Inkcups has launched the T2 and BB Series, digital inks engineered with sustainability and durability in mind.
The T2 digital ink is specially designed for Tritan plastic and is claimed as the only digital ink for this substrate that does not require pre-treatment. After a rigorous testing process, Inkcups has formulated T2 for drinkware manufacturers who want to speed up their operations while ensuring adhesion to Tritan products.
Tritan, a BPA-free durable plastic, is becoming increasingly popular as a result of the growing movement to help the environment and reduce waste, noted Inkcups. The company added that T2 provides highly durable and long-lasting image reproduction on Tritan that will not crack or chip.
BB produces high-quality graphics with superior adhesion on ultra-flexible products. With the invention of the BB Series, Inkcups stated that it has resolved the long-standing industry challenge of achieving full-colour graphics on flexible bottles without chipping, cracking or distorting after only a short period of time or following the ‘squeeze test’.
Ideally suited for soft and flexible plastics, common BB digital ink applications include bicycle water bottles, stadium cups, sports bottles, shakers and infuser bottles. The ink is compatible with Inkcups’ suit of digital printers. Pre-treatment is necessary before decorating plastic bottles with the BB ink. This formulation is a combination of a flame treatment followed by a primer.
Inkcups is a supplier and manufacturer of digital inkjet equipment, pad printing equipment, laser platemakers and corresponding supplies, with direct sales, technical support and warehouse locations in the US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Hong Kong and other global locations. Inkcups manufactures machines for a wide range of industries including apparel, drinkware, promotional, electronic, medical, sporting goods and automotive markets.
T2 and BB Series digital inks are engineered and manufactured in the US and available for order now.
