What is the difference between water and solvent ink ?
Difference between water and solvent ink
If you print on demanding surfaces, ink selection is crucial for a quality result. Learn what ink is right for your printer and your material.
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- Smudge print on plastic? Solvent ink is dried immediately – even in fast industrial printing.
- Care about the health of employees? Water inks do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOC) and are environmentally friendly.
- Labels to be deleted from the packaging? Solvent ink can withstand wear, moisture and mechanical influence – ideal for nonporous materials.
- Costs of ventilation and protection? There are no water inks – they are cheaper and safe to use without additional investment.
When to choose which ink?
| Ink type | Properties | Recommended use |
|---|---|---|
| Solvent ink | Quick drying, high resistance, contains alcohol, MEK, toluene | Printing on plastic, glass, metal, varnished packaging, wax liners |
| Water Ink | Organic, no VOC, cheaper, friendly print head | Paper, paperboard, porous surfaces, everyday use |
Examples of industrial applications
Our partners in industrial automation use solvent inks for quick printing on non-porous surfaces such as plastic packaging, typevek labels and metal labels. But if you print on paper labels or plain paperboard, then water inks will achieve an excellent result cheaper and less worn printing heads.
Why choose us?
In the company Ink World developing special inks for printing on all materials - No compromise. If you are looking for a printing system that works reliably even under demanding conditions, please contact us. We prepare a sample, advise on the system and together we find the optimal solution for your needs.
Are you ready to make your press impeccable?
Do not let the wrong ink destroy your product! Come in today and choose a technology that knows no compromises.
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