Whether UV, water, or solvent-based, inks are shrinking to the occasion.

By Tom Polischuk

Uvisleeve from Fujifilm Sericol is another UV flexo ink that is designed to address issues brought about by the shrink process. Jon Fultz, marketing manager, packaging, highlights several of Uvisleeve’s key attributes as very low COF, low odor chemistry, maximum shrinkage so as not to interfere with film shrinkage, and the availability of a high-opacity white ink. The requirement for low COF comes into play in the seaming operation. It allows the sleeves to be seamed and run across sleeve applicators at high speeds.