Sun Chemical’s WetFlex™ Process and UniQure™ inks
WetFlex is the breakthrough technology available only from Sun Chemical that delivers wet-on-wet flexographic printing. It is designed to meet the needs of the flexible packaging market for improved print quality, efficiency, and low environmental impact. WetFlex uses the UniQure inks, a new generation Energy Curable ink technology specially developed and patented by Sun Chemical for the process. The UniQure inks are wet trapped using a Common Impression (CI) cylinder press and cured instantly by exposure to an in-line electron beam at the end of the press. Ink trapping is achieved without inter-station drying. The WetFlex process can be adapted to specially designed or retrofitted presses.
With WetFlex and UniQure, you will see:
- Excellent dot reproduction
- Excellent cure properties
- Highly cross-linked cured ink films
- Suitable for in-line or off-line varnishing and / or lamination
- Good scuff and rub resistance
- Process and blend color range
- Robust printing performance
- Excellent on-press stability
- Good ink trapping properties
For detailed advice, please contact your local sales representative or technical service manager.
Applications and Substrates
Applications: WetFlex is designed for a number of products including those for surface print (e.g. outdoor sacks, frozen food bags, etc.).
The product possibilities for WetFlex continue. Check back often as more products will be added.
Substrates: UniQure inks will run on suitable grades of substrates used in the flexible packaging industry.
The substrate possibilities for WetFlex continue. Check back often as more substrates will be tested..
- Selected grades of Polypropylene
WetFlex Discovery 2006
For additional information on WetFlex and UniQure ink technology, contact your local sales representative, call 1.800.933.7863, or e-mail wetflex@sunchem.com