{"product_id":"solvent-ink-coding-aluminium-blister-pet-opp-uae","title":"Solvent Ink Coding for Aluminium, Blister Foil, PET \u0026amp; OPP | NEOTECH® UAE","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the Right Ink for Variable Coding on Difficult Packaging Surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndustrial Solvent Ink Coding for Non-Porous Packaging | \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrinting variable information onto glossy, coated or non-porous packaging can require a different ink formulation from ordinary paper-based coding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eApplications involving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAluminium foil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eBlister packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePET film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eOPP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMetallic stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eUV-coated paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eGlossy packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003emay require solvent-based ink formulated specifically for these surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne example is \u003cb\u003eHSAJET K4022si Thor Black Solvent Ink\u003c\/b\u003e, which HSA Systems identifies for these substrate categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy Substrate Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA code that prints correctly on porous cardboard may behave very differently on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePlastic film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eGloss coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eUV varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMetallised packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eImportant characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eInk adhesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDrying time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eRub resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePrint