Flexographic Inks

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

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171 Series Printing Inks

The 171 Series is a high-performance ink series designed for demanding narrow web applications, including labels, IML, Flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, and low surface energy substrates. Engineered for speed, strength, and versatility, this set delivers fast cure rates, excellent adhesion, and strong color, making it ideal for high-speed press environments.

161 Series Printing Inks

The 161 Series is a Nestlé guidance-compliant, high performance ink series designed for demanding narrow web applications, including labels, IML, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, and low-surface-energy substrates. Engineered for speed, strength, and versatility, this set delivers fast cure rates, excellent adhesion, and strong color, making it ideal for high speed press environments.

EarthPrint™ Flexographic Ink

EarthPrint™ is our newest ink formula designed to be Green & Clean and combat the sustainability and raw material shortages converters face today. Available for UV and LED curing applications, EarthPrint™ is formulated to achieve high quality print with the highest printed product recyclability rate.

HydroTek™ 49 Series

The HydroTek™ 49 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.

HydroTek™ 47 Series

The HydroTek™ 47 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.

HydroTek™ 48 Series

The HydroTek™ 48 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.