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Eckart introduces new generation of digital metallic inks

Monday 26. August 2013 - Eckart, the leading international manufacturer of effect pigments and printing inks, has announced the launch of their latest generation of JETFLUID digital metallic inks.

These inks allow completely new perspectives and applications for print production, as the use of metallic colors in digital printing is a real alternative to metallized substrates while running the machine in fast and economic print modes.
Being the only provider of digital metallic inks for UV and LED curing applications, Eckart now offers once more two excellent ready-made inks for such printing systems.
JETFLUID UV 31018 silver and JETFLUID UV 31019 silver not only feature a significantly improved gloss level on all substrates but also enhanced drying characteristics.
Due to the innovative formulation both inks remain stable for at least 12 months and require no further specific handling.
The new JETFLUID UV inks are available to be jetted via all major DOD piezo print heads apart from Epson and Kyocera.
Another innovation announced by Eckart is the new solvent based ink jet ink JETFLUID SB 11021 SB silver with improved characteristics in gloss level and rub resistance.
The unique formulation also allows elimination of any harmful labeling obligation and is suitable for all major DOD piezo print heads (except Epson).
For the particular requirements of Epson print heads, Eckart offers specific inks for the various DX generations.
Since its first introduction of JETFLUID at drupa in 2008, Eckart continuously improved their product offerings for digital applications to enable the industry to apply metallics to their printed products, fast and easily. Stunning prints that turn eyes and enhance any application with their metallic sheen and brilliance.
“These new products are the result of our continued innovation processes and Eckart’s extensive knowledge and experience of formulating inks out of metallics” says Dr. Stefan Engel, Global Head of Digital Inks at Eckart. “Six years ago we didn’t even think, that it will be possible to digitally print metallics and now we can print mirror-like effects on a standard machine at any speed. Imagine what might be possible in the next five years.”