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WHICH INKS FOR WHICH SUBSTRATE
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INK
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SUBSTRATE
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ADDITIONS
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INFO
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FINISH
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Aqualex
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Corrugated Board, Display Board
Coated Paper (100g+)
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Inks Come Press Ready
Thin with Water if needed
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Water-based, water resistant when thoroughly dried, longer dried more resist it becomes. Dries at room temperature in one minute without sacrificing screen stability. Low odour.
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SATIN GLOSS
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PolyFlex
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Rigid PVC, ABS, Polyolefins (Correx)
Most grades of surface treated Polypropylene
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464 Thinner
465 Retarder
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Most grades of polypropylene and surface treated Polyolefins
- Approx. 3 years light fastness
Test first if does not use PPP
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SATIN GLOSS
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Fabrik
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Nylon, Leather
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437 Fast
422 Std Thinner
413 Retarder 436 Gel Retarder
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Single pack ink, thin film ink. Won’t crack, very flexible. Perfect for umbrellas.
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SATIN
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Kroma T.K
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Corrugated Board / Display Board Hardboard / Paper/Tyvek / Polyart
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434 Std Thinner
435 Retarder
436 Gel Retarder
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Solvents used in TK won’t ‘cockle’ the Tyvek®
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SATIN
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KromaFlex
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Rigid PVC, ABS, CAB, PVC
Banner Grade PVC
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409 Fast
451 Std Thinner
456 Std
436 Gel Retarder
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Specifically formulated for Plasticised PVC, Very waxy
Scuff resistant, Suitable for Lorry tilts, Marquees, Banners
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SATIN
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KromaSign
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Glass / Steel / Aluminium
Metal (Coated & Un-Coated)
PETG / Rigid PVC / Acrylic
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431 Std Thinner
432 Retarder
411 Gel Retarder
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Requires stoving for best results.
Single pack – Vac forms easily.
Good exterior light fastness 4-5 years
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GLOSS
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KromaStar
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Corrugated Board / Hardboard / Wood Display Board
Glass / Coated Paper (100g)
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402 Fast
403 Std Thinner
424 Retarder
411 Gel Retarder
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Low Odour. Superb Scuff resistance
Designed for semi-automatic machines.
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SATIN GLOSS
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KromaForm
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PETG and similar thermoplastics used for vacuum forming also Rigid PVC, Acrylic
Polycarbonate, ABS, CAB, PVC
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409 Fast
404 Std Thinner
408 Rigid Vinyl Thinner
406 Retarder 436 Gel Retarder
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A thin film ink for plastics, Kromaform inks dry to a gloss finish. Excellent ‘printability’ & screen stability for both automatic and manual printing. Suitable for vacuum forming PETG and similar thermoplastics.
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GLOSS
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Kromatic
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Corrugated Board / Display Board
Coated Paper (100g+)
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421 Std Thinner
424 Retarder
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Good press stability - slow drying solvent system - Fair scuff resistance Will not mix with KromaStar
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SATIN
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Lexac
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Polystyrene, Polycarbonate, Acrylic ABS, CAB, PVC, Rigid PVC
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423 Std Thinner
416 Retarder
436 Gel Retarder
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Vending machine panels
Suitable for Vacuum forming can be washed off with Lexac cleaner 414 without blemishing the substrate
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GLOSS
MATT
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MicroFilm
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Corrugated Board / Poster / Wood
Display Board / Coated Paper (100g+)
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401 Fast
427 Std Thinner
405 Retarder 411 Gel Retarder
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Loved by hand bench users. Ink of choice for schools & colleges.
Can be thinned with White Spirit.
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EGGSHELL
MATT
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PolyPak
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Glass Metal Wood Chipboard Hardboard Circuit Boards
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419 Std Thinner
412 Retarder
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Matt & Gloss Catalyst available. Needs special catalyst for Glass which is available on request only.
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GLOSS MATT
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PPP
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All grade of Polypropylene treated and untreated Polyolefins, Rigid PVC
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426 Thinner
417 Retarder
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Excellent adhesion, Single pack, Good Screen Stability
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SATIN
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SVG
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Rigid PVC, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS CAB,
PVC
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409 Fast
404 Std Thinner
408 Rigid Vinyl Thinner
406 Retarder 436 Gel Retarder
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A thin film ink for plastics, Super V Gloss inks dry to a gloss finish. Excellent ‘printability’ & screen stability for both automatic and manual printing.
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GLOSS
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SVM
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As Above Plus
Surface treated Polyester
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As Above
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A thin film ink for plastics, Super V Matt inks dry to a matt finish. Excellent ‘printability’ & screen stability for both automatic and manual printing
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MATT
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UV 600
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Corrugated Board Display Board
Poster Paper (100g+)
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600-T
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Magenta similar to Sericol in shade but is not as blue as Coates version
- If customer wants Coates shade it will be available on request
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MATT SATIN
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UV 700
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As Above
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700-T Thinner 700-A Accelerator
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Ultra high Gloss, 100% solids UV Curing ink.
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HIGH GLOSS
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UV 900
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PVC Polycarbonate
Rigid PVC
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900-T
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Non yellowing formula
Will stretch up to about 30%
Not suitable for Vacuum forming
Process set available
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GLOSS
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VynaFlex
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Rigid PVC Acrylic
Polycarbonate ABS CAB PVC
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404 Std Thinner
491 Retarder 436 Gel Retarder
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A thin film ink for plastics, VynaFlex inks dry to a gloss finish. Excellent ‘printability’ & screen stability for both automatic & manual printing.
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GLOSS
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Contact Us
Tel:(+44) 01359 250 032
Fax:(+44)01359 251 658
E-Mail: Sales@Kromex.co.uk
Address:
Shepherds Grove Ind.Est. West,
Stanton,
Suffolk,
IP31 2AR
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