Flexographic Inks

The NUVAFLEX Series inks have been developed to provide a complete library of UV & WB Flexographic inks with unrivaled value encompassing all the industry trends and needs.

The NUVAFLEX® Series of Flexographic Inks, from Zeller+Gmelin, were developed to provide unmatched performance and value in a variety of flexographic printing applications. Through advanced ink formulation, technology, enhanced manufacturing processes and our unparalleled support, Zeller+Gmelin has become the solutions resource within the Narrow- & Mid-Web Flexo Industry.

NUVAFLEX® UV & LED curable inks do not contain silicone or wax, allowing enhanced fusing adhesion to difficult film substrates maximizing true, natural bonding. Additional advantages available from NUVAFLEX® UV & LED flexographic inks include unsurpassed pigment strength, low viscosity, free flow rheology, and low odor and extractable components. These benefits allow for production speeds in excess of 700ft/minute with the correct curing capabilities.

HYDROTEK™ Waterbased flexographic inks provide pressrooms with the most pH stable, operator-friendly products available in the industry today. Extreme on-press stability, low viscosity and high color strength help minimize waste and downtime due to plate washes and operator adjustments.

EarthPrint™ combines the high-performance print properties of our UV & LED inks with a specially designed UV recycle primer where needed to provide 2 recyclability options for PET-based printed materials. These options include full wash off capabilities in a caustic wash when the application requires full ink removal and uses a recycle primer under 30 or 32 Series UV Flexo inks, and resistance to caustic solution when the application requires the inks to stay with the substrate and uses 17 Series UV/LED dual-cure Flexo inks.

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Zeller+Gmelin’s Flexographic Inks are best used in:

Tag & Label

Shrink Sleeves

Flexible Packaging

Tubes & Bottles

Folding Carton

Food & Pharmaceutical

and are known for the following attributes:


Low Viscosity & Free Flow Rheology

Low Odor & Enhanced Adhesion

No Silicone or Wax


Flexo Troubleshooting Guide

Download the Z+G Flexo Troubleshooting guide to get insight on common ink issues like Ink Adhesion, Smearing/Bleed, Halos, Foaming and more!

Flexo Ink Estimator

Not sure how much flexo ink you need? Input your production details and our Flexo Ink Estimator will give you an accurate estimate every time!


Flexo Blogs and Zeller+Gmelin News

    • NUVAFLEX® 17 Series LED

      Introducing a new flexographic ink product line specifically designed to work with the latest LED curing systems.

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    • NUVAFLEX® 30 Series

      NUVAFLEX® 30 Series – NUVAFLEX® 30 Series base inks are monochromatically pigmented for ease of use along with a high level of continued product consistency.

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    • NUVAFLEX® 30 Series Español

      La serie 30 NUVAFLEX® está calificada para imprimir empaques flexibles, mangas, papel, cajas de cartón plegable, sustratos metalizados (folias), etiquetas autoadhesivas y etiquetas moldeadas por inyección (in mold) utilizadas frecuentemente en la amplia gama de empaques para alimentos.

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    • NUVAFLEX® 32 Series

      The NUVAFLEX®
      32 SERIES inks have been designed to extend
      and create new market opportunities for narrow- and mid-web
      printers in the Label & Packaging printing industry.

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    • NUVAFLEX® 32 Series Español

      Nuestra serie 32 NUVAFLEX® ha sido diseñada para ampliar el mercado existente y crear nuevas oportunidades de mercado en la impresión de empaques y etiquetas para impresoras de banda angosta y media.

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    • NUVAFLEX® 33 Series

      NUVAFLEX® 33 Series – designed to extend and create new market opportunities in the UV Flexo printing industry. It provides the rheology and flows necessary for chambered doctor blades seen in Arpeco style presses.

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    • HydroTek™ 45 Series

      The HydroTek™ 45 Series inks have been designed to address the changing production needs of the narrow web flexo label printing industry. Retiring experienced press operators, reduced technical knowledge of new, younger operators and trainees, and the ongoing demand to reduce waste and maximize productivity have guided the development of this extremely pH-stable, low viscosity waterbased ink system.

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    • HydroTek™ 42 Series

      The HydroTek™ 42 Series inks have been designed to address the changing production needs of the narrow web flexo label printing industry. Retiring experienced press operators, reduced technical knowledge of new, younger operators and trainees, and the ongoing demand to reduce waste and maximize productivity have guided the development of this extremely pH-stable, low viscosity waterbased ink system.

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    • HydroTek™ 46 Series

      The HydroTek™ 46 Series inks have been designed to address the changing production needs of the narrow web flexo label printing industry. Retiring experienced press operators, reduced technical knowledge of new, younger operators and trainees, and the ongoing demand to reduce waste and maximize productivity have guided the development of this extremely pH-stable, low viscosity waterbased ink system.

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