Anti Blocking Water Based Gravure Ink Low Odor Benzene Free Low VOC

High-quality water-based gravure ink specially developed for gravure printing process, compatible with paper, laminated film and partial flexible packaging films. Pure water eco formula low VOC with no irritating odor for safe compliance. Ultra-fine evenly dispersed ink with excellent filling and leveling performance perfectly matching high-speed gravure equipment. Prints deliver delicate layered patterns with rich saturated color, strong scratch-resistant ink film free of fading and sticking back. Stable on-press performance free of plate clogging and broken lines, applicable to packaging printing, label printing, paper gravure and auxiliary flexible packaging printing as premium eco gravure consumable replacing traditional solvent ink.

Core Product Features

1. Eco-Friendly Low-Odor Safe Compliance:

Benzene-free water formula low VOC emissions with no pungent residual printing odor complying with packaging eco standards for safer

workshop operation.

2. Ultra-Fine High Definition Printing:

Ultra-fine evenly dispersed ink adapted to deep cell gravure cell filling with precise dot reproduction and rich layers for sharp clean tiny texts,

thin lines and gradient patterns.

3. Superior Leveling Uniform Plate Coverage:

Excellent wetting & leveling with even ink coverage free of ink accumulation, pinholes and orange peel, smooth solid color printing without

uneven mottling.

4. Strong Adhesion Abrasion Resistant Durable:

Dense tough cured film resistant to dry rubbing and scratching without fading or peeling during transportation & stacking.

5. Stable High-Speed Production Anti-Clog Plate:

Steady viscosity & low foaming sedimentation free of plate clogging and broken lines during long continuous high-speed gravure runs with

high yield rate.

6. Fast Drying Anti-Blocking High Production Efficiency:

Drying speed matched to gravure assembly lines with rapid surface & thorough curing without winding/stacking adhesion, eliminating long

airing time for mass output.

How to choose:

1. By Printing Substrate:

General paper gravure grade for plain paper & cardboard; high-adhesion grade for glossy/matte laminated film; high-flex anti-cracking grade 

for thin flexible packaging films.

2. By Printing Effect:

High hiding leveling grade for large solid background; ultra-fine high-definition grade for delicate texts & gradient dots; enhanced abrasion

grade for heavy-duty scratch-resistant packaging products.

3. By Machine Speed: 

Fast-drying anti-clog grade for high-speed rotary gravure machines; stable easy-adjust general grade for medium/low-speed gravure &

proofing machines.

How to use:

1. Pre-print Adjustment:

Stir ink thoroughly after opening to eliminate sediment and uniform texture. Only adjust viscosity with small repeated clean water additions;

no organic solvents allowed. Fully clean gravure rollers and ink tanks to remove impurity contamination.

2. On-Press Operation:

Fine-tune printing pressure and drying temperature according to cell depth and machine speed for even ink filling and full leveling. Refill and

stir ink regularly during continuous runs. Overprint only after full surface drying of previous color to prevent color mixing.

3. Drying & Winding:

Maintain steady drying air temperature and wind speed to ensure full ink curing. Control winding tension and stacking thickness, avoid heavy

tight stacking of incompletely dried prints to eliminate sticking back and color smudging.

4. Shutdown & Storage:

Seal and keep moist during short stops to prevent roller skinning. Fully clean plates and ink circuits after long shutdowns. Seal unused ink

and store in cool shaded places, use quickly after opening.

Q1: Is this water-based gravure ink eco-friendly with low odor?

Full water-based benzene-free formula low VOC no hazardous solvents with mild residual-free odor, more eco-safe than traditional solvent gravure ink fully compliant for all packaging printing production.

Q2: Can it replace traditional solvent gravure ink?

 Yes, performance matches standard gravure processes with comparable definition and abrasion resistance for commercial packaging, plus superior eco compliance and no pungent workshop odor.

Q3: What causes uneven mottled plate printing?

Caused by insufficient ink stirring, unstable viscosity or dirty anilox rollers. Stir thoroughly before use and refill & stir ink regularly during production, clean plates periodically to eliminate uneven color mottling.

Q4: What causes blurry dot patterns and rough edges?

Thin ink, excessive printing pressure or insufficient drying speed. Increase ink concentration appropriately, adjust printing pressure and boost drying to sharpen text & pattern edges and clarity.

Q5: How to solve plate clogging and broken lines during high-speed gravure printing?

Caused by improper ink viscosity, impurity mixing or long ink standing. Adjust viscosity with small repeated clean water additions, stir and filter ink regularly during continuous production runs.

Q6: What causes winding sticking back after printing?

Core reason insufficient ink curing. Boost drying wind speed & temperature, reduce machine speed and winding tension, only wind and stack after full ink curing.

Q7: What causes easy ink peeling and poor scratch resistance after printing?

Oil/dust on substrate surface, insufficient corona treatment, excessive ink dilution or incomplete curing. Clean substrate surface before printing, strictly control water addition and ensure full drying & curing to improve adhesion & scratch resistance.

Q8: Can only water be added for dilution and are other additives allowed?

Pure water or ethanol dilution permitted only, no other solvents, diluents or unknown additives to avoid damaged ink system, reduced adhesion and plate clogging mottling.

Q9: How to select corresponding ink for different substrates?

General grade for plain paper; high-adhesion grade for smooth laminated film; ultra-fine high-definition grade for delicate text printing; enhanced abrasion grade for scratch-resistant packaging.

Q10: Can ink with sediment after long storage still be used?

Light sediment is normal physical phenomenon; stir thoroughly before use without affecting performance. Replace if caking or non-uniform mixing & deterioration occurs.

Q11: How to maintain gravure plates during long shutdown?

Seal ink tank and keep moist during short stops to prevent plate skinning. Fully clean plates, rollers and pipelines after long shutdowns to avoid ink caking blocking cells affecting next run.