SunSpectro Solvaplast
Suitable for printing on the exterior of polyolefin films, these solvent-based inks offer good printability, gloss and excellent mechanical strength.
Solutions for Flexible Film Applications
Count on Sun Chemical Inks, Coatings and Adhesives for Your Flexible Film Printing Applications
In the ever-evolving world of flexible packaging, Sun Chemical stands at the forefront, offering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored for film applications. Our comprehensive range of products, from advanced inks to specialized coatings and adhesives, is designed to meet the unique challenges of film packaging.
With a focus on quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, Sun Chemical’s solutions are crafted to enhance product appeal, durability, and performance. Whether it’s ensuring vibrant print quality on various film substrates or providing eco-friendly options, our commitment to pioneering flexible packaging technologies positions Sun Chemical as a key partner in driving your packaging success.
Surface and Reverse Printing on a Wide Variety of Films
Elevate Your Printing with SunSpectro® High Performance Inks
Unlock unparalleled efficiency in your pressroom with the SunSpectro family of inks. Specially formulated for high-speed surface and reverse printing, these inks are your solution for boosting productivity without compromising on quality. Learn more about the SunSpectro family of inks for your printing needs and experience a seamless blend of speed, versatility, ease, and durability.
⦁ Optimized for High-Speed Printing
⦁ Versatile for Multiple Substrates
⦁ Easy Cleanup and Resolubility
⦁ Durable and Resistant
SunSpectro Sunsharp
Designed for consistent high-speed printing with no defects, SunSpectro Sunsharp inks help you improve productivity and customer satisfaction.
SunSpectro SolvaGreen
Suitable for organic and natural-food packaging, these flexo and gravure solvent-based inks feature naturally derived resins and additives.
Lamination Printing on a Wide Array of Substrates
SunStrato®
Increased pressroom productivity is possible with the high-performance solvent- or water-based SunStrato ink series. Designed for laminated packaging applications on a wide variety of substrates, SunStrato inks perform well at high speeds, offer strong adhesion and bond performance and deliver a wide color range.
Key attributes of SunStrato inks:
⦁ A boost to pressroom productivity
⦁ Unmatched performance at high speeds
⦁ Strong adhesion and bond performance
Inks for Flexible Packaging – Surface, Reverse and Lamination Printing
SunUno®
The global family of SunUno inks provide high bond strengths with both solvent-based and solvent-free lamination technologies to optimize pressroom operations. These high-strength colors provide shelf standout for brands and high-quality packaging for today’s competitive industry and are formulated specifically for both surface and reverse print adhesive lamination applications across an extensive range of flexible packaging substrates.
The ability of the SunUno series of inks to print at the highest quality with one single ink on both surface and lamination applications is unique and unprecedented in the industry, and offers converters the benefits of ink consolidation on multiple presses as well as minimal inventory.
SunUno Solimax
Sun Chemical’s SunUno Solimax is a workhorse system with the widest versatility in terms of films and adhesive compatibility. It also offers converters the benefits of ink consolidation on multiple presses.
SunUno Solimax AP
Certified as Vinçotte-TÜV for use on “OK Compost” packaging, SunUno Solimax AP provides a single platform that can cover multiple end-use applications.
SunUno Solimax EL
SunUno Solimax EL multi-purpose inks were designed for lamination, reverse and surface printing. One ink system for flexo printing across a variety of flexible packaging substrates.
Electron Beam Flexo Ink Technologies for Film and Plastic Packaging
SunBeam® EB Flexo
Step into the future of flexo printing with the SunBeam EB Flexo family of electron beam-curing inks. Designed to thrive on a wide variety of film and plastic substrates, these inks are your solution for rapidly changing job requirements in film and plastic packaging applications. Some key highlights about the ink series include:
- Unmatched Wet Trapping Capabilities
- Superior Print Quality
- High-Speed Printing Efficiency
- Eco-Friendly VOC-Free Solution
Learn more about our SunBeam EB Flexo and our energy curable solutions for flexible film.
Unlock the Potential for Digitally Printed Packaging with DigiStrato and DigiSpectro Inkjet Inks
Innovation Leadership
Aiming to be the preferred ink partner in the digital transformation journey of printers, SunJet has developed cutting-edge water-based inks to meet the complex needs of flexible packaging. These innovative solutions complete an extensive portfolio, including the Ultra Low Migration (ULM) UV inks series, to redefine the use of inkjet technology in packaging and narrow web printing.
DigiStrato and DigiSpectro Inkjet Lines for Sustainability
Designed for packaging sectors with rigorous safety and quality standards, such as food, beverage, and cosmetics, our DigiStrato and DigiSpectro inkjet inks line highlights SunJet’s commitment to sustainability. These inks offer odor-free prints, enhanced resistance and minimal migration, showcasing significant advancements towards more eco-friendly printing solutions.
Commitment to Excellence and Sustainability
With its ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and sector-specific solutions, SunJet aims to meet the dynamic needs of the printing and packaging industries. Their dedication towards crafting a future that merges innovation with sustainability, ensures safer products and a healthier planet through advanced digital printing solutions.
Coatings for Digital Package Printing
Innovative Range for Digital Printing
Sun Chemical’s SunEvo offers a comprehensive range of analog applied coatings, including specialized primers, overprint varnishes, adhesion promoters, and lamination adhesives. These products are designed to integrate seamlessly with digital inks, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in digital package printing for a variety of sectors such as flexible packaging, labels, folding cartons, and corrugated industries.
Collaboration and Sustainability Focus
SunEvo coatings emphasize collaborative innovation and sustainability, partnering with OEMs, press manufacturers, and packaging converters to set new industry benchmarks. Notably, the alliance with HP Indigo has led to the development of UV varnishes that improve the durability of digitally printed labels and offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional lamination, supporting a circular economy and aligning with global sustainability goals.
Benefits of Choosing SunEvo
These coatings are tailored for versatility, efficiency, and superior quality, ensuring enhanced print quality on various substrates and compatibility with digital inks for a durable and resistant finish. By focusing on streamlining manufacturing processes and reducing waste, SunEvo coatings not only advance digital printing innovation but also contribute to environmental responsibility, embodying a commitment to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
A Full Lineup of Coatings for Film, Foil and Paper
Sun Chemical offers a full lineup of coatings that can enhance packaging, enable sustainability, engage the senses, increase functionality, and create impact. We have coatings that offer a sensory experience, deliver a functional barrier, and add flexibility to adapt to varying packaging conditions.
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SunInspire™
SunInspire specialty coatings are designed to turn that first moment of truth into a captivating experience, engaging consumers’ senses and popping on the shelf.
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SunFuse™
SunFuse is the epitome of adhesive innovation. Our comprehensive range is meticulously crafted to meet and exceed diverse demands of flexible packaging applications, including heat and coldseal options.
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Functional Barrier Coatings
Our functional barrier coatings, ranging from our SunBar® oxygen barrier enhancements to overprint varnishes and adhesives to mono-material packaging are designed to extend shelf life and preserve your packaged goods safely.
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SunSpec™
With our SunSpec range of specialty coatings, you’re not just meeting industry standards for food contact packaging—you’re exceeding them.
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SunSys™
In the demanding world of industrial lubricants, SunSys stands as a steadfast protector, ensuring your products remain secure and uncontaminated.
A Toolkit for Printers/Converters to Manage Brand Colors
SunColorBox
Sun Chemical’s SunColorBox is the color management toolkit redefining the standards of sustainability and consistency in the industry.
Ideal for converters aiming for uniform brand colors across global production facilities, SunColorBox integrates seamlessly into a fully digitized workflow, from initial design right through to the press.