Inkjet printing ink selection is essentially about matching materials, environment, and compliance requirements. Choosing the wrong ink can lead to anything from blurry and flaking codes to product recalls, with costs far exceeding the savings on consumables.
The food and beverage industry prioritizes safety and compliance.
GB 4806.14-2023, released in 2023, is my country's first national standard for inks used in food contact materials. Ink selection must ensure compliance with this standard. Beverage production lines frequently encounter condensation on bottles, requiring "wet bottle inks" that can penetrate water films and adhere, facilitating cleaning during recycling. Frozen foods require low-temperature resistant inks to prevent detachment during the cold chain.
my country's first national standard for inks used in food contact materials
The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries have extremely high requirements for the durability of labels.
Invisible fluorescent inks are commonly used for anti-counterfeiting and traceability; they are invisible under normal conditions but develop color under ultraviolet light. Furthermore, because they are frequently exposed to alcohol for disinfection, ethanol-resistant inks must be selected to prevent the ink from being wiped away.
my country's first national standard for inks used in food contact materials
The production of electronic and automotive components involves high temperatures or chemical corrosion.
Circuit board manufacturing requires specialized UV-curable resist inks, which are instantly cured by ultraviolet light and can withstand immersion in etching solutions. Ceramic and metal parts use high-temperature resistant inks that can withstand temperatures above 1300°C without discoloration.
Special UV-curable resist ink
The packaging and building materials industry utilizes a diverse range of materials.
Surfaces like wires and cables, and plastic pipes, have low surface energy and are difficult to adhere to, requiring high-adhesion solvent-based inks. These inks provide strong adhesion to materials such as PE and PP. For porous materials like cardboard boxes, water-based or oil-based inks are sufficient, offering low cost and environmental friendliness.
Ink parameters (such as viscosity and conductivity) for different brands of inkjet printers are not interchangeable; mixing them can damage the equipment. When selecting ink, always prioritize the model recommended by the equipment manufacturer and request the MSDS and compliance testing reports.
OBOOC inkjet printer cartridges use imported pigment raw materials, ensuring ink stability and featuring fast drying and high adhesion. Suitable for various non-permeable materials such as metals, plastics, and PE bags, they support high-definition printing at 600x600 DPI, have a long open-cap time, and are less prone to clogging, effectively reducing downtime maintenance costs.
Post time: Aug-03-2026