03.28.19
Flint Group’s Flexographic, Packaging Inks, Narrow Web and Digital Solutions Divisions will showcase printing plates, imagesetters, sleeves and inks – to digital presses – at the Flexographic Technical Association INFO*FLEX exhibition, which takes place May 6-7 in New Orleans.
The brand new, nyloflex Xpress FV Thermal Processor 5080 – with an uptime of 99.7% and up to 88% less electrical consumption – will make its first public appearance.
Also on display will be the new thermal plate, nyloflex XFH Digital, a texturized flat top plate which is perfect for wide web flexible packaging printing.
Additionally, visitors can see the most recent additions to the lightweight family of rotec sleeves and adapters – the rotec High Performance Sleeve with bounce reduction and up to a 30% decrease in weight and the rotec Atlas CFX Bridge with press vibration dampening at higher press speeds.
Additionally, visitors can see the most recent additions to the lightweight family of rotec sleeves and adapters – the rotec High Performance Sleeve with bounce reduction and up to a 30% decrease in weight and the rotec Atlas CFX Bridge with press vibration dampening at higher press speeds.
Live demonstrations will be conducted on the rotec ECO Bridge – a unique adapter for use on flexographic printing presses and plate-mounting equipment with an innovative design that uses 90% less volume of compressed air, resulting in a faster mounting operation.
Wide Web Flexible Packaging presents:
Flint Group’s ink range for wide web Flexible Packaging covers an extensive variety of applications from general flexible packaging, to snack foods, pet foods, twist and shrink wraps, PE shopping bags and outdoor industrial bags and wraps.
Flint Group has inks capable of printing at speeds higher than 1000 meters/minute.
Paper & Board offers:
Flint Group Paper & Board is a supplier providing inks and coatings for any water-based application. Inks for post- and pre-print corrugated, paper food wraps and cartons, gift wraps, paper shopping and industrial bags. In addition, Flint Group offers a range of inks for aseptic food packaging.
Best in class processes and materials were used to develop a global ink range that is supported by expert local technicians.
Narrow Web Division highlights include:
Flint Group Narrow Web will showcase the benefits of LED curing low migration EkoCure ANCORA ink – the winner of the FTA innovation award in 2017.
EkoCure XS ink is a next-generation LED technology developed by Flint Group Narrow Web, addressing key needs determined by many converters specializing in the shrink sleeve market. EkoCure XS ink combines the latest ink chemistry that provides perfect cure and sufficient flexibility allowing better adhesion – especially after post shrink processing is completed.
Flint Group Narrow Web will also be promoting Hydrokett ZEN ink with excellent press stability and superior print quality.
UER EkoCure F ink is the latest LED curing technology developed by Flint Group Narrow Web for label and tag applications. It enables all the LED lamp benefits and improves rheology to match flexo inks’ on-press performance.
The Digital Solutions Division exhibits:
ThermoFlexX digital imagers - the most innovative CTP systems available with 20-, 30-, 48-, 60- and 80-inch models to serve every sector of the flexo market. ThermoFlexX 48, 60 and 80 models now feature fully automatic plate loading and unloading for efficiency, ease of use and minimal operator intervention, reducing the risk of plate damage. ThermoFlexX systems provide a high-resolution, turn-key solution alongside Flint Group nyloflex or nyloprint plates and equipment.
Xeikon designs, develops and delivers web-fed digital color presses for labels and packaging applications, document printing, as well as commercial printing. These presses utilize LED-array-based dry toner electrophotography, open workflow software and application-specific toners.
Paper & Board offers:
Flint Group Paper & Board is a supplier providing inks and coatings for any water-based application. Inks for post- and pre-print corrugated, paper food wraps and cartons, gift wraps, paper shopping and industrial bags. In addition, Flint Group offers a range of inks for aseptic food packaging.
Best in class processes and materials were used to develop a global ink range that is supported by expert local technicians.
Narrow Web Division highlights include:
Flint Group Narrow Web will showcase the benefits of LED curing low migration EkoCure ANCORA ink – the winner of the FTA innovation award in 2017.
EkoCure XS ink is a next-generation LED technology developed by Flint Group Narrow Web, addressing key needs determined by many converters specializing in the shrink sleeve market. EkoCure XS ink combines the latest ink chemistry that provides perfect cure and sufficient flexibility allowing better adhesion – especially after post shrink processing is completed.
Flint Group Narrow Web will also be promoting Hydrokett ZEN ink with excellent press stability and superior print quality.
UER EkoCure F ink is the latest LED curing technology developed by Flint Group Narrow Web for label and tag applications. It enables all the LED lamp benefits and improves rheology to match flexo inks’ on-press performance.
The Digital Solutions Division exhibits:
ThermoFlexX digital imagers - the most innovative CTP systems available with 20-, 30-, 48-, 60- and 80-inch models to serve every sector of the flexo market. ThermoFlexX 48, 60 and 80 models now feature fully automatic plate loading and unloading for efficiency, ease of use and minimal operator intervention, reducing the risk of plate damage. ThermoFlexX systems provide a high-resolution, turn-key solution alongside Flint Group nyloflex or nyloprint plates and equipment.
Xeikon designs, develops and delivers web-fed digital color presses for labels and packaging applications, document printing, as well as commercial printing. These presses utilize LED-array-based dry toner electrophotography, open workflow software and application-specific toners.