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Alden & Ott Printing Ink Company G-3 Paper Inks

Alden & Ott Printing Ink Company G-3 Paper Inks is the 3rd generation of Galaxy paper inks utilizing the latest advances in graphic arts raw materials virtually eliminating the need for press-side additives. The re-wet ability of the ink is un-matched by any other water-based flexographic printing ink introduced to the industry to date. The open time, great color strength, and low viscosity set this paper ink system apart from the competition.

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper

Features: High Color Strength, Long Open Time, Low Viscosity, Printability

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type
Substrates

Paper and paperboard

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Works well on both analog and digital plates.
  • Excellent printability and open time on solids, type, screens and combination printing when used with high line anilox rolls and various doctor blade systems.
  • Available in a wide range of strengths from 2.0 – 5.0 bcm on standard Pantone® Formula Guide colors and 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.8 bcm systems for process printing.
  • Available in lightfast and non-lightfast colors; and in SWOP process colors upon request.
  • Excellent Re-Wet
  • Clean Printing
  • Virtually Maintenance-Free
  • Great Color Strength
  • Low Viscosity

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Primary Uses

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Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH9.2 - 9.8--
Viscosity (3 zahn cup at 25°C)12 - 17Inches