Siegwerk presents latest ink developments

‘At Labelexpo we will give visitors insights into our newest ink developments,’ says Tom Hammer, head of technical marketing at Siegwerk. ‘We will debuting our new Sicura Flex Orbis ink series, a new generation of UV flexo inks especially developed for pressure sensitive paper, film labels as well as unsupported films and shrink sleeve applications.’ 

Sicura Flex Orbis offers high color strength and low viscosity for an improved print performance at higher speeds. It is a monochromatic base ink series, which provides a wider expanded color gamut that increases productivity. 

‘We are commercially launching a new water-based lamination system called HyperLam, as well as a new system of metallics called Aqua Sparkle X at the show,’ Hammer said.

Siegwerk is also highlighting the latest product enhancements to Ultra Pro,Film III and Poly Screen III systems. These inks have been enhanced to require low maintenance with improved printability to assure quality and consistent printing for better productivity and reduced waste. 

Siegwerk offers an extensive UV ink portfolio for food compliant applications, which it also is showcasing at Labelexpo. 

‘All our low migration UV inks offer outstanding printing properties, optimal curing results, and safe fulfillment of legal requirements. They show a high degree of strength and resistance for different packaged products and are suitable for printing at high production speeds,’ Hammer said. 

The company has already noted a gradual volume switch from conventional UV to migration optimized UV inks, such as Sicura Nutriflex 39-10, over the last years and expects LED UV curing to continue being one of the growth drivers thoughout the printing industry. 

Further expansion of LED UV ink applications will enable printers to use the technology for the full range of products. With its Sicura Nutriflex LEDTec product range, Siegwerk offers migration optimized LED UV flexo series for food and pharma packaging. 

Siegwerk will also have interactive live demos of FastMatch, a web-based color management software program for accurate ink formulations. FastMatch is available for water-based and UV inks, and can utilize the user’s preferred substrate. It allows printers to reduce set up times and waste with every color in the Pantone book, including the most recent 3500 series. Colors can be standardized and stored in a database that can be utilized across multiple locations and be used at a moment’s notice without adjustments to the formula. FastMatch is only available in the USA and Canada. 

‘It’s always our goal to provide customers with the best and most efficient solution and support for their individual situation. We are always focused on finding the optimal solution that exactly meets the individual requirements and needs of every single customer,’ said Dave Hiserodt, President CUSA at Siegwerk. ‘That’s why platforms like Labelexpo are ideal touchpoints for us to share ideas and discuss newest challenges and requirements with our customers and other industry experts.’