E-MAX ink series is Polyurethane base gravure lamination ink, which is designed for various kinds of food packaging such as snack-foods, frozen-foods, boil-able and retort-able pouches. E-MAX ink series has an excellent printability and a very good color reproduction.
PRINTING: Rotogravure
APPLICATION: Lamination pouches for snack-foods, frozen foods, boil-able, and retort-able use.
SUBSTRATES: Corona or chemical treated PET films.
In case of corona polyester treatment should not be less than 48dynes/cm.
Corona treated OPP films (treatment not less than 38DYNES/CM
For printing on other substrates not mentioned above please contact with representative of EASTLAND INK.
Characteristics:
Very low solvent retention and suitable for food packaging.
Odor level is very good. In correct application conditions (Curing and ventilation in Machine).
Excellent ink transfer and color reproduction.
Excellent bonding strength in various lamination systems (BOPP+MOPP, BOPP+MCPP, PET+MOPP, PET+MCPP, PET+PEARL OPP, PET+PE( PE upto 80mic)
Excellent bond strength in three-layer structure. PET+MPET+PE
PRESS: Machine Speed = 100 – 500 m/min
CONDITIONS: Machine Temp. = 50 – 60°C (For color)
65 – 80°C (For white)
REDUCERS: Reducers used for E-MAX Ink series is mentioned below.
NPOH: Ethyl Acetate: (50:50)
Reducers used for E-MAX Ink series is available from EASTLAND INDUSTRIES CORPORATION.
Color range: E-MAX ink series is available in wide variety of color range. However, on demand special colors can be developed. Pigments used have good light fastness, however extensive exposure of direct sunlight is not recommended. For requirement of such characteristics kindly consult our Representative.
Important Note: Information’s given above are based on experience at Machines and after necessary laboratory testing. However, the product’s performance and its suitability for the customer’s purchase depend on the particular conditions of use and the material being printed. We recommend that customer satisfy themselves that each product meets their requirements in all respects before commencing a print run. Since we cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which our products are used, it is not possible to guarantee their performance. We would point out that the information contained in this leaflet is only a recommendation, and may need to be altered to suit the conditions and efficiency of the equipment employed.