Packaging technology

Xeikon announces new toner for digital packaging printing

With Titon, Xeikon is introducing a new generation of toners for environmentally friendly packaging printing. The new formulation is said to combine all the advantages of UV inks, but not their disadvantages. There will be a live demonstration at the upcoming Xeikon Café Europe from 26 to 28 April in Lier, Belgium.

Xeikon announces the launch of Titon, a new generation of toners for environmentally friendly packaging printing. The new formulation is said to combine all the advantages of UV inks, but not their disadvantages. There will be a live demonstration at the upcoming Xeikon Café Europe from 26 to 28 April in Lier, Belgium.

To meet the demand of the industry sustainable printing methods and environmentally friendly packaging production to be able to satisfy, announces Xeikon now announces the market launch of Titon. This new technology stands for a new toner formulation that combines all the advantages of UV inks - without their disadvantages.

„In response to strong consumer demand for plastic-free alternatives, the flexible packaging market is shifting towards more sustainable, paper-based solutions. With the new Titon technology, Xeikon is providing a sustainable solution for an untapped, broader range of applications that fully supports brand owners, graphic designers and printers to become more sustainable. focus more strongly on paper-based food packaging to be able to.“
Frank Jacobs, Market Intel & Senior Product Manager

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Food-safe and odourless

Titon builds on the core values of dry toner technology from Xeikon due to the absence of any liquid (mobile) components. as the most food-safe technology in digital printing even if only paper is used as the main functional barrier. As the toner is also completely odourless and tasteless, it does not affect the customer experience when consuming the product. These key properties make the new toner suitable for a wide range of applications with indirect and direct food contact.

It is also Abrasion and scratch resistant and durable against water, sunlight, high temperatures and numerous liquid chemicals without the need for protective layers of any kind, such as lacquers or laminations. Another feature is its ability, withstand heat-sealing temperatures of up to 220 to 260° C, which is essential for the integrity of the packaging and the protection of the packaged product.

As brand owners are increasingly switching from film-based packaging to paper, Titon can be used for the Printing on a wide range of flexible food packaging can be used. These can be, for example, single-sided coated papers for bags, pouches and sacks or double-sided coated papers for packaging for baked goods, confectionery, sugar, flour, herbs and spices as well as coffee and tea.

Improves overall equipment effectiveness

Titon technology enables brand owners to make the transition to recyclable paper-based packaging more easily. It gives printers the opportunity to expand their portfolio of applications, that were previously beyond the capabilities of digital printing, and to supplement the range of its conventional flexographic printing presses.

The possibility of working without lacquer or laminate print inline or offline directly onto paper substrates, has a significant impact on the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of the digital print shop.

Lacquering and lamination are additional set-up effort and increase the volume of waste. In addition, the water-based coatings used to ensure food safety require considerable maintenance, which also eats into productive operating time. Laminations can also impair the recyclability of the packaging.

According to Xeikon, the Titon toner is the only digital solution for this market that does not require the time and expense of downstream surface treatments. As a result, the toner accelerates time to market while increasing profitability and productivity. The Xeikon CX500t, the new member of the Cheetah Series, will be the first digital printing press which is equipped with Titon technology.

From the 26 to 28 April visitors to the Xeikon Café in Lier, Belgium, will have the opportunity to experience Titon technology in action during live demonstrations on printing presses.

Source: Xeikon