A cyan ink built for waterbased flexo lines
This product is a waterbased cyan flexographic ink for packaging work where colour consistency matters from the first roll to the last. It is used on compatible packaging lines for printed cartons, sleeves, inserts and other converter applications where the blue-green side of cyan must stay steady across batches.
The formulation is made for day-to-day production in South African converting plants, including sites in Durban, Pinetown, Prospecton and inland depots that deal with changing warehouse temperatures and regular power interruptions. It is mixed for practical use on press, with stable colour response, good laydown and a manageable drying profile on suitable absorbent stocks.
If your line needs a cyan that can be tuned for a specific print target, our team can work from drawdowns, retained samples or press-side trials to settle the shade before full production. That helps cut waste, especially when you are running short jobs or time-sensitive packaging for food, personal care or promotional packs.
Where this cyan suits best on the floor
Waterbased Flexo Cyan suits converters printing on paper, board and other absorbent packaging substrates that accept waterbased systems. It is a practical choice for corrugated overprints, folding cartons, wraparound labels on suitable stock and secondary packaging where clarity and consistency are more important than extreme gloss.
It is also used where a converter needs the same cyan across multiple jobs, or where a brand asks for a familiar tone that must be held within a narrow window. If your packaging goes through municipal recycling streams or customer return schemes, a waterbased system can be easier to manage in clean-up than some solvent-heavy options, provided the substrate and press setup are correct.
- Paper and board packaging
- Corrugated overprints
- Secondary packaging and inserts
- Short and medium production runs
- Jobs that need repeatable shade control
Sizes, supply options and batch planning
We supply this cyan in practical production quantities for converter use, from trial packs through to fuller batch supply. Common ordering sizes are 1 kg, 5 kg and 20 kg, with larger packs available for regular production schedules. For plants running several lines, we can help plan stock so you are not left short during a busy week or forced to change shade mid-job.
For consistent output, many customers keep a retained batch on file and order against the same reference number. That makes it easier to match future print orders, especially when work is split between Jacobs, Durban South or another supply point and the final run happens at a different site.
- Trial packs for drawdowns and press approvals
- Standard production pails for regular runs
- Batch retain support for repeat orders
- Nationwide deliveries to converters in South Africa
Press setup, drying and utility needs
This ink is designed for waterbased flexo systems, so the main setup checks are the same ones your press crew already knows: anilox selection, pH, viscosity, plate condition and substrate readiness. It does not need special gas supply. Electrical power is required only for the normal press, pumps, mixers and drying kit already used on the line.
Drying performance depends on the machine speed, coating weight, substrate porosity and the drying arrangement in place. In Durban humidity can slow drying, so it is worth checking airflow and dryer temperature before a production start. For inland sites the issue is often dust and heat, so keep lids closed and mix thoroughly before use.
- Compatible with standard waterbased flexo set-ups
- No special gas line required
- Normal plant power for press and drying equipment
- Best results when pH and viscosity are checked at start-up
- Allow for local humidity, dust and stock moisture changes
Care, storage and servicing on site
Keep the container sealed when not in use and store it in a cool, dry area away from direct sun. Do not leave opened product standing beside a hot press for long periods, because water loss changes viscosity and can shift shade. If you are working in a coastal plant, watch for moisture carry-over from the room air and keep a lid on the mix tray whenever possible.
Routine care is simple: stir before use, check colour drawdown after adjustment, and clean the press train before changing out to another ink family. Our team can assist with production troubleshooting, coating compatibility checks and press startup support when the job is fighting you. A quick check at the start can save a costly re-run later on, especially where load shedding has broken up the shift and the line comes back up cold.
What to confirm before you place the order
To supply the right cyan for your job, we need a few practical details from the converter or packaging buyer. The more exact the brief, the faster we can match the ink to your line and substrate. If you already have a target sample, send that with the enquiry form on our contact page so the colour lab can compare it against the working formula.
- Substrate type and finish
- Press type and line speed
- Target shade or retained sample reference
- Expected run length and pack size
- Drying method and press conditions
- Whether the job needs a stricter tolerance for repeat runs
If the job also needs security features or a paired verification step, we can advise on the right companion system. For regular customers, batch retain records and production notes make reordering much easier, especially when the same pack goes out to several branches or contract converters.
Key facts
| Product type | Waterbased cyan flexographic packaging ink |
|---|---|
| Primary use | Packaging print on paper, board and compatible absorbent stocks |
| Available sizes | 1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg and larger production packs |
| Application method | Flexographic press with standard waterbased ink system |
| Utility needs | Normal electrical supply for press and drying equipment, no special gas line |
| Support options | Colour matching, trial batch making, press startup support and batch retain library |
