We all use ink and many of us use it every day, but we rarely stop and think about the ingredients in our ink. There are actually several different kinds of inks, from those used for standard printing to inks used for fabric dyes and inks created to print on unusual surfaces such as glass or foil. Here are a few facts about ink that you probably did not know.
In general, while the actual formula might vary, ink contains three different components. The first component is the colorant. Colorants are either pigment inks or dye inks, depending on what you need. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. Dyes are stronger than pigments and have a bigger color range and generally are less expensive than pigments. However, they are highly water soluble so if you drop a tiny speck of water on a piece of paper with dye ink, it can ruin the entire page. In addition, dye inks tend to fade more quickly.
Conversely, pigment inks do tend to last longer and dry more quickly, but they cost quite a bit more than dye inks, and they don't have nearly the vast range of colors. It is important, however, to note that dye inks have been improved to the point where there is very little difference between the two. Still, pigment inks generally are used on slick and glossy surfaces and dye inks are utilized when you are looking for vibrant coloring.
The next component in inks is the binder, which also is known as the vehicle. This binder is what helps the ink adhere to the surface on which it is being placed. The binder also helps the ink flow from the press or cartridge onto the surface on which you are printing. Typically, different types of resins are used to make these binders, and each is carefully formulated. Many resins are oil based.
Additives are another component of ink, and while this is all grouped into one single category, there are many different additives used in inks. For example, manganese and cobalt are commonly added as drying agents, and these substances improve the oxidation of ink. Waxes are added to prevent marring. Other substances are adding to improve ink flow and the lubrication. These days soy-based additives often are used because of environmental concerns, but petroleum oils also are still used, as well as other oils.
You can find inks in dry powder form, as a liquid or even a paste. If you work at a business that uses an industrial printer, you will need to purchase both ink and make-up fluid. While this can be costly, there are companies that formulate inks for id coders. These companies produce Domino ink, VideoJet ink and all other major brands at much lower costs than directly from the manufacturer.
In general, while the actual formula might vary, ink contains three different components. The first component is the colorant. Colorants are either pigment inks or dye inks, depending on what you need. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. Dyes are stronger than pigments and have a bigger color range and generally are less expensive than pigments. However, they are highly water soluble so if you drop a tiny speck of water on a piece of paper with dye ink, it can ruin the entire page. In addition, dye inks tend to fade more quickly.
Conversely, pigment inks do tend to last longer and dry more quickly, but they cost quite a bit more than dye inks, and they don't have nearly the vast range of colors. It is important, however, to note that dye inks have been improved to the point where there is very little difference between the two. Still, pigment inks generally are used on slick and glossy surfaces and dye inks are utilized when you are looking for vibrant coloring.
The next component in inks is the binder, which also is known as the vehicle. This binder is what helps the ink adhere to the surface on which it is being placed. The binder also helps the ink flow from the press or cartridge onto the surface on which you are printing. Typically, different types of resins are used to make these binders, and each is carefully formulated. Many resins are oil based.
Additives are another component of ink, and while this is all grouped into one single category, there are many different additives used in inks. For example, manganese and cobalt are commonly added as drying agents, and these substances improve the oxidation of ink. Waxes are added to prevent marring. Other substances are adding to improve ink flow and the lubrication. These days soy-based additives often are used because of environmental concerns, but petroleum oils also are still used, as well as other oils.
You can find inks in dry powder form, as a liquid or even a paste. If you work at a business that uses an industrial printer, you will need to purchase both ink and make-up fluid. While this can be costly, there are companies that formulate inks for id coders. These companies produce Domino ink, VideoJet ink and all other major brands at much lower costs than directly from the manufacturer.
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Keren Kipfer enjoys researching products for industrial manufacturers such as ink jet printers. For more information about VideoJet fluids for your printers or to find a CIJ inkjet printer, please check out the PrintJet site now.
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