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Accublend

Litho|Oil-Based

A coatable Pantone® mixing system

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Acculith Duo

Litho|Oil-Based

Acculith Duo Oil-based litho process color series - Low tack, medium viscosity system designed for folding carton applications - Fast-setting and press stable - Conforms to ISO 12647-2, GRACoL, GMI and G7® - Achieves color quickly on start-up, reducing make-ready times - Compatible with a wide variety of fountain chemistries

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Adhesives

Pressroom Products

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Alphapoly

Flexo|Water

An economical ink system designed for surface and reverse printing on most treated or coated films. These inks have excellent adhesion and when dry give a high gloss, moisture resistant print. AlphaPoly inks are available as high strength finished inks or as color concentrates and a blend varnish. For clean printing with a low volume anilox, we have available AlphaPoly four color process inks which deliver high density, high quality graphics.

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Aquakotes

Coatings|Water

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Color Confidence

Pressroom Products

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Compass White

Flexo|Solvent

SOLVENT-BASED LAMINATING WHITE

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Curecoats – EB

Coatings|EB

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Curecoats – LED

Coatings|LED

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Curecoats – UV

Coatings|UV

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Duratech

Flexo|Solvent

Flexographic surface printing inks, process colors designed for outdoor and lightfast applications where a high degree of resistance is required to the elements of weathering. These inks are especially suitable to use on packaging for garden products including peat moss, soils, fertilizer, seed and mulch. This four color process ink set is formulated at high strength to provide process ink print densities at thin film application using fine anilox rolls, 800 line screens or higher. This ink series is designed to resist exposure to outdoor weathering elements.

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Equipment & Software

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Gelflex-EB

Flexo|EB

EB FLEXO INK SERIES

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Globrite

Flexo|Solvent

Surface printing alcohol-based flexographic ink series for printing polyolefin films that are converted to retail bags, fruit and vegetable packaging, frozen food bags and other film packaging products. Versatile and economical ink series providing very good color strength with excellent value. Superb press performance resulting in clean print for extended periods with little or no plate wash-up required.

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Impression

Litho|UV

A UV-curable PC series designed for sheetfed litho applications, exhibiting low plate swelling and excellent cure properties. When properly cured, the ink films have very good chemical and rub resistance.

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Impression LE

Litho|LED

IMPRESSION LE
Commercial Description:
An energy-cure Litho system that is compatible with H-UV, LED and mercury vapor lamps

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
Cure at speeds up to 18,000 impressions/hour
Decrease energy usage
Great ink and water balance
Consistent dot gain on press

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Marathon

Flexo|Water

A specialized ink system designed for excellent print quality graphics on a variety of substrates.

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Multibond

Flexo|Solvent

A high color strength four color process set of inks designed to print on plastic films that are converted to laminated package structures used for confectionery, snack, novelty and other goods. The ink series is formulated for demanding packaging and graphic applications where structural integrity and fidelity to the original copy are required. This four color process ink set is formulated at high strength to provide required process ink print densities at thin film application using fine anilox rolls, 600 line screens or higher.

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Multibond 2.0

Flexo|Solvent

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Multitek

Gravure|Solvent

A high performance gravure ink series designed for reverse printing plastic films that are thermally activated to form tight wraps that bundle or contain products for handling while displaying brand graphics. The system is ideal where robustness of the printed ink is required. Ink series has excellent print quality on plastic films, system wipes clean with minimal haze along with minimal cylinder abrasion and blade wear. Versatile ink system that combines adhesion, flexibility and with thermoforming properties on plastic films for shrink applications.

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Optum

Gravure|Solvent

A high performance gravure lamination ink series designed for plastic films that are used in flexible packaging structures. Printed films bonded by adhesive lamination to functional films or backing films are readily converted into pouches for snack, confectionery foods, personal care, cosmetic and other packaged goods. Strong adhesive lamination bonds in package structures. Ink series has excellent print quality on plastic films, system wipes clean without haze for a gravure ink series combined with minimal cylinder abrasion and blade wear. Colorants have clean and very fine dispersion quality for minimal cylinder abrasion and blade wear. Excellent adhesion to specified substrates. Compatible with Urethane type adhesives to form strong film laminate structures.

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Overprint Varnishes

Flexo, Gravure

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Photoflex LED

Flexo|LED

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Photoflex III

Flexo|UV

Adaptable UV Flexo system, suitable for a variety
of applications and performance properties

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Photopolymer Plates

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Pioneer

Gravure|Solvent

A gravure ink designed for surface printing cast Polypropylene film in combination with a primer and OPV. It is suitable for converting printed film to package structures by allowing sealing operations through the ink without distorting graphics. Ink has very good opacity. Heat resistant when applied in combination with recommended components.

