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Understanding ink systems and chemistries

A guide to which ink you should use and when

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Developments in ink manufacturing

Today’s high-performance press systems has driven innovation for ink suppliers

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Dies and tooling: Inspecting, cleaning, handling, storage and safety considerations

A look at some of the safety or damage risks when finishing pressure-sensitive labels

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Print processes: screen printing

Screen printing vastly increases the graphic options available for product decoration

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Introduction to color

This article looks at the role of inks and coatings from multiple points of view, to build an understanding of how ink is manufactured, stored, specified, mixed, used on press and tested before final despatch of the finished label roll

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Reviewing the hot foiling process

Understanding the nature of hot stamping foils and the impact on the hot foiling process

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Impact of legislation on ink manufacture and usage

Inks, varnishes and coatings can contribute or involve potential physical, health or environmental hazards if not handled, stored, or used correctly

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Identification and characteristics of PSA label materials

Identifying the characteristics of self-adhesive materials is an essential if we are to fully understand their uses and applications

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The role of coatings in the label value chain

Coatings are a critical part of the label value chain and have a multitude of functions

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Print processes: flexographic printing

Considerable progress has been made in flexography, making it the leading process for printing self-adhesive labels

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