Water-based ink printing aluminum foil fading reasons
Aluminum foil can also be printed with water-based ink. As a non-absorbent substrate, aluminum foil poses a major challenge to water-based ink printing. However, some aluminum foil products that require food-grade printing cannot be printed with oil-based inks, so water-based inks have become the best choice. However, due to the poor absorption of aluminum foil to water-based ink, many inexperienced printing plants may suffer from fading after printing. Let's break it down below. First, the quality of the ink itself Lack of adhesion: The adhesion of water-based ink on aluminum foil is a key factor affecting the printing effect. If the adhesion of the ink is insufficient, it is easy to lead to the fading of the text after printing. This may be related to the formula of the ink, the type of resin and its compatibility with the aluminum foil. Poor wear resistance: the wear resistance of the ink is also an important factor affecting the fading problem. If the wear resistance of the ink is insufficient, it is susceptible to friction and fading during subsequent processing or use. Poor drying performance: The drying speed of water-based ink also has a significant impact on the printing effect. If the ink dries too slowly or unevenly, it may cause the ink layer to be contaminated or scratched before curing, resulting in fading. Second, printing process conditions Uneven printing pressure: If the pressure is not uniform during the printing process, it will lead to inconsistent adhesion of the ink on the aluminum foil, thus affecting the printing effect. Insufficient pressure may cause the ink to not transfer sufficiently to the aluminum foil, while too much pressure may destroy the ink layer, resulting in fading. Improper drying temperature and time control: drying temperature and time have a direct impact on the drying effect of water-based ink. If the drying temperature is too high or the drying time is too long, it may lead to excessive drying of the ink layer and cracking; If the temperature is too low or the time is too short, it may lead to the ink layer is not completely dry, easy to fade. Printing speed: Printing speed is too fast or too slow may affect the transfer and drying effect of the ink, resulting in fading problems. Third, the characteristics of the substrate material (aluminum foil) Surface characteristics: The surface treatment and roughness of aluminum foil will affect the adhesion and printing effect of the ink. If the surface of the aluminum foil is too smooth or there are impurities such as oil and oxide, it may lead to insufficient ink adhesion and fading. Material differences: Aluminum foil produced by different manufacturers may have differences in material, which will also affect the adhesion and printing effect of the ink. Therefore, when choosing aluminum foil, it is necessary to consider its compatibility with ink. Fourth, environmental factors Temperature and humidity: the temperature and humidity of the printing workshop h...
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