GelFlex EB™ Inks

Surface print ink system for CI flexo printing

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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.

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GelFlex•EB Inks

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Traditional Layers

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Top Benefits of EB Technology for Flexible Packaging

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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

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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

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Efficiencies Cost Savings

  • Ultra-high press speeds
  • Instantaneous cure
  • Less energy consumption
  • Less ink consumption
  • Elimination of hot air dryers

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