Hydro Kup PE aqueous flexographic inks are designed for printing on treated polyethylene-coated board used in the production of cups and tubs. They are formulated to run in a wide range of press speeds and on equipment with anilox, plate, rubber roll, and reverse angle doctor blade configurations. Hydro Kup PE possess excellent adhesion to polycoated board at 38-44 dyne treatment levels, exhibit good water resistance, print clean and sharp, dry fast and allow for matching of strong intense colors. They are also available in gold and silver metallic formulations. The inks are suitable for in-plant blending, clean up easily with water and will not plug anilox screen rolls or dry hard on plates if cleaned immediately. They are also suited for printing on paperboard. Important performance features include:
- Excellent Adhesion to Polycoated Board
- Sharp and Clean Printing
- Fast Drying
- Good Water Resistance
Color Resolutions International (CRI) formulates ink systems using
unique, proprietary chemistry that is both environmentally and
application friendly. Each system has been designed with specific
press configurations and substrates in mind. However, CRI will custom
formulate, upon request, inks to meet almost any set of performance
criteria. Please consult with your CRI Technical Sales/ Service
Representative to assist you in choosing the proper ink system for your
application.