LAR SERIES INKS

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

LAR inks are specially formulated for rotogravure surface printing on to a range of cigarettes carton boards.

SUBSTRATES:

The following substrates may be printed using LAR inks

• Coated bleached board

• Coated white duplex board

• Paper

PROPERTIES:

• Good printability

• Good gloss

• Good scuff and abrasion resistance

• Low foaming potential

• High Colour strength at normal ink film weight

• Low solvent retention

• Accepts inline cutting and creasing

• Reasonable Degree of light fastness

• Opaque covering strength

• Sealing resistance without over lacquer

• Static / Dynamic friction of coefficient

• No blocking

PRESS CONDITIONS:

LAR inks can be printed at most printing speeds up to 150-250m/min without any problem. However where fast speed and over print varnish is recommended than ensure efficient drying units and chill rollers.

Reducer: Slow n-Propyl Acetate = 100%

Medium iso-Propyl Acetate = 100%

Fast Ethyl Acetate = 100%

Reduce the LAR inks with above solvents to printing viscosities.

Accelerator: Ethyl Acetate

Retarder: n-Propyl Acetate Ethoxy Propanol 1-3% can be used to more slower the system but the user should always be aware that too slow drying solvents can significantly increase the solvent retention on all substrates.

WASH UP:

Ester = 100%

Note:

This information has been carefully compiled from experience gained in field conditions and detailed laboratory testing. However, the product's performance and it's suitability for the customer's purchase depend on the particular conditions of use and the material being printed. We recommend that customers satisfy themselves that each product meets their requirements in all respects before commencing a print run. Since we cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which our products are used, it is not possible to guarantee their performance. We would point out that the information provided here is only a recommendation, and may need to be altered to suit the conditions and efficiency of the equipment employed. Coates Lorilleux ink products are not designed for use in conjunction with those of any other ink-maker or similar supplier unless agreed to in writing.