FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING LABELS (CAPACITY: 4000 METERS/DAY)
[EIRI/EDPR/4714] J.C.: 2934XL
The formulation of UV flexo inks with low viscosity, high color strength, high cure speeds and adhesion is a considerable challenge for ink formulators. The rheology of UV flexoinks is significantly improved with measured combinations of resins, additives and pigment wetting vehicles. Oligomers are the primary resins in an energy-cured ink and provide basic ink properties, while monomers are used primarily for viscosity reduction. Relative to optimizing anchorage of these oligomer-monomer carriers to the substrate, surface modification by corona, flame or atmospheric plasma all have potential to do so because of their efficient surface roughening and functionalizing effects. This collaborative study was undertaken to understand the potential synergistic interactions between different atmospheric pressure surface modification techniques and different oligomer types in UV flexo ink formulations, and the overall impact of these synergies on ink adhesion to various unprimed, flexible polymer-based surfaces.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 40,000 Mtrs/Day
Land & Building (7000 sq.ft.) Existing
Plant & Machinery Rs. 2.26 Cr
Working Capital for 1 Month Rs. 21.05 Lac
Total Capital Investment Rs. 2.52 Cr
Rate of Return 89%
Break Even Point 40%
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY OF FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING
CLEAR PACKAGING
TYPES OF PRINTING PROCESSES
OFFSET LITHOGRAPHY
ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING
FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING
TYPES OF PRINTING INKS
TYPES OF FLEXOGRAPHIC INKS
CHOICE OF SUBSTRATE IS ALSO ONE OF THE MAIN FACTORS IN INK SELECTION
SUBSTRATES CAN INCLUDE:
4 COMMON TYPES OF FLEXOGRAPHIC INKS
HERE ARE SOME MORE DETAILS ON THESE TYPES OF INKS, AND WHAT APPLICATIONS THEY'RE BEST FOR:
1. WATER BASED
2. SOLVENT BASED
3. ULTRAVIOLET (UV) AND ELECTRON BEAM (EB)
4. OIL BASED
FLEXOGRAPHIC INKS ARE SEPARATED INTO TWO CLASSIFICATIONS: VOLATILE AND ENERGY CURABLE
THE UNCOATED FILMS USED FOR UV BASED INK-
FLEXOGRAPHIC INK FOR POLYETHYLENE FILM
UV INK
HOW FLEXO PRINTING WORKS
THE STEPS FOR PREPARING PHOTOPOLYMER PLATES ARE
INKS
SUBSTRATES
FLEXOGRAPHIC INK DELIVERY SYSTEM
PRESS CONFIGURATIONS
COMMON IMPRESSION CYLINDER (CIC) PRESS
STACK PRESS
CORRUGATED PRESS
REPEAT LENGTH
PLATE TYPES
MOLDED RUBBER
PHOTOPOLYMER
LASER ABLATED PLATES
PLATE ELONGATION
DISTORTION
TYPE WEIGHT
DOT GAIN IN FLEXOGRAPHY
PLATE DUROMETER
INKS
WATER-BASE INK
SUBSTRATES
CHEMISTRY OF UV (PHOTOINDUCED) CURING TECHNOLOGY
THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF SUCH FORMULATIONS BASED ON RADICAL POLYMERIZATIONS ARE:
PROPAGATION
TERMINATION
USES AND APPLICATION
MARKET CATEGORIES
CORRUGATED
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
GIFT WRAP AND WALLPAPER
FOLDING CARTONS
RIGID PAPER BOXES
ENVELOPES
PAPER GROCERY BAGS
PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS
MILK CARTONS
TAGS AND LABELS
PRE-PRINTED LINERBOARD
APPLICATION AREAS OF UV CURING INKS
PROPERTIES OF MACHINE
ADAVANTAGE & DISADVANTAGE
ADVANTAGE:-
BENEFIT: HIGHLY AUTOMATED
BENEFIT: COST EFFICIENT
BENEFIT: FAST
DISADVANTAGE:-
DRAWBACK: NOT IDEAL FOR SMALLER JOBS
DRAWBACK: SETUP CAN BE TIME CONSUMING
MARKET POSITION
KEY PLAYERS
FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING INKS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING INKS MARKET, BY REGION
COMPETITIVE MARKET SHARE
MACHINERY SUPPLIERS
RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
INK
SUBSTRATE
MACHINERY PHOTOGRAPHS
RAW MATERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHS
APPENDIX – A:
01. PLANT ECONOMICS
02. LAND & BUILDING
03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
05. FIXED CAPITAL
06. RAW MATERIAL
07. SALARY AND WAGES
08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
11. COST OF PRODUCTION
12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
13. BREAK EVEN POINT
14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
