New ink series for printing on metal test

The printing ink manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG has updated its range for metal printing. The specialist for this area of application and supplier of radiation-curing ink systems for offset and flexo printing announces the market launch of the new MetalDry O30 ink series. It works on an alkyd basis and continues the success story of its predecessor series Eurapid O3. The new ink series is also conventionally drying and designed so that a low dryer temperature is required. This is particularly advantageous from an ecological point of view, as it saves energy during metal printing.

The special features of the MetalDry O30 series include high color density and very good gloss properties. The series includes process colors and monopigmented base colors and is available in Pantone shades 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 color series. At the same time, the MetalDry O30 color series is the start of a new product family for Zeller+Gmelin that bears the term ‘Metal’ in its name. “The name MetalDry refers 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.