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Category: UV Ink

  • UV ink curing methods

    The curing method of UV inks typically relies on the exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, which initiates a photochemical reaction in the ink’s photoinitiator to generate radicals, subsequently triggering crosslinking reactions among monomers and oligomers in the ink to form a solid film. Specific methods for UV ink curing primarily include mercury lamp curing, LED…

  • UV ink 5 benefits

    UV inks, as a crucial component of modern printing technology, are increasingly utilized in various printing fields due to their unique curing mechanism and exceptional performance. Compared to traditional solvent-based and water-based inks, UV inks offer the following five major advantages: ConclusionUV inks, with their rapid curing, environmental friendliness, exceptional durability, wide applicability, and energy-saving…

  • UV ink drying process

    The drying process of UV inks differs from traditional solvent-based or water-based inks, as it relies on ultraviolet (UV) light for curing rather than drying through solvent evaporation or water absorption. Therefore, the drying process of UV inks is also known as “UV curing” or “ultraviolet light curing,” which is one of its main advantages.…

  • 5 Key Techniques to Enhance the Curing Quality of UV Flexographic Ink

    The curing of UV flexographic ink is a core aspect of ensuring print quality, directly impacting the vividness of colors, adhesion, scratch resistance, and environmental friendliness of printed materials. Compared to traditional solvent-based inks, UV-curing inks offer faster curing speeds and higher production efficiency. However, to achieve optimal curing quality for UV flexographic inks, several…

  • Detailed Production Process of UV Flexographic Ink

    Flexographic printing is emerging as a key technology in the packaging printing market due to its high efficiency, environmental friendliness, and excellent print quality. Among them, UV flexographic ink, an eco-friendly ink that cures through ultraviolet (UV) light, is increasingly favored by printing enterprises. UV flexographic ink not only achieves rapid curing and improves production…

  • Analysis of UV Flexographic Ink Formula

    In recent years, with the rapid development of the packaging printing market, flexographic printing (abbreviated as “flexo”) technology has gained significant popularity due to its excellent printing quality, efficient production capacity, and environmental friendliness. Among them, UV flexographic inks have become the preferred choice for many companies in packaging, labeling, food, and pharmaceutical printing. This…

  • Is UV ink or water-based ink used for label printing?

    Labels are a very common item, and almost all commodities are sold with labels attached, so the demand for labels is extremely high. So, what kind of ink is used for printing labels? When printing labels, high-demand items such as food packaging labels and cosmetic labels often choose water-based ink or UV ink for printing.…

  • How is the adhesion of UV ink?

    UV inks, or ultraviolet-curing inks, generally exhibit high adhesion, though the specific performance of this adhesion is influenced by various factors. Below is a detailed analysis of UV ink adhesion: Advantages of UV Ink Adhesion Factors Affecting UV Ink Adhesion Methods to Improve UV Ink Adhesion Overall, the adhesion of UV ink is usually higher,…

  • The development trend of UV ink

    1. Technological Advances LED UV Curing Technology: According to research by MarketsandMarkets, the LED UV curing market is projected to grow from approximately 1billionin2021to2.3 billion in 2026, with an average annual growth rate of around 17.6%. The proliferation of this technology will drive the use of UV inks, as LED curing offers advantages such as low…

  • Does UV ink contain VOCs?

    Does UV ink contain VOCs? Many people have doubts about this. From the formula, UV ink does not have VOCs, but a small amount of VOC emissions can be detected in actual printing testing. What is the reason for this?The answer is additives, which are added to some extent during printing, leading to the generation…

  • 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: LED Light Sources: II. Curing Efficiency and Speed Mercury Lamps: LED Light Sources: III. Lifespan and Maintenance Mercury Lamps: LED Light Sources: IV. Environmental Impact and Safety Mercury Lamps: LED Light Sources: V. Cost and Applications Mercury Lamps: LED Light Sources: In summary, LED light sources have significant advantages in…