Linx Printing Technologies introduces two new inks specially developed for printing on flexible packaging films to achieve continuous, high quality and easily readable codes.
Linx Black Strong Plastic Film Inks 1015 and 3415 have been developed to enable customers to print reliable codes on plastic film packaging. They are ideal for Suitable for numerous packaging formats, e.g. plastic tubular bags for dried foods and plastic bags for sauces, confectionery, pet food and household chemicals.
„Legislative changes, such as new plastic taxes, as well as demands from retailers and consumers, have driven manufacturers to reduce their plastic consumption and instead use laminated plastic films and packaging, which are more recyclable due to their higher recycled content. As a result, thin, flexible plastic packaging and pouches made from OPP, BOPP, HDPE and LDPE are increasingly being introduced, but these are problematic for ink adhesion. Many universal inks simply do not adhere well enough to plastics with low surface energy. This means codes get smudged, rubbed or scratched in production or in transit, leading to rework, rejects and even fines.“
Simon Millett, Ink Product Manager at Linx Printing Technologies
These two new inks have been developed to Maximum adhesive strength, permanent legibility and reliable printer behaviour support. Both inks are free from PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds) and CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic and repro-toxic substances), in accordance with the specifications in EuPIA exclusion lists (European Printing Ink Association). Linx Black Strong Plastic Film Ink 3415 is also MEK-free.
To ensure the suitability of the inks for the global market, Linx has developed comprehensive Tests with packaging formats from all over the world including packaging from Australia, China, France, the UK, India, the Philippines and Poland. „Our scientists have produced and tested more than 100 formulations in the process to develop a versatile solution that covers as many packaging types and applications as possible,“ says Dr Amy Ruddlesden, Lead Chemist for Ink Development at Linx Printing Technologies.
Source: Linx Printing Technology
