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Linx Printing Technologies’ expertise in pigmented inks for its range of Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers has been underlined by the launch of Linx Blue pigmented ink 1033, offering excellent contrast and durability even in harsh environments.
Linx pigmented inks are designed to give good contrast on a range of different coloured materials. Linx Blue pigmented ink 1033 is particularly suited to printing onto rubber and plastic, including PE and PVC substrates, making it ideal for cabling and pipe extrusions, industrial and automotive components and food and beverage packaging.
The ink has been especially designed to deliver high quality and convenience in printing. Its fast drying time of approximately one second and good rub resistance are particularly useful for high-speed production lines.
In addition, this Linx ink provides exceptional long-term performance, an essential requirement for traceability and branding purposes. Linx Blue pigmented ink 1033 offers excellent contrast to barcode readable standards, a high level of light fastness and resistance to solvents, and retains legibility even after the substrate is subjected to prolonged heat damage. This makes it suitable for a range of specialist applications outdoors and in other harsh environments – for example, undersea cabling systems for the oil industry, or PE and PVC water pipes.
“Pigmented inks are necessary for applications where contrast is required, but it is also important that they are fit for production and will maintain quality over time,” comments Nick Scott, Inks & Accessories Product Manager at Linx. “Linx Blue pigmented ink 1033 provides a versatile solution that meets a broad range of our customer requirements for a blue pigmented ink.” Linx Blue pigmented ink 1033 is compatible with all current Linx CIJ printers fitted with Mk7 Midi plus and Ultima plus printheads, including the Linx 6900 Spectrum.
