Overcoming Ink Leveling Challenges: Chemi Tech's Professional Ink Leveling Agent Solutions

In printing production, the leveling effect of ink directly impacts the final product's visual quality and tactile feel. Common issues such as uneven ink spreading, surface orange peel texture, micro pinholes, or insufficient gloss not only affect appearance but can also reduce the product's overall grade and customer satisfaction. These pain points often stem from an imbalance in the ink system's surface tension, poor wetting on the substrate, or loss of flow control during the drying process.

Addressing these specific needs, Chemi Tech's professional series of ink leveling agents provides precise solutions. Our leveling agents, designed with special chemical structures, effectively adjust the ink's surface tension, promoting its uniform spread and rapid leveling on the substrate. Simultaneously, they improve the ink's wetting and adhesion to various base materials, preventing defects caused by poor wetting.

The application steps are clear and straightforward: First, select the appropriate Chemi Tech leveling agent model based on your ink system (e.g., solvent-based, UV) and substrate material (e.g., plastic, metal, paper). Second, conduct a small-scale trial before full production. The recommended addition is typically 0.1%-2% of the total ink weight, with fine-tuning based on trial results. Then, uniformly disperse and incorporate the leveling agent during the ink formulation stage, ensuring thorough mixing. Finally, perform a press test to observe the leveling effect, gloss improvement, and defect reduction, and determine the optimal process parameters.

We served a packaging printing company that consistently faced issues with ink edge retraction and localized dull gloss when printing high-end labels on a specific type of polyester film. By introducing a specific Chemi Tech ink leveling agent and following the adaptation and adjustment steps above, they achieved a uniform, bright ink layer with a mirror-smooth surface, resulting in products that gained customer approval.

Chemi Tech is committed to providing professional chemical solutions to help printing enterprises enhance their product presentation and competitiveness. Contact us for technical support and product samples tailored to your specific leveling challenges.