Sun Chemical at INFO FLEX 2016
During FTA INFO*FLEX 2016, Sun Chemical will show how its inks, coatings and HD plate technology can differentiate packaging on shelf while at the same time enhancing pressroom efficiency by coming to color faster at higher press speeds.
Sun Chemical's SunUno Solimax multi-purpose ink system will maximize press room efficiency while simplifying the overall print production process. Intended for surface printing and lamination for various end-use applications, such as lidding materials, medical laminates and food packaging for confectionery and snack food, these inks provide a single platform that can cover multiple end use applications and produce the shelf stand out and high quality packaging needed for today's competitive industry.
Designed for flexographic printing on polypropylene and polyethylene films at high speeds, Sun Chemical's SunStrato Sunesterlaminating water- and solvent-based family of inks offer maximum color strength, low solvent retention, excellent adhesive and extrusion bonds, and are suitable for use with conventional and high-performance printing plates.
Sun Chemical will also highlight its SunStrato water-based ink product portfolio to address the growing use of water-based products for a variety of flexible packaging applications.
Developed for high-speed flexographic printing on polyethylene film, SunSpectro Sunsharp HR water- and solvent-based inks provide moderate heat resistance of up to 350 degrees, maintain excellent gloss, and are suitable for use with conventional and high-performance printing plates. Its clean printing and water resistance make it an ideal choice for printing on items such as plastic bags, shampoo bottles and milk containers.
Sun Chemical will also highlight its SunVisto water-based inks portfolio for paper and paperboard applications. The low-VOC inks meet the requirements of the Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG) and provide consistent viscosity with excellent press stability to meet the print needs used on a wide range of substrates, including: corrugated boxes, bags, folding carton, giftwrap and more.
Designed to enable lightweighting of packaging by removing EVOH polymer layers from packaging, as well as offering improved laminate flexibility, Sun Chemical's SunBar oxygen barrier coatings provide a smooth, homogenous, pinhole-free layer that can be easily overprinted with inks and laminated to a variety of secondary films. SunBar is cost-effective, recyclable, biodegradable and press-ready, allowing for lighter-weight packaging, a reduced carbon footprint, and easy application with few changes to current equipment
Certified by ESKO through a rigorous process, Sun Chemical's SunGraphics high definition flexographic plate technology, with Esko HD software and CDI high resolution imaging, allows for printing an image quality of up to 4,000 PPI resulting in expanded tonal range and wider color gamut to produce sharper, more vibrant images and colors. Printers will also see the new Flat-Top Dot technology that prints with 30-60 percent less impression sensitivity compared to standard digital plates, which allows for longer, cleaner, more consistent runs from beginning to end.
Visitors looking for ways to reduce costs in the pressroom can learn about Sun Chemical's newest consumable technology, SunVisto Anilox Renew and the SunVisto Power Scrub. Designed to provide a deep cleaning foam that brings heavily soiled plates and anilox rollers back to their "like new" condition, SunVisto Anilox Renew is a highly concentrated cleaner that minimizes or eliminates the need for sending anilox rollers out for cleaning. By applying it weekly, most anilox rolls will not require bi-weekly removal and blasting, eliminating costs and improving overall quality.
