Inkjet Inks for Printing on Metal

Great Inks for Metal Printing Applications

printed aluminum can for energy drink cropped without background Printing service providers and OEMs rely on our inks to achieve exceptional print quality on metal surfaces.

Kao Collins inks are compatible with a wide range of TIJ, Piezo, and CIJ technologies to suit every printing system.
Our inks are specially formulated to deliver stunning visual effects and longevity for industrial printing on metal substrates.

Solvent-Based Inks

marking coding foil package Solvent-based inks offer reliable and high-quality results for printing on metal surfaces.

At Kao Collins, we provide solvent-based inks compatible with various printing systems, including HP and Funai.

Our inks are packaged in factory-new cartridges, ensuring optimal performance and consistent output.

Inks	Description
SIGMA Solvent Inks for HP 45si Systems	Benefits SIGMA is a high-performance solvent-based formulated explicitly for HP printers. Suitable for non-contact food packaging Excellent adhesion on metal surfaces, ensuring durable and long-lasting prints. Resistant to harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures and moisture. Available in five colors and black Fast drying time, allowing for increased productivity and reduced production timelines. Reduced maintenance costs with lesser equipment Lower VOCs due to sealed cartridges Low power consumption
NEXXO Solvent Ink for Funai Zion	NEXXO is a premium solvent-based ink developed for Funai printers. Benefits Superior adhesion Exceptional resistance to abrasion and chemicals Supports high-speed printing High legibility No downtime and service contracts Lower VOCs and odors 90% reduction of environmental footprint Hazardous cleaning solvents are not required

Inks

Description

SIGMA

Solvent Inks for HP 45si Systems

Benefits

SIGMA is a high-performance solvent-based formulated explicitly for HP printers.
Suitable for non-contact food packaging
Excellent adhesion on metal surfaces, ensuring durable and long-lasting prints.
Resistant to harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures and moisture.
Available in five colors and black
Fast drying time, allowing for increased productivity and reduced production timelines.
Reduced maintenance costs with lesser equipment
Lower VOCs due to sealed cartridges
Low power consumption

NEXXO

Solvent Ink for Funai Zion

NEXXO is a premium solvent-based ink developed for Funai printers.

Benefits

Superior adhesion
Exceptional resistance to abrasion and chemicals
Supports high-speed printing
High legibility
No downtime and service contracts
Lower VOCs and odors
90% reduction of environmental footprint
Hazardous cleaning solvents are not required

Curable Inks

Kao Collins produces high-quality curable Inks with rapid drying capabilities, exceptional adhesion for water-proof results, and abrasion and chemical resistance.

Inks	Description
TESLA LED-curable For leading DOD printing technology	Produce high-quality results without the risk of substrates being compromised by heat-producing mercury lamps. Benefits Low-heat curing using LED lamps Energy-efficient curing process for reduced power consumption Resists peeling and cracking Chemical and abrasion resistance Wide color gamut with CMYKLcLmW ink sets Ozone-free production Superior wetting for even coating
QUANTA EB-Curable For leading DOD printing technology	Uses safe electron beam technology for advanced curing capabilities. Benefits No odors or VOCs Safe Eco-friendly No photoinitiators Withstands harsh environmental conditions. Fast curing speed and low energy consumption Excellent print quality with sharp and precise images
ULTRA UV-curable Inks For leading DOD printing technology	Benefits Instant curing and reduced production time Excellent adhesion and durability on metal substrates High opacity and color vibrancy Broad compatibility with different DOD technology.

Inks

Description

TESLA LED-curable

For leading DOD printing technology

Produce high-quality results without the risk of substrates being compromised by heat-producing mercury lamps.

Benefits

Low-heat curing using LED lamps
Energy-efficient curing process for reduced power consumption
Resists peeling and cracking
Chemical and abrasion resistance
Wide color gamut with CMYKLcLmW ink sets
Ozone-free production
Superior wetting for even coating

QUANTA EB-Curable

For leading DOD printing technology

Uses safe electron beam technology for advanced curing capabilities.

Benefits

No odors or VOCs
Safe
Eco-friendly
No photoinitiators
Withstands harsh environmental conditions.
Fast curing speed and low energy consumption
Excellent print quality with sharp and precise images

ULTRA UV-curable Inks

For leading DOD printing technology

Benefits

Instant curing and reduced production time
Excellent adhesion and durability on metal substrates
High opacity and color vibrancy
Broad compatibility with different DOD technology.

Water-based Ink

Our patented nanodispersion LUNAJET ink offers an eco-friendly water-based option for achieving water-proof results on non-porous substrates, including flexible films. Increased pigment concentration reduces the amount of ink for even printing.

Inks	Description
LUNAJET Water-based Pigment For leading DOD printing technology	For applications where eco-friendliness and low VOC emissions are crucial, patented water-based LUNAJET provides an excellent solution for printing on metals. Benefits Environmentally friendly with low volatile organic compound (VOC) content. High color saturation and sharpness Fast drying time and excellent smudge resistance No solvents or photoinitiators Superior coverage supports less ink consumption Excellent adhesion and durability on various metal substrates Flexible after drying

Inks

Description

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LUNAJET

Water-based Pigment

For leading DOD printing technology

For applications where eco-friendliness and low VOC emissions are crucial, patented water-based LUNAJET provides an excellent solution for printing on metals.

Benefits

Environmentally friendly with low volatile organic compound (VOC) content.
High color saturation and sharpness
Fast drying time and excellent smudge resistance
No solvents or photoinitiators
Superior coverage supports less ink consumption
Excellent adhesion and durability on various metal substrates
Flexible after drying

Industries Using Kao Collins Inkjet Inks

We meet the challenges of printing metal products and packaging for companies using TIJ, Piezo, and CIJ technology. Industrial inkjet technology offers businesses many opportunities for printing on metal substrates like these and more.

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Using only the highest quality materials, we strive to create industrial printing inks that stand the test of time.

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Inkjet Inks for Printing on Metal

Great Inks for Metal Printing Applications

Solvent-Based Inks

SIGMA

NEXXO

Curable Inks

TESLA LED-curable

QUANTA EB-Curable

ULTRA UV-curable Inks

Water-based Ink

LUNAJET

Industries Using Kao Collins Inkjet Inks

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