Looking for a rock solid inkset for Gracol output

[t.zone]

We are looking to switch our 4C inkset to something that adheres to ISO standards for color, is stay open, and can be laminated (low wax?). Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, t.

 

[macphenom]

We are a G7 master printer and use VanSon VS3 inks. Very high quality, laser safe after 72 hours and can be laminated or UV coated with no problems. Most if not all of the major ink manufacturers will have an ink that fit your criteria.

 

[t.zone]

Thank you for your suggestion, Macphenom.

We are adding environmentally responsible to the list of criteria. Would anyone out there happen to know if it is even possible to find a "green" inkset that is suitable for Gracol Output? And I don't mean the color green, you know the green I mean.

 

[Bret Hesler]

We are using two ink sets from Ink Systems, one is half the VOC of normal ink, the other is VOC free (at a price premium). We also tested the Biolocity series from Superior (don't recall if this is VOC free or just reduced VOC). All ran very well, and had no trouble hitting Gracol.

Bret

 

[macphenom]

Thank you for your suggestion, Macphenom.

We are adding environmentally responsible to the list of criteria. Would anyone out there happen to know if it is even possible to find a "green" inkset that is suitable for Gracol Output? And I don't mean the color green, you know the green I mean.

VanSon has a new set, Vs Zero. No VOC's, G7 capable.

 

[dimitri]

I would think that most ink companies would offer something of the sort if they want to be in business these days.
T., what does 'stay open' mean?

 

[RGPW17100]

Stay open is ink that wont skin. You run a single shift and not worry about the ink skinning in the fountain. Also you dont usually have to skin the ink cans that have not been used for days so less ink to toss.