Environmental printing has gradually become the inevitable way for domestic printing companies to rush to the world
In some developed countries, toluene-like aromatic solvents have been banned from food packaging inks; tobacco companies have also stepped up control in this regard in order to enhance their competitiveness. Many tobacco companies have increasingly stringent requirements for solvent residues in cigarette packaging. Standard printing companies are also constantly developing products that are more environmentally friendly - using water-based inks instead of solvent-based inks has become an inevitable trend in the development of gravure printing. To this end, as soon as possible to develop our country's gravure printing technology, accelerate research and development, use gravure water-based ink instead of using solvent-based ink is the trend of domestic cigarette label printing companies to resist the impact of foreign-owned enterprises, rushed to the international market.
Water-based environmental ink in the successful application of gravure printing equipment
Although aqueous gravure printing inks have attracted attention as an alternative system for solvent inks, the printing performance and quality are still not up to the standard for solvent-based gravure inks. This is mainly due to the higher surface tension of the water, which makes it difficult to wet the ink and slow drying. Many printing companies try out the printing effect is not very satisfactory.
Wuhan Hongjinlong Printing Co., Ltd. is a joint-stock company mainly engaged in the production of printed packaging products. The company's existing Bobst 820 gravure printing press, Bobst 650 gravure printing press, Heidelberg 6+1 offset printing press, Heidelberg 5-color offset printing press, Swiss Bost die-cutting (bronzing) machine, Japan Sakurai wire mesh Presses, Heidelberg Coating Machines, German Bora cutters and other world-class equipment, with international advanced level, annual production capacity of tobacco products has reached 80-85 million boxes, can meet the different types of market demand. The company's quality management standards and product quality standards have reached the domestic advanced level and have been recognized by customers and the society.
In order to better adapt to the ever-changing changes in the printing process of cigarette markings, we are at the forefront of cigarette marking printing technology. The company has invested a large amount of funds and manpower to integrate the power of Red Dragon and social forces to continuously develop new technologies, new processes and new materials. The technical content of the company's products has always been at the forefront of the packaging and printing industry. In addition, the company also organizes professional designers and outstanding technical staff to establish a strong technical R&D team. The company continues to use its own domestic and foreign leading printing equipment. Introduce new materials, develop new technologies, new processes, and develop new products to meet the growing market demand.
Over the past year or so, the company has intensified technological innovation, adjusted and enriched the process technology department, and has completed a number of technical breakthroughs, achieving remarkable results in product quality, new product development, and equipment technological transformation; and providing special funds for success. A number of scientific and technological breakthroughs have been carried out: one of the key projects for the successful application of water-based environmental protection inks. In order to use the water-soluble ink on gravure printing presses, Red Dragon has continuously communicated and adjusted with the ink manufacturers, and has improved the existing gravure printing equipment, adjusted the printing plates, and finally used water-based gravure inks. A gratifying step has been taken: the gold bar code of the Yellow Crane Tower and other gold cards have been changed from the original two printings to the original whiteness, and the four-color printing of the Red Dragon Series has been adjusted more than the original through printing plates. exquisite. Due to the adjustment of the depth of the printing plate, the amount of ink carried by the aqueous ink is smaller, and the cost can also be effectively controlled due to the use of water and alcohol as a solvent.
The use of gravure water-based ink technology was first adopted by Red Dragon prints, and the earliest products were brought to the market, taking the forefront of the popularity of water-based inks in gravure printing.
China's tobacco packaging will further develop in the direction of high quality and internationalization. The comprehensive strength of tobacco label printing enterprises in terms of technology and development will be an important factor for tobacco companies to choose. Changes in the pattern of tobacco enterprises will lead to changes in packaging companies and will inevitably lead to printing. New competition in the industry, companies that are good at seizing opportunities and strengthening development strength will have a strong advantage in the competition!
Source: Industry Packaging Solutions
