Flint Group Launches Water-based Hydrokett ZEN System

Flint Group has launched a new generation of water-based ink technology called Hydrokett ZEN, developed for narrow web label and packaging applications.

Designed with ease-of-use in mind, Hydrokett ZEN was developed using the concepts and ideals of innovation and continuous improvement – or kaizen. Converters using these new inks will experience -

• Nearly Zero maintenance
• An ink that is Easy to use
• A product that works for Numerous applications

Some of the benefits of Hydrokett ZEN include:

• Strong press stability, high speeds, low maintenance, consistently high print quality, reduced waste, and reduced press downtime
• Strong ink adhesion to a variety of substrates
• Improved dot sharpness

According to Flint Group, its beta test customers have been extremely pleased with the results of Hydrokett ZEN. Originally designed for paper applications, the inks are also well suited for film and customers running on both materials have been able to reduce their ink inventories. The inks can be provided in a finished ink system, or in a blend vehicle and color concentrates for dispensing.