Professional Leveling Agent for Water-Based Ink | Chemi Tech Improves Print Smoothness

In printing production, water-based inks often suffer from leveling issues such as orange peel, cratering, or uneven texture, which directly impact the appearance of prints and customer satisfaction. These problems typically stem from mismatched surface tension between ink and substrate or improper drying conditions.  

Chemi Tech specializes in developing and producing leveling agents for water-based inks, providing systematic solutions to these challenges. Our leveling agents reduce surface tension and promote uniform ink spreading, significantly improving the smoothness and gloss of printed surfaces.  

The solution involves three steps:  

Step 1: Problem diagnosis and analysis. Sample testing identifies the specific causes of leveling issues, such as substrate affinity, ink viscosity, or environmental factors.  

Step 2: Formula adaptation and addition. Recommend a suitable leveling agent model based on the situation, add it to the ink system at a specific ratio, and mix thoroughly to ensure compatibility.  

Step 3: Printing test and optimization. Conduct small-scale tests under actual production conditions, adjusting the dosage and drying parameters until ideal leveling is achieved.  

Case Study:  

A printing enterprise using a water-based ink for paper packaging frequently experienced localized cratering and orange peel, reducing yield. After analysis by Chemi Tech’s team, Chemi Tech 302 leveling agent was recommended at 0.5% addition with optimized drying temperature. The result was a smooth, uniform print surface with no orange peel, and significant quality improvement as reported by the customer.  

Chemi Tech leveling agents offer strong compatibility, low dosage, and stable performance, suitable for various substrates and ink systems. We provide end-to-end technical support to help customers achieve rapid quality breakthroughs.