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Component marking, printing and labelling systems (non-laser)
News Release from: Linx Printing Technologies | Subject: High-opacity grey ink 1310
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 September 2004
Versatile ink saves costs on the
production line
Ideal for use on both light and dark coloured materials, a versatile ink provides greater flexibility on the production line as only one printer and one ink needs to be used.
Linx Printing Technologies has expanded its range of high contrast pigmented inks with the introduction of Linx High-opacity grey ink 1310 for use with the Linx 6800 Spectrum printer Ideal for use on both light and dark coloured materials, the versatile new ink also brings cost savings to users
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Whatever the colour of the product to be coded, Linx High-opacity grey ink 1310 provides greater flexibility on the production line as only one printer and one ink needs to be used, avoiding the expense of using multiple printers and inks.
Additionally, costly ink mix-ups, that can occur when the wrong ink is added to a machine, are prevented.
Linx High-opacity grey ink 1310 adheres well to many materials including metal, rubber and plastic.
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Food, beverage and cosmetic manufacturers have already expressed an interest in the ink due to its ability to produce high quality codes with sharp contrast, making it ideal for high impact packaging.
In addition, perfume manufacturers will no longer have to worry about code deterioration as the ink is resistant to alcohol-rich products.
Linx High-opacity grey ink 1310 is also resistant to commonly used industrial solvents and will not transfer onto adjacent surfaces, making it ideal for pipes and cables.
The ink can also be used for printing onto a range of other specialist applications such as electronic components, audio-visual storage components and plastic extrusions.
Commenting on the introduction of the new ink, Dr Paul Doody, Ink Development Manager at Linx, said: "Linx remains committed to ink development and application technology.
Linx High-opacity grey ink 1310 provides excellent adhesion and codes of lasting clarity, enabling customers to print onto a variety of different coloured products and materials.
This new ink further enhances Linx's high contrast ink range, meeting a wide cross-section of customer requirements and preferences." The Linx high contrast pigmented ink range also consists of black, white and yellow inks.
The Linx 6800 Spectrum printer is specifically designed for coding with pigmented inks as it contains a specialised ink system to ensure the pigment does not drop out of suspension, thereby guaranteeing high quality printing every time, even after extended shutdowns.
Unlike other continuous ink jet manufacturers, Linx provides a mechanical ink shaker to redistribute any pigment that may have settled in the bottle prior to refilling the printer.
The Linx ink shaker guarantees print quality and prevents blockages in the printer caused by pigment build-ups, therefore increasing the efficiency of the production line and maximising uptime.
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