Product - Waterbased Ink

See also:
Waterbased Lacquer

Intercolor introduce HydroTek, the latest in water based technology.

HydroTek is a universal water based flexo ink system delivering high speed, high resolution results across a broad range of substrates. The inks provide excellent printability and enhanced colours on all subject matter and their substrate versatility leads to reduced ink inventory.

HydroTek is the green choice for flexo as it enables printers to minimise environmental impact by:
• Eliminating solvent usage and emissions.
• Reducing print waste.
• Minimising ink disposal.
• Non-Hazardous wash-up waste.

HydroTek offers:
• Excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates.
• Improved machine stability.
• Superb colour strength.
• Enhanced colour consistency.
• High printing speed capability.
• Excellent printability with minimal pin holing in solid areas.

HydroTek is suitable for a wide variety of applications including:
• Self adhesive labels.
• Synthetic wrap-around labels.
• Tags and tickets.
• Flexible packaging.
• Cartons.

Other benefits and properties of HydroTek:
• Less press downtime, leading to improved productivity and profitability.
• Reduced ink spend due to lower inventory and high mileage.
• Excellent water resistance.
• Superior abrasion & scratch resistance.
• Can be used for demanding applications (subject to testing and approval)

HydroTek is suitable for use on any flexographic press fitted with hot air or IR dryers.

Available in:
• Full range of Pantone® basic colours.
• 4 colour process set.