Jetrion has developed a metallic effect ink jet process that has the added advantage of producing an embossed and glossy look to variable printing.
At IPEX director of product development Paul Edwards told Converting Today: "A patent has been applied for what is actually a three layer multiprocess. First we jet drop a coating to the substrate then a second drop of nano sized metallic particle dispersion is applied exactly on top of the coating. The third drop adds any colour needed." Metallic particle size is well below a micron.
"The hot foil stamping market is clearly a target, but with 100 per cent variability and the ability to adhere to any substrate the market is much wider," added Paul Edwards. It is the complex coating that is at the heart of the system he explained.
The company has also revealed a new development press scheduled to be launched during Labelexpo later this year in Chicago. The Flint owned Jetrion will bring the 4040, a four colour ink jet press using UV inks to the show. Ken Stack, president said: "As it uses our four colour uv process inks it will offer lower running costs than the Indigo or Xeikon. We'll be aiming at volume digital runs and will not be using a per click pricing model." It will also tie in with an installed base of converting and finishing equipment and it is understood that special colours will be added to the offering later.
The first version will run at a predicted speed of 60ft/min added Ken Stack. "The 4040 will be priced at or below $300, 000," he revealed.
Based on gray scale ink jet technology the press will be fitted with Xaar Leopard heads initially. "We are confident with the Leopard heads, but we are not locked into them and we can integrate any heads into the unit," said Paul Edwards. "The 4040 is in beta sites already."
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