Primers

Reducing Energy Use and Optimizing Performance Through UV LED Printing

(White Paper)

September 29, 2024, ... and high performing colors and was designed to enhance packaging recyclability by enabling excellent adhesion without primers, resulting in a washable, de-inking or retentive system, depending on specific ...

IST America to Present Innovative UV & LED Solutions at National Coil Coating Association Fall Technical Meeting

(News | New Products)

September 09, 2024, ... presentation will cover real-world applications of UV and LED technology, including the use of UV-curable primers and topcoats for galvanized steel, aluminum claddings, and other materials. By utilizing ...

Siegwerk, Tripack and Multi-Plastics to Unveil APR Approved Shrink Sleeve at Label Expo Americas 2024

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2024, ... CIRKIT de-inking primer technology, combined with SICURA Orbis ink technology, to wash off in combination with deinking primer, was instrumental in ensuring the bottle's recyclability. Tripack's expertise ...

A Deeper Look at UV Inks in Label Production

(Surface Prep)

August 16, 2024, ... can be time consuming. An alternative is to coat the substrate with a water-based, or more typically, UV primer. Regardless of the preferred method, this adds a step to the printing process, necessitating ...

HOW TO: Do in Register Coating

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... upgrades, definitely differentiating the offer to converted materials buyers. The selection of functional coatings is large and covers an extended array of needs. Primers, release lacquers, barrier boosters, ...

Recyclability & Circularity Consumers Support Sustainable Brand Packaging

(Print)

April 08, 2024, ... labels and shrink sleeves applications, deinking technologies are progressing and offer opportunities for printers seeking to support the circular economy, including new primers and overprint varnishes. ...

BOBST’s innovations for flexible packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 06, 2024, ...  The One Complete Solution for oneBARRIER FibreCycle is a good example: it comprises the EXPERT K5 vacuum metallizer for deposition of AlOx or AluBond and the oneBARRIER MASTER COATER for the primer and ...

EkoCure® Dual Cure ink puts Flint Group and All4Labels on shared path to success

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2023, ... needed to run its curing stations, as well as reduce emissions and waste. All4Labels is also trialing Flint Group's Evolution product range, which includes a deinking primer and caustic-resistant overprint ...

Gravure Print and Coating Quality Contenders

(Coating/Laminating)

November 08, 2023, ... A primer is applied to the substrate to ensure optimum adhesion. The decorative layer must be protected as many laminates, for example kitchen worktops, are subject over time to the harsh abrasive action ...

Italian Printer Is Europe’s First Flexible Film Converter to Offer All-UV LED Curing in Narrow to Mid-Web Format

(Flexpack)

September 06, 2023, ... up drying times on film, the entire printing process became more efficient and flexible, which further resulted in significantly reduced delivery times. Also, it eliminated the primer step and any heat ...

Fujifilm to Present Range of Digital Print Solutions at C!Print Madrid

(News | New Products)

August 09, 2023, ... primer. This range is available at a cost effective price point and offers an excellent return on investment. Recognized for design excellence by the prestigious Red Dot design awards, one of the most ...

Sun Chemical to present range of sustainable solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2023, ... primer, ink and coating systems, including SolarWave UV LED flexo inks, which also meet industry design for recycling protocols. SolarWave FSP UV LED food compliant inks, independently tested and certified ...

Flint Group to Exhibit at Labelexpo Europe 2023

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2023, ... inks and coatings specifically designed for food packaging and labeling applications. Evolution Primers and Varnishes – new sustainable solutions focused entirely on improving printed label recycling ...

Sun Chemical to Showcase Sustainable Ink, Coating and Adhesive Solutions at Flexo & Labels Summit 2023

(News | New Products)

May 01, 2023, ... product resistance of EB cured inks and coatings. SunBar barrier primer can be applied before printing in such packaging structures to enhance barrier properties. Sun Chemical will showcase its class-leading ...

Michelman — Delivering Innovative Solutions to Capture Market Opportunities and Accelerate Growth – Highlights at Dscoop Edge St. Louis World Expo

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2023, Michelman will spotlight its water-based in-line and off-line primers, overprint varnishes, and strengtheners for HP Indigo press owners at the Dscoop Edge St. Louis World Expo. Michelman will spotlight ...

Michelman Solutions for Creating Sustainable Flexible Packaging on Display at PAMEX 2023

(News | New Products)

March 19, 2023, ... primers, barrier coatings, topcoats, and heat seal coatings offer increased functionality while providing opportunities to reduce waste, provide product protection, and use fewer raw materials. Michelman ...

Achieving Sustainability: Q&A with Sun Chemical’s Dr. Nikola Juhasz

(Coating/Laminating)

March 12, 2023, ... ink products, SolarFlex™ CRCL inks are designed to be used without requiring primers and to wash-off or to be retained on the printed labels, depending on the material to be recycled and according to recyclability ...

Fujifilm announces commercial availability of Acuity Prime L flatbed printer

(News | New Products)

March 06, 2023, ... images day-in, day-out. A new jettable primer improves adhesion still further for particularly challenging substrates. This removes the need for the offline pre-treatment of substrates before printing, ...

The Path to Sustainable Growth

(News | New Products)

February 07, 2023, ... for caustic-resistant ink – for retention on BOPP labels and sleeves meant for PET bottles, for example. Caustic-resistant primers, coatings and inks can be used for this purpose. They can offer high resistance ...

The Value of Atmospheric Plasma

(Surface Prep)

November 20, 2022, ... treated surfaces are hydrophilic with “green” water-based paints, inks and adhesives eliminating chemical primers. Additionally, plasma is safer in the workplace than flame surface treatment. SOFTAL’s ...

Sun Chemical Returns to Labelexpo Americas 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 11, 2022, ... and feel to label applications. Sun Chemical’s SunEvo range of digital primers, overprint varnishes and lamination adhesives, along with a complementary range of SunJet inkjet inks, can help customers ...

Award-Winning EFI Nozomi 18000+ LED Single-Pass Printer for Display Graphics Commercially Available

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2022, ... single-pass inkjet offering for the corrugated packaging space – and combines them with important enhancements: Manual or full automation feeding and stacking; Hybrid aqueous/UV primer for printing on ...

Acucote introduces recycled content for Direct Thermal printers

(News | New Products)

April 05, 2022, ... alcohol and oil resistance – ideal for retail, logistics, health and food industries. The face is primer coated for exceptional adhesive anchorage for both removable and permanent adhesives. For enhanced ...

Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

(Surface Prep)

March 31, 2022, ... friendly because it does not produce ozone. LinearPlasma treated surfaces works well with water-based paints, inks, and adhesives and do not require primers. Plasma is safer than flame surface treatment. ...

EFI Launches Enhanced Platform for Nozomi Single-Pass Inkjet Presses

(News | New Products)

March 14, 2022, ... complement individual needs, with single or dual bottom feeder options, a roller coater capable of applying varying amounts of primer, an optional varnish station that allows for a range of gloss or satin ...

Davis-Standard to Market Nonwovens and Converting Solutions at Techtextil North America

(News | New Products)

March 02, 2022, ... of coating one or both sides of the web for product adaptability. Applying the primer in-line has been advantageous in helping converters avoid a secondary process while also providing in-house quality ...

Enabling Solutions for Sustainable Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2022, ... improve package functionality, utility, and performance in use. Their Michem® Flex brand of sustainable, water-based technologies includes primers, barrier coatings, topcoats, and specialized heat seal ...

Sun Chemical Introduces Innovative Range of Varnish Solutions for Enhancing Resistance of HP Indigo Printed Labels

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2021, ... the HP Indigo ElectroInk and the primer layer to deliver improved physical properties and high durability in challenging applications. The set of varnishes are a press-ready solution and do not require ...

ONECode - A new simplified range of solvent-based inks and coatings for European Flexible Packaging converters

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2021, ... and gravure), and ZenCode, a recently launched range of sustainable solutions. Enhancing and complementing the portfolio are overprint varnishes and primers under the NexisCode brand name, and additives ...

3DT: Trailblazing Surface Treatment Company Celebrates 30 Years

(News | New Products)

July 18, 2021, ... where it was invented, to the United States. In the 1990s most automotive, medical and packaging manufacturers were using chemical primer baths, physical abrasion and flame treatment to increase the ...