UV & LED FLEXO INKS
With regulations becoming more and more diverse, it is mandatory having a partner who takes all measures into account. The inks from DSLs partner Paragon Inks are not only of a high quality, but being adapted all the time to suit the industries demand.

Food packaging friendly inks within LM regulations.

All production takes place in one facility guaranteeing zero tolerance.

The lacquers are also perfectly usable por the finishing on digital machines.
We know that there many producers of inks for flexography on the market. But only one already received the British Queens Award for Enterprise and the Scottish Export Award, both of which are only given to outstanding companies supplying highest quality.
AURA RANGE - UV & LED CURING
The UV Flexo AURA range has been developed
for optimum performance on all types of flexo-printing units equipped with UV
(MPM) drying. This is a premium product manufactured using G.M.P. and
state of the art dispersion techniques, conforming to exacting quality
standards. For use on all web fed UV flexo presses; developed for optimum
performance on all types of flexoprinting units equipped with UV
drying.The LED Flexo AURA range is designed specifically for all types of flexo presses, fitted with LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology. The system is suitable for metering roll, chamber and bathed anilox inking systems.
The system lends itself to a wide range of indirect food contact applications where supported and unsupported stocks are used, such as SAL, IML, WARL, sachets, flexible packaging and carton sleeve packaging, offering complete heat stability.
Curing speed :
> 100 m/min
Curing type :
Ultra Violet (free radical)
Typical densities :
(Optimised process weights at 150 m/min) Yellow 0.95 - 1.15 Magenta 1.35 - 1.45 Cyan 1.35 - 1.45 Black 1.40+
Volume recommendations (cm3/m2) :
Process work 2-4 cm3/m2
Line or Type 4-6 cm3/m2
Solids 5-7 cm3/m2
Compliance :
Swiss Ordinance and EuPIA guidelines for indirect food packaging
> 100 m/min
Curing type :
Ultra Violet (free radical)
Typical densities :
(Optimised process weights at 150 m/min) Yellow 0.95 - 1.15 Magenta 1.35 - 1.45 Cyan 1.35 - 1.45 Black 1.40+
Volume recommendations (cm3/m2) :
Process work 2-4 cm3/m2
Line or Type 4-6 cm3/m2
Solids 5-7 cm3/m2
Compliance :
Swiss Ordinance and EuPIA guidelines for indirect food packaging
Substrates :
– excellent performance on machine coated paper, top coated synthetic substrates, foils
– good perfomance, but testing advised, on thermal active papers (when over lacquered)
Combination Printing :
– excellent performance on UV Letterpress, UV Flexo, UV Primoflo, UV Flexo / Duct Varnish, UV Screen (for the latter is testing advised)
– testing advised for water-based Flexo
Special note :
food packaging & migration compliant.
– excellent performance on machine coated paper, top coated synthetic substrates, foils
– good perfomance, but testing advised, on thermal active papers (when over lacquered)
Combination Printing :
– excellent performance on UV Letterpress, UV Flexo, UV Primoflo, UV Flexo / Duct Varnish, UV Screen (for the latter is testing advised)
– testing advised for water-based Flexo
Special note :
food packaging & migration compliant.
LUNA RANGE
- UV & LED CURING
The UV Flexo Luna range is a core ink system, being Benzophenone, ITX and BDK free it has been developed for use on inline UV flexo presses, giving optimum performance in all types of flexo printing units equipped with UV (MPM) drying.
As a core ink system, the Luna range complies to the EuPIA Exclusion Policy, but is not recommended for indirect food packaging without the presence of an absolute barrier, such as glass or metal. The Luna range follows Paragon Inks exacting standards of GMP processing and quality.
The range lends itself to a wide range of applications including self-adhesive labels, wet glue applications, sachets, IML, PVC shrink sleeving, carton and board applications, ticket and tags.
Curing speed :
> 100 m/min
Curing type :
Ultra Violet (free radical)
Typical densities :
(Optimised process weights at 150 m/min) Yellow 0.95 - 1.15 Magenta 1.35 - 1.45 Cyan 1.35 - 1.45 Black 1.40+
Volume recommendations (cm3/m2) :
Process work 2-4 cm3/m2
Line or Type 4-6 cm3/m2
Solids 5-7 cm3/m2
Compliance :
compliant to the EuPIA Exclusion Policy: Benzophenone, ITX, BDK and 369 free
> 100 m/min
Curing type :
Ultra Violet (free radical)
Typical densities :
(Optimised process weights at 150 m/min) Yellow 0.95 - 1.15 Magenta 1.35 - 1.45 Cyan 1.35 - 1.45 Black 1.40+
Volume recommendations (cm3/m2) :
Process work 2-4 cm3/m2
Line or Type 4-6 cm3/m2
Solids 5-7 cm3/m2
Compliance :
compliant to the EuPIA Exclusion Policy: Benzophenone, ITX, BDK and 369 free
Substrates :
– excellent performance on machine coated paper, top coated synthetic substrates,foils
– good perfomance, but testing advised, on thermal active papers (when over lacquered)
Combination Printing :
– excellent performance on UV Letterpress, UV Flexo, UV Primoflo, UV Flexo / Duct Varnish, UV Screen (for the latter is testing advised)
– testing advised for water-based Flexo
Special note :
potential for use on indirect food packaging, on the condition that Food Packaging Compliance (FPC) can be demonstrated
– excellent performance on machine coated paper, top coated synthetic substrates,foils
– good perfomance, but testing advised, on thermal active papers (when over lacquered)
Combination Printing :
– excellent performance on UV Letterpress, UV Flexo, UV Primoflo, UV Flexo / Duct Varnish, UV Screen (for the latter is testing advised)
– testing advised for water-based Flexo
Special note :
potential for use on indirect food packaging, on the condition that Food Packaging Compliance (FPC) can be demonstrated
GAIA RANGE
A first to market, the LUNA Gaia system is a unique solution, assisting printers, converters, brand owners and retailers to meet their goals for environmentally sustainable packaging developments. The LUNA Gaia system consists of a full range of inks and complimenting coatings, specifically designed to be used on compostable packaging. The LUNA Gaia system has been fully tested and certified to EN13432 for heavy metals and fluorine. The LUNA Gaia inks reflect the core LUNA range, exhibiting the same press and print performance, colour strength, fluidity, stability, quality. Benzophenone, ITX, BDK and 369 free and developed for use on in-line UV flexo presses, giving optimum performance in all types of flexo printing units equipped with UV (MPM) drying. This ink range has the potential for use on indirect food packaging, on the condition that Food Packaging Compliance (FPC) can be demonstrated.
Are you overwhelmed with the huge number of suppliers and tired of searching the right product for your process?
Do not spend any more time and money and let DSL assist you in finding the perfect ink for the job, freeing capacities for yourself and your production.
Do not spend any more time and money and let DSL assist you in finding the perfect ink for the job, freeing capacities for yourself and your production.

1. Schedule a meeting.
Let our technicians know where you want to go and what your challenges are.

2. Make a plan.
Together we will create a specific plan to accomplish your goals.

3. Save time and money.
Succeed in getting your business on the next level.