Offset Ink

OFFSET INK TACK AND RHEOLOGY CORRELATION: - I: ink rheology as a function of concentration

This paper is divided into two parts with the aim to compare visco-elastic structure relaxation of a presheared offset ink with observed ink tack development on a representative absorbent multi-coated paper. The methods used include oscillatory and shear rheometry in part I, and comparison with the SeGan Ink Surface Interaction Tester (ISIT) in part II. By diluting the ink with mineral oil, a p...

Ink feed control in a web-fed offset printing press

Automatic and robust ink feed control in a webfed offset printing press is the objective of this work. To achieve this goal an integrating controller and a multiple neural models-based controller are combined. The neural networks-based printing process models are built and updated automatically without any interaction from the user. The multiple models-based controller is superior to the integr...

Influence of latex – oil interactions on offset ink setting and component distribution on coated paper

It is mainly the bulk properties of latex and ink oil that contribute to the observable differences in the ink setting dynamics rather than surface chemical wetting differences or changes in porous structure related to the inclusion of latex. It can be generalised that low latex solubility parameter (butadiene < styrene = acrylate < acrylonitrile) leads to greater oil interaction. Furthermore, ...

Development of mineral oil free offset printing ink using vegetable oil esters.

Until the middle of this century, fats and oils are the major raw material source for paints, coating and lubricating applications. These markets are completely taken over by petroleum based stocks due to their abundance and versatility. However, recent public awareness to use environmentally acceptable products that minimize pollution, are compatible to human health and readily biodegradable c...

Reducing Ink Consumption on Press: Using GCR or UCR Separations and Re-separations for Offset Printing