Flint Group Introduces OmniLam F and OmniLam G for Flexible Packaging

Flint Group launched OmniLam F and OmniLam G,a medium to medium-high lamination ink system for the North American flexible packaging market for both flexo and gravure printing processes.
 
OmniLam F (flexo) and OmniLam G (gravure) are non-nitrocellulose ink systems that deliver high bond strengths on a wide range of film structures. These inks will enable the printing of high definition graphics that can withstand harsh environments with bond strengths greater than 400 g/in on substrates like OPP, polyesters and nylon that are both extrusion and adhesive laminated.
 
“We identified that Flint Group needed to develop ink systems that would meet the needs to the ever changing lamination market,” said Tim Wagner, product manager, flexible packaging North America. “Historically, the legacy nitrocellulose ink systems could not support these new market opportunities. We also realized that a single ink needed to provide adhesion for all types of laminations with high bond strengths, such as solvent, SAL and extrusion. OmniLam F and OmniLam G met our expectations and will meet the future demands of the lamination market in North America.”
 
A full line of colors have been formulated to provide high color strength, excellent resolubility, and good flow at low viscosities. OmniLam functionality allows it to be an excellent choice for mint oil resistant, microwavable (withstands cooking temperatures over 275°F) or “lower end” retort packages (1-2 bar pressure/1 cycle /130° C.)