WFX SERIES

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

WFX waterbased inks are formulated for flexo printing of multiwall sacks, corrugated or solid fiberboard cases, kraft shoppers, sulphite bags and similar lightweight packaging papers. They are characterised by their ability to provide high quality prints and maximum brightness over bleached, and brown substrates.

PROPERTIES:

• High colour strength at low viscosity

• Rapid drying by absorption into the substrate

• Low odour on the press

• Water reducible

SUBSTRATES:

Bleached, oyster and brown kraft used in sacks, corrugated and solid fibre board cases. Sulphite papers used in bags and wrapping papers. Other paper based materials including certain coated stocks.

COLOUR RANGE:

WFX inks are available in a wide range of colours. Although the pigments used in WFX inks have a reasonable degree of lightfastness they are not normally suited to extended exposure to direct sunlight. For some colours improved lightfastness can be made available. This requirement should be discussed with our technical service personnel prior to ordering.

REDUCERS:

Reduce with water only to printing viscosity.

ROLLERS AND STEREOS:

WFX inks are waterbased and may be used with all normal rubber and photopolymer stereos. Mild steel rollers should not be used as they are liable to rust.

STORAGE:

Being waterbased WFX inks are not considered highly inflammable. WFX inks should not be allowed to freeze.

WASH UP:

Water is normally used. However, if inks have been allowed to dry on the rollers or stereos, glycol ethers or mild alkali solution may be necessary to fully remove dried ink.

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.