Corkure UV flexo ink blending system
is formulated to providea versatile, solvent-less, 100% reactive UV curable chemistry, forboth narrow & wide web flexo or combination presses. The systemfeatures rapid cure response offering superb print quality at highprinting speeds while maintaining exceptional high color strengthand high gloss retention. All colors may be matched*.
Features
• Extreme dot sharpness
• Silicone & wax free
• Excellent solvent resistance
• Exceptional gloss retention
• Flexible-die cut-able
• Inter-coat adhesion
• Anilox range 200-1500
• Wide substrate range
• HDODA & VOC free
Physical Properties
Viscosity -300-1200cps Brookfield #4@50 rpm
Solids - 100%
Cure Rate - 300fpm/300w-up to 1200fpm
Open Time On Press - Indefinite
Shelf Life- Minimum 6 months
Fade Resist- Process yellow-magenta 72 hr
Process black-cyan 200+ hr
Adhesion- Excellent
Transparency- High
Odor- Low
Abrasion- Excellent
Application & Use Notes:
• Formulated for flexo presses using a doctor blade system, negative or chambered.
• MIX WELL before use. Do not combine with other company products.
• Avoid skin contact and use good ventilation.
• Dispose of spills and cleaning materials according to all existing government regulations.
• Ink is sold to be used out of the container.
• Curing parameters may require adjustment for press speed or ink film thickness.
• Cure speed is dependent on ink deposit, color shades, lamp, reflector and energy level.
• Pre-tests are always recommended before production use to determine highest process speeds.
• Corkure inks post cure for maximum adhesion, abrasion & chemical resistance after 24 hours.
• Follow directions when mixing color or additives as improper additions can cause inks to become thixotropic and negatively alter properties.
*All colors are match-able unless unduly influenced by a substrate or the print process.
• Corkure UV inks should be stored in a closed opaque black polyethylene container at ambient (72° F) temperatures.
• Inks removed from a press should be stored in a separate closed container to avoid contamination.
• Corkure UV inks have a minimum 6 months shelf life from the date of manufacture as long as the above noted guidelines are followed and nothing has been added to the ink.
• All pigments used are exterior grade.
• Metallic, phosphorescent, fluorescent and pearlescent inks are available.
• Curing parameters may require adjustment based on anilox and film thickness used.
• Excellent for both front and reverse printing.
• Suitable for shrink sleeves, wrap around labels, PSA & IML labels, folding carton.
• Inks accept lamination, hot & cold foils, laser & ink jet imprinting, thermal overprinting and transfer products subject to pre-testing.
Disclaimer
The information contained herein is the result of careful laboratory research. However, no warrantee is expressed or implied, due to the variety of
inks, substrates and conditions which exist for the application of this product. The suitability to a particular task is left to the judgment of the
consumer, who should thoroughly evaluate the product in their particular application before use.