Flint Group is pleased to announce the
Ultraking Shrink U family of UV and EB curable offset inks. The introduction of
these shrinkable ink systems designed for offset printing reinforces Flint
Group’s commitment to provide innovative solutions to the label and food
packaging industry.
Shrink sleeve labels are becoming
increasingly popular among brand owners with a 7% growth rate globally. “The
‘HD’ or high definition, 360º, colourful, eye catching graphics have proven
highly attractive to consumers as indicated by the successful share trend of
adopting brand owners,” notes Tyler Newsom, Flint Group Product Manager,
Sheetfed Inks North America. “The ability to now print shrink sleeve labels via
lithographic offset with Ultraking Shrink U expands the market to converters
without flexographic capabilities.”
The shrink-ability of the film can be
described using the degree of shrink of the film. Oftentimes, the film before
shrinking has a total free shrink from about 70 to 110%. The shrink-ability of
the films used in the packages provides a tight fit around a container. The
sleeve has to shrink by up to 70% to fit the bottles and/or tubes. “Ultraking
Shrink U gives the latitude to have the highest shrink values without cracking
and powdering,” according to Rodney Balmer, Flint Group Director of Global
Research & Product Development, Sheetfed Inks.
The “U” stands for Universal. Ultraking
Shrink U is suitable for a wide range of shrink films including PETg, PVC, PLA
and OPS. The EB versions allows for printing on heat sensitive films such as
microfoam. “Ultraking Shrink U is also ideal for paper and board applications
allowing for a true one system solution for the label converter,” adds Rodney
Balmer.
The Ultraking Shrink U 2500 UV and 2300 EB
systems are commercially available now!
