Day: November 3, 2024

  • Cost Components of UV Flexo Inks

    In the printing industry, UV flexo inks have gained widespread attention and application as an efficient and environmentally friendly printing material. However, the question of whether their costs are high has been a topic of heated discussion within the industry. In the current market environment, the price of UV flexo inks produced by Zhongzhixing is…

  • A Detailed Comparison of Mercury Lamps and LED Light Sources in UV Ink Curing

    I. Spectral Characteristics Mercury Lamps: Mercury lamps emit a broad spectrum of light, including ultraviolet (UV), visible light, and some infrared light. The primary spectral range used for UV ink curing is ultraviolet, but the additional spectra (such as visible and infrared light) produced by mercury lamps can generate heat, potentially affecting the curing effectiveness…

  • Water-Based Inks vs. Oil-Based Inks

    I. Basic Composition and Solvent Water-Based Inks: The basic component is water. Water is used as a solvent, typically containing binders (such as resins), pigments, and additives. Binders are mainly divided into water-dilutable and water-dispersible types. The former can use various types of resins, such as alkyd resins, shellac, modified maleic resin, urethane, water-soluble acrylic…