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.
Package Lightweighting
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GelFlex•EB Inks
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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