates, poor ink printability, low gloss, variable adhesion, pH instability, and, of course, foaming. ...
- What Is the Role of Additives in Water-Based Inks?
- (Magazine)
- August 31, 2000, ... Plasticizers are used to improve the flexibility of an ink film. Many are high boiling solvent esters and, as such, remain in the ink film layer even after drying. Their concentrations have to be minimized ...
- Temperature control helps ink customers optimize performance.
- (Magazine)
- November 30, 1996, ... and residence time in the dryer are probably equally important," says Sun Chemical senior environmental engineer Joe Zborovsky. "You have to control temperature, and you have to control residence time in ...
- EPA and printers join forces to evaluate inks.
- (Magazine)
- October 31, 1996, ... affect how much it actually "costs" to use that ink. How much energy is consumed in printing and drying the ink? Does the ink have a high or low mileage? How many labor hours are required to produce the ...
- Viscosity system saves ink and improves print quality
- (Magazine)
- December 31, 1995, ... Herbst notes that the Norcross system cleans itself quickly and efficiently, requiring only two minutes to take apart and clean, even if ink was inadvertently left inside and allowed to dry. He says that ...
- Web Guide 101
- (Equipment/Machines - Converting)
- April 24, 2024, ... rolls act as web benders. They are best utilized with a long lead-in span, such as the exit of an oven or dryer, to prevent wrinkling or deformation of the material. For lighter gauge films, foils and ...