Flexographic Printing Inks Are Increasingly Being Adopted Due To Growing Use of Flexible Packaging for Drinks, Food Products and Personal Care Goods
The growth
of the packaging and consumer goods industries has led to increased use of
flexographic printing inks, particularly for food packaging. In
flexographic printing, the ink is applied to the surface of the printing plate
using an anilox roll. An anilox roll is an ink cylinder with a fountain roller
or an anilox roller. The cylinder contains flexographic plates which are
pressed by the anilox roll to create the required image. Once this is done, the
cylinder is removed from the printing press and the paper is fed to another
system where the ink is dried.
The Global
Flexographic Printing Inks Market is projected to surpass US$ 13.5
billion by the end of 2027, in terms of revenue, growing at CAGR of 5.5%
during the forecast period (2020 to 2027).
There are
different types of flexographic printing inks. Water-based flexographic
inks are one of them. These inks are used in newspaper, paper, and cardboard
printing. The demand for non-VOC based inks is expected to increase in the
coming years, primarily due to rising government regulations requiring low VOC
products. However, a number of factors may hinder the growth of the market.
They include a low cost and adequate water availability.
The demand
for flexographic printing inks is expected to increase in coming years, as a
number of food products, drinks, and personal care goods are packaged in
flexible packaging. As the demand increases, more companies are introducing
innovative and digital printing technologies to their products. One example of
this is Skratch Lab, a company in the food and beverage packaging industry,
which recently redesigned its entire product line with digitally printed
packaging. This new packaging design features superior sealing, strength, and
moisture barriers.
Flexographic
printing inks are used for a variety of substrates and have excellent printing
quality on a variety of materials. These inks have a long shelf-life and can be
used in a wide range of applications. However, there are many disadvantages
associated with the use of flexographic printing inks, so it is essential to
choose the right ones for your specific needs. The film thickness produced by
flexography is influenced by the anilox cell. The depth of the cell and the
open area determine the film thickness. In May 2022, Siegwerk announced the
launch of its Siegwerk NC inks, company’s first series for flexible packaging
printing.
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