The printing ink manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG has updated its program for metal printing. The specialist for this area of application and supplier of radiation-curing ink systems for offset and flexographic printing has announced the market launch of the new MetalDry O30 ink series, which is alkyd-based and continues the success story of its predecessor series Eurapid O3. The new ink series also dries conventionally and is designed to require a low dryer temperature. This is particularly advantageous from an ecological point of view in order to save energy when printing on metal.
The special features of the MetalDry O30 series include high ink density and very good gloss properties. The series includes process colors and monopigmented base colors and is available in Pantone colors and in various opaque white types. Scratch resistance has been significantly improved compared to the previous series. In combination with a special additive, so-called non-varnish products (e.g. longcaps) can also be realized.
The current regulatory requirements were taken into account when developing the new ink series. At the same time, the MetalDry O30 ink series is the start of a new product family for Zeller+Gmelin that bears the term 'Metal' in its name. "The name MetalDry is a reference to the thermal drying process for which this product was specially developed," explains Michael Rakoci, Product Manager for the Metal Decoration segment. "With the name 'Metal', the new product family creates an internationally understandable reference to the area of application. It replaces the previous brand name Eurapid.