Waterbased Flexo 5000 Range
The Waterbased 5000 range has been designed to unite the major requirements of press and print performance, colour strength, fluidity, stability and quality required for todays and future market areas.
This product range is manufactured using state-of-the-art dispersion techniques and conforms to high quality standards.
For use on narrow and mid web flexo presses, having been developed for optimum performance on all flexo printing units equipped with hot air, IR or air knife drying. These inks are suitable for metering roll, chamber and bathed anilox inking systems.
The range lend itself to a wide range of applications including self-adhesive labels, direct thermal applications, sachets, tickets, tags and board applications (Non FCM).
Key Features
- Developed and manufactured in line with the EuPIA Guidelines
- Designed in accordance with the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation)
- High Colour Strength
- Minimal Odour & Taint
- Optimised Viscosity and Flow
- High Speed Drying
- Superior Adhesion
- Press Stable
- Quality Assured Consistency
- Low maintenance
- Excellent resistance to water and abrasion
- Developed and manufactured in line with the EuPIA Guidelines
Advantages
- EuPIA Charter compliance
- No intentionally added PFAS
- Ability to use less ink, finer aniloxes
- Ability to print key primary & secondary food packaging material
- No foaming or spitting
- Minimal dot gain
- Excellent cell release
- Can be pumped
- Press can run faster
- Use a wide range of materials
- Environmentally friendly
- Inks stay open (no plate or anilox ink drying issues)
- Product is always of the same high quality
- Minimal press side additions to the ink
- Minimal stock holding
- Finishing varnish not often required
Technical Information
| Colour | Product Code | Light Fastness* (RL) | Alkali Resistance** | Soap Resistance** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Color | ||||
| Yellow | WBYF5501 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Orange 021 | WBYF5504 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Warm Red | WBRF5502 | 3 | 4/5 | 4 |
| Red 032 | WBRF5504 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Rubine Red | WBRF5501 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Rhodamine Red | WBRF5503 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Purple | WBCF5503 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Violet | WBVF5501 | 2/3 | 1 | 1 |
| Reflex Blue | WBCF5502 | 2/3 | 1 | 1 |
| Blue 072 | WBCF5504 | 2/3 | 1 | 5 |
| Green | WBGF5501 | 7/8 | 5 | 5 |
| Opaque White | WBWF5504 | 7/8 | 5 | 5 |
| Transparent White | WBTF5501 | - | - | - |
| Spot Lightfast Colour | ||||
| LF Yellow 012 | WBYF5506 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| LF Purple | WBCF5513 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| LF Violet | WBVF5511 | 7/8 | 5 | 5 |
| LF Blue 072 C | WBCF5514 | 7/8 | 5 | 5 |
| LF Reflex Blue C | WBC5512 | 7/8 | 5 | 5 |
| LF Solid Black | WBBF5501 | 7/8 | 5 | 5 |
Process Standard Range
| Colour | Product Code | List Fastness* (RL) | Alkali Resistance** | Soap Resistance** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process Yellow | WBYF5505 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Process Magenta | WBRF5505 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Process Cyan/Blue | WBCF5505 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Process Black | WBBF5507 | 7/8 | 5 | 5 |
Notes on Fastness Table
All figures are based on the latest available information at the time of publication. Please note for inks containing more than one pigment the lowest fastness values are quoted.
For further information on light fastness see our Knowledge Base article on “The Lightfastness of Printing Ink”.
The above lightfastness figures are based on a 1-8 Blue Wool Scale for dry lightfast conditions only. Weather fastness results are quoted for 100 hours’ exposure (approximately 1 month) on the following grey scale for weather fastness where 1* = colour disappeared. For outdoor applications that may be exposed to weathering please contact ALDUS INKS for recommendations prior to printing.
| Grey Scale | 5 | 4-5 | 4 | 3-4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fastness | Very Good | Good | Adequate | Fair | Poor | Very Poor | Not Acceptable |
Physical Data
- Drying Types (Speeds/mpm)
- Typical densities
- Anilox volume recommendations (lpi/cm³/m²)
- Hot Air, IR, Air Knife (Up to 120mpm)
- Yellow 0.95 - 1.15 Magenta 1.35 - 1.45
- Cyan 1.35 - 1.45 Black 1.60+
- Process work 900-1200 lpi / 2-4 cm³/m²
- Line or Type 400-650 lpi / 4-6 cm³//m²
- Solids 250-550 lpi / 5-9 cm³/m²
- Backing White 100-200 lpi / 10-20 cm³/m²
- Metallics 100-200 lpi / 8-11 cm³/m²
- Lacquering 100-300 lpi / 6-11 cm³/m²
| Suitability/performance: | Excellent | Good | Testing advised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substrates: | |||
| Machine coated paper | ● | ||
| Top coated synthetic substrates | ● | ● | |
| Thermal active papers | ● | ||
| Foils | ● | ||
| Combination Printing (UV Free Radical) : | |||
| UV Letterpress | ● | ● | |
| UV Flexo | ● | ||
| UV Screen (silicone free) | ● | ● | |
| Water Based Flexo | ● | ||
| UV Flexo / Duct Varnish | ● | ● | |
| Suitable overprint methods: | |||
| Thermal transfer overprinting | ● | ● | |
| Direct thermal | ● | ||
| Hot Foil | ● | ||
| Laser overprinting | ● |
Substrates
This ink system has been purposely designed for use on the majority of papers, boards, synthetics and foils both supported and unsupported. The inks are press ready and the use of performance additives is not recommended without prior consultation or recommendation by ALDUS INKS. This ink system is not suitable for thermal active papers without the use of a suitable over varnish.
** Always test any thermal stock prior to use for UV suitability.
Due to the wide variety of synthetic substrates available we cannot provide guarantees for ink adhesion. We recommend the use of good quality top coated substrates. Non - top coated substrates can also be converted providing the material is corona treated or primed prior to printing.
It is recommended that adequate testing be carried out prior to production runs.
Overprinting
All inks detailed in this information sheet are free from surfactants and are considered suitable for overprinting using thermal transfer ribbons, hot foils, flexo and screen inks. Please note that due to the wide variety of ribbons and foils which are available, we always recommend overprintability trials be conducted for suitability when using these products for the first time or if the print construction changes.
NOTE: Over printing with the use of CATIONIC UV products is not recommended and should be fully tested before use in production.
Other Information
All products must be mixed/stirred thoroughly to ensure consistency prior to printing, failure to do so may alter the performance or finish of the ink.
Additional Instructions for Use
Dilute according to printing conditions and desired product quality with WATER, maximum 10 %.
If it is necessary to reduce the colour strength without compromising the consistency and mechanical hold of the ink, we recommend using WBTF5501 TRANSPRENT WHITE instead of water.
To reduce foaming we suggest using our AD2521 Press Side Defoamer, maximum 1 %.
To increase drying time add our AD2501 Retarder, use 3% to 5% *maximum.
Storage and Shelf Life
All products detailed in this information sheet have a guaranteed shelf life of 12 months but storage conditions are imperative. The container should be closed immediately after use and stored in a dry area at 5-18°C away from direct sunlight. This guarantee only applies to sealed, unopened containers.
The information contained in this General Information sheet is based on the experience of ALDUS INKS and our internal laboratory test procedures. It is not to be interpreted as a warranty or guarantee in any form as conditions and variables beyond our control can affect the end result. We recommend press trials when using new substrates and other print related variables for suitability purposes. We reserve the right to alter any product data as a result of technical or manufacturing processes.
Technical Datasheet
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