who is using Flint inks?

[Albert Noel]

I've been trying to figure out a new ink-set to try for the last few months.
In general we aren't very happy with our current inks from H/S. They were great for the longest time, but within the last year or so have had real issues with batch consistency and issues with dry times.
According to the supplier, there's no issue that they know of. I'm not really interested in trying anything else from them and would like to jump ship.

I tried getting some samples of some Toyo inks with no luck (which is great, as ive heard people are having trouble with them too)
We've been though Hostmann, Sun, Vanson and tried a set from rycoline/the printing ink company. None of them have met our expectations.

I've always been curious about Flint's inks, but haven't used anything from them in about 9 years.

Can anyone comment? suggest a series? or perhaps another manufacturer that's readily available in Canada?
Needs to set fast, reasonable duct fresh, rapid turnaround, aq coatable, (offline UV and laminating if needed) good strong colour but dry times are the important thing.

would really appreciate some help.
thanks!

[gordo]

Since you're thinking of jumping ink suppliers you might want to try a smaller, probably more responsive "craft" ink supplier like The Printing Ink Company, Rycoline Inc.

Contact:

Peter Welfare
The Printing Ink Company, Rycoline Inc.
145 Westcreek Drive
Vaughan, ON
905-850-3905

They have a video on YouTube: YouTube - The Printing Ink Company: An Introduction

[Albert Noel]

as i said in my initial post, we've tried inks from them. we didn't have very good results. They insisted it was the best series for our needs but didn't run very well at all.
it was the diamond series. i dont know, it may be worth a second look, but i'm hesitant.

[Cornishpastythighs]

Have used Flint ink for some time now and although not ecstatic about them they perform well on our presses both conventional and UV. From what I remember in Canada you have pretty much tried most of the ink suppliers. A couple I dont see on your list are Siegwerk, INX or Wikoff. They could have some presence in Canada but not sure how much local technical support you would get

[Cornishpastythighs]

INX International - Ink & Coating Solutions
Siegwerk: Canada
Wikoff Color Corporation Canada Inc - Ontario - Concord - (905) 669-1311 > 411.ca

Albert I found these links for you, looks like they are represented in Canada.

[gordo]

as i said in my initial post, we've tried inks from them.

Oooops! Sorry, I missed that mention.


Cornishpastythighs mentioned INX and Wikoff - I've not had particularly good experiences with them. :-(

gordo

[RGPW17100]

Havent used flint in many years but when we did I was not happy with it. They had three lines and each had some problems. Have you tried Superior? We are currently using the Van Son Vivid line. It is pretty good but I think it is a cheaper line. I like Superior. Had pretty good luck with it and it was a company that is smaller so you had good tech support and delt with people who know their product.

[dkelley]

I've used UV Flexo and waterbased inks from Siegwerk for sometime now with very good results.
I would be comfertable recommeding them to anyone

[Kramer68]

Currently using Flint ink black on heatset newsprint, non-heat newsprint, and gloss paper. Love the stuff. (3 different sets of blacks).

[nhprinter]

Currently using Flint ink black on heatset newsprint, non-heat newsprint, and gloss paper. Love the stuff. (3 different sets of blacks).

Hope this wasn't yours:

Ramp from Route 128 to I-95 North will be closed for evening commute

I'll second the suggestion for Superior inks. The Biolocity line is incredible as long as you run the Mid-Tack. I didn't have good luck with the low tack.

I also had good luck with Wikoff's Resolution line in a test, but decided to stick with Superior.