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Pioneer

Flexo|Solvent

A high performance four color flexographic process ink set designed for demanding graphic applications where fidelity to the original copy is required. The system is designed for surface printing paper stocks that are converted into bags for a variety of dry goods applications for retail sales. This four color process ink set is formulated at high strength to provide required process ink print densities at thin film application using very fine anilox rolls, 800 line screens or higher.

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Plate Processing

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Pressroom Supplies

Pressroom Products

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Proplus

Flexo|Solvent

A high performance four color flexographic process ink set designed for demanding graphic applications where fidelity to the original copy is required. The system is designed for surface printing polyolefin films that are converted to retail bags, fruit and vegetable packaging and frozen food bags. This four color process ink set is formulated at high strength to provide required process ink print densities at thin film application using extra fine anilox rolls, 1,000 line screens or higher.

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Rotolux

Gravure|Solvent

Surface printing gravure ink designed with resistance to mild caustic (sodium hydroxide) solutions, a retentive ink series for use in beer label applications and other label types. Ink series are retentive inks with good caustic resistance suitable for bottling applications which require this property. Moderate heat resistance to (130 C or 270 F) with good gloss and transparency. Series has excellent re-solubility for minimal press problems, clean wiping with very good transfer properties that result in trouble free, defect free printing.

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Special Effects

Coatings, Digital, Flexo, Gravure, Litho, Specialty

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Special Effects

Metallic

Iridescent Silver ink – holographic-type color shift effect in silver ink
Pearlescent – new “diamond dust” sparkle with more clarity
Water-based “Metallized Effects” inks – make regular spot colors look metallic
Liquid Foil – High sheen silver with brilliance similar to foil stamp
3D effect with metallic/pearlescent coating – combination of two flexo units and a special coating to provide a 3D effect image

Texture

Glitter UV coating
Rubber-Feel UV coating
UV Rotary Screen Braille – raised image coating
Textured Coating or Grit – 40 bcm or higher for largest particle size
Reticulation – chemical effect to create textured matte/gloss contrast
Raised UV – gives a similar effect as embossing with smooth paper surface, requires 40 bcm or higher

Color Change

Irreversible thermochromics – one-way color shift in response to temperature
Reversible thermochromics – color shifts in response to temperature
Liquid Crystal ink – reversible color shifts in response to temperature (“mood ring” effect)
Irreversible Solvent-based Hydrochromic ink – red or blue turns clear when water is applied
Hydrochromic Water-based Reversible white (rotary screen printing necessary)
Water Activated ink – water-based black turns red and stays red when water is applied
Bleach activated ink – white turns brown when subjected to bleach
Hidden Color – inks print clear and turn to color when activated with special wax crayon
Blacklight red, green, yellow, purple, orange, white inks – glow when exposed to blacklight
Infrared green, violet, orange inks – changes color under IR light source
Direct Thermal Activator ink – prints white and images black on DT printer

Security

Scratch Activated ink – white to black, white to blue, red-to-black, yellow-to-black
Coin Reactive White, Red, Green and Yellow inks – pigment reacts with metal in coin to turn gray when scratched
Datalase water-based – pigment that lays down laser-marking surface for digital information such as barcodes Miscellaneous
Scratch ‘n sniff
FDA direct food contact water-based black, coating, and other colors
Hi-heat Resistant water-based coatings
PSA Release Coatings that do not lock up

Vinalfast

Gravure|Solvent

Surface printing thermoplastic heat shrinkable gravure ink series designed for secondary beverage closures and label structures. They are caustic resistant for retentive applications with the exception of metallic colors. Ink series has thermal stability and forming properties for shrink applications. Inks are formulated to provide glue lamination and heat seal bonds. Strong intercoat adhesion between applied layers including metallic colors. Excellent adhesion to noted substrates. High gloss inks with good transparency. Printed inks have flexibility to form with substrates when fabricating package structures.

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Wikoff Digital

Wikoff Digital is our product division dedicated solely to digital printing technologies. For more information about products, services or formulation projects visit their website.

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Wikoff Graphics

Pressroom Products

"Wikoff Graphics is expanding on the WIkoff Color vision of providing best-in-class products and unrivaled local support since 1956--by adding a new product line of high-performance photopolymer plates, processing equipment and imaging software.

After careful consideration and research, Wikoff graphics has assembled a team of trusted partners to enhance our product and service offering."

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