Adhesive and industrial printing company Boston Industrial Solutions has introduced what it claims is ‘the world’s first’ adhesion promoter to help latex-based inks bond effectively with acrylic and metals, aiming to tackle the issue of latex ink adhesion to acrylic surfaces in the signage industry.
The company states that with its advanced chemical formulation, the Natron LX5 Adhesion Promoter creates a strong bond between the ink and the surface of the material. This digital primer enhances the ink’s impact strength, flexibility, weatherability, adhesion, and abrasion resistance.
As a result, it significantly improves UV ink durability, preventing chipping and peeling even in humid and extreme conditions. Boston Industrial Solutions adds that the LX5 Acrylic Primer for Latex Inks is the ‘go-to solution’ for promotional, industrial, coating, finishing, automotive, and signage industries using eco-friendly latex-based inks.
Apparently, the key features of the primer include a single-component, ready-to-use formula for easy application; improved adhesion of latex ink on acrylic and metals for long-lasting durability; increased resistance to impact, humidity, and weather elements and improved ink flexibility which prevents ink cracking or peeling.
In related news, Siegwerk introduced its nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series in February, for surface printing on polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) packaging solutions. Developed to meet packaging design guidelines such as those from RecyClass and CEFLEX, the new inks include surface solutions for both flexo and gravure printing and are initially available to customers in the EMEA region.
More recently, Brilliant Group revealed its new Low Migration Fluorescent Ink Base (LMB) series for lithographic ink systems, seeking to address increasing industry demand for food-safe, compliant, and high-performance printing solutions. The company adds that the ink base is designed to enable ink makers to formulate with greater flexibility, improving efficiency and performance.
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