Sun Chemical has launched SunPak PowerPace in North America, the newest generation of vegetable-oil based sheetfed offset process printing inks.
Designed to optimize productivity on super high-speed presses when printing on folding carton applications, this new ink technology features excellent press color stability, fast drying and extremely low misting properties. These inks can reduce the time and number of sheets required to yield desired colors, resulting in less paperboard waste during and after printing.
“We are delighted to present the SunPak PowerPace ink range to our North American customers,” said Jim Bishop, Product Manager of Offset Packaging Inks, Sun Chemical. “The newest solution from our PACE varnish technology line improves ink stability and consistency on super high-speed presses and enables a more sustainable workflow through reduced board waste. SunPak PowerPace meets the demands of our industry partners for environmentally friendly solutions that don’t compromise on performance.”
SunPak PowerPace inks are compatible with a wide range of paper stocks, including low integrity paperboard. Formulated to reduce delamination of clay coatings during high-speed print operations, these inks also help reduce the frequency of blanket washes. This new ink technology allows lower ink settings during the printing process, lending to higher print fidelity and a wider ink and water window. With 10-20% lower water settings needed during the lithographic process, SunPak PowerPace dries more rapidly than standard conventional sheetfed inks.
SunPak PowerPace inks provide excellent results on all sheetfed presses but were specifically developed for the newest super high-speed printing machines, running at 21,000 iph+. The color strength of these inks has been optimized to provide enhanced mileage: SunPak PowerPace inks are ISO2846:1 compliant, supporting G7 requirements, and meet Graphic Measures International (GMI) standards. With high levels of bio-renewable materials and no environmentally problematic PTFE wax, SunPak PowerPace provides a more sustainable ink option for printers.
Sun Chemical also developed HydroPace 500, a fountain solution that synergizes with the SunPak PowerPace inks. HydroPace 500 works well with press blankets and several high-speed application aqueous coatings—all designed to improve the overall efficiency of any pressroom.
