Day: March 8, 2025

Taboo 1: Direct Contact with Hydrophobic Substrates Technical LimitationsWater-based inks use water as a solvent, featuring high surface tension (typically >40 mN/m), making them difficult to wet non-polar polymers like PE and PP. Direct printing often results in insufficient adhesion (cross-cut test <3B) and ink film shrinkage. For untreated PE films, adhesion test results often…

Against the dual backdrop of global carbon neutrality goals and the booming e-commerce economy, the corrugated packaging industry is undergoing profound technological transformation. As a cutting-edge technology in printing, water-based inkjet has revolutionized environmental standards and production efficiency, reshaping industry competition dynamics. This article delves into the core advantages, practical applications, and future development trends…

I. Compatibility of Water-Based Inks with Screen Printing Screen printing’s adaptability to water-based inks is validated through optimized parameters and environmental benefits: II. Formula Design for High-Performance Water-Based Inks III. Cutting-Edge Applications IV. Performance Comparison: Water-Based vs. Solvent-Based Inks Metric Water-Based Solvent-Based Advantage ‌VOC emissions‌ <5g/kg >300g/kg Meets EU REACH/EPA standards ‌Energy cost‌ $0.11/m² $0.21/m²…

I. Industry Trends and Environmental DemandAs global environmental regulations tighten (e.g., EU REACH, US EPA standards), traditional solvent-based inks are being phased out due to high VOC emissions and toxicity. Water-based inks, renowned for their low pollution and non-toxic properties, are emerging as the mainstream choice in the printing sector. Market data reveals the global…