Offset and Varnishes
Comprehensive range of water-based and solvent-based inks for flexographic and rotogravure printing
Offset and Varnish Solutions
Working with Kao Chimigraf, we offer comprehensive offset and varnish solutions for flexographic and rotogravure printing applications. Our range includes water-based and solvent-based inks designed for various substrates and printing requirements.
Printing Technologies
- Flexographic Printing
- Rotogravure Printing
- Offset Printing
- Specialty Applications
💧 Water-Based Inks
The Best in Water-Based Inks for Flexographic Printing
Kao Chimigraf offers you a wide range of water-based inks. Developed exclusively for projects requiring flexographic printing on corrugated cardboard, kraft, wrapping, wax and coated papers, as well as adhesive labels and polyolefin media.
Hidrograf EC
Its modified acrylic base makes it suitable for printing on corrugated cardboard and absorbent cellulosic media such as paper bags and kraft paper. It is prized for its high pigment concentration, excellent performance, covering power and fast drying.
Hidrolux
Specially for quality printing and pre-printing on corrugated cardboard, wrapping paper and paper bags. As it is fast drying and possesses an excellent resistance to wet and dry rub, it is also suitable for high speed printers/stampers.
Idrostar
Series of water-based inks developed for printing polyolefin substrates such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) and chemically treated polyester (PET). Providing an excellent print quality, it is resistant to abrasion and wet and dry wipe. In addition, having OK COMPOST certification makes it ideal for printing on compostable and biodegradable media.
Idrostar Plus
Water-based, the Idrostar plus series is suitable for flexographic process colour printing on polyolefin substrates. It stands out for its brightness, machine stability and excellent printability and is ideal for high quality, high speed work, with a high resistance to rubbing and wet and dry rub.
Idrolam
Specially developed for the exclusive lamination printing on treated polyethylene lamination (PE), biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and treated coextrusion, chemical and corona treated polyester (PET), metallised polypropylene (PP) and coated papers. Consult us about other printable media.
Hidrograf RFH
A series of special water-based inks for printing both exterior and waxed food papers. Formulated with selected materials to meet European standard EN-646 it allows for quick and optimum drying.
Paperlight
The printing solution for water-based inks on low weight paper, which improves on its tendency to curl (wafer effect) when compared to traditional alternatives. Paperlight is fast drying and resistant to abrasion.
Quadrimaster
A series of aqueous acrylic-based inks specifically developed for the flexographic process colour printing and pre-printing on coated and semi coated papers. High re-dissolubility, ink transfer, brightness, excellent performance and high speed drying allowing for printing without dryers.
Etilux
A series developed for printing adhesive paper labels. Also suitable for thermal, coated and uncoated paper, it stands out for its resistance to light and abrasion, excellent printability, and high in-machine stability, obtaining bright results.
Solvent-Based Inks
Comprehensive Solvent-Based Ink Solutions
At Kao Chimigraf you can find many different series of solvent-based inks for printing on a wide variety of media and applications. We present the flexographic and rotogravure inks - the fruit of the combination of various resins, pigments, additives and solvents, all developed by our R&D department.
Solvent-Based Inks for Flexographic Printing
Novaintex
Suitable for polyolefin and polyester media treated with adhesives with or without solvent. This ink series is designed for lamination printing and is also suitable for external printing varnish prior to the addition of Varnish AR Nova-Intex. It stands out for its resistance to temperature and grease.
Novaconfort AR
Specially for the external printing of polyolefin media. It offers excellent resistance to water, freezing, wet rub, grease and abrasion, as well as being heat-resistant. It also has a special certified OK COMPOST range to print on compostable and biodegradable media.
Complus
Designed exclusively for the lamination printing of polyolefin, polyester and polyamide media. The series stands out for its excellent lamination strength, being quick drying, having low residual odour and a very low level of solvent retention.
ISL Flex
A series of inks for printing corona treated polyethylene, high lightfastness as well as eventual outdoor resistance. It is highly regarded for its excellent brightness and its resistance to wet and dry rub, grease and abrasion.
Conflex EC
Developed for printing biaxially oriented polypropylene adhesive seals and untreated (BOPP) by the Primer + Ink + Release system. This series of solvent-based inks provides excellent flexibility and resistance to water and wet and dry rub.
Flexo 100 EC
A special two-component series for printing polypropylene tape, both treated and untreated, with a corona machine and water-based acrylic adhesive paste. Noted for excellent adhesion to the medium and its fast drying and exceptional gloss. Prior to use, the Flexo 100 EC ink series must be mixed with Additive C-200.
Vinigraf EC
Exclusively for printing on PVC self-adhesive seals, it stands out for its ease of use and excellent adhesion without using Primer, Release or additives. Vinigraf EC ensures high levels of chemical and abrasion resistance.
Solvent-Based Inks for Rotogravure Printing
Complus-Hueco
Specially formulated for rotogravure printing flexible film intended for lamination. It offers excellent lamination strength, is fast drying, has a low residual odour and a very low level of solvent retention.
Roto-Intex
Suitable for the rotogravure printing of polyolefin and treated PET (chemical or corona) materials for lamination printing and is suitable for the prior external printing addition of Varnish AR Roto-Intex. Temperature and grease resistant, it is fast drying and has a high pigment concentration.
Why Choose Kao Chimigraf?
Expert Formulation
Decades of experience in ink formulation and development
Quality Assurance
Rigorous testing and quality control standards
Innovation
Cutting-edge R&D and continuous improvement
Global Support
Worldwide technical support and service
Ready to Explore Offset and Varnish Solutions?
Whether you need water-based or solvent-based inks for flexographic or rotogravure printing, our team is ready to help you find the perfect solution for your application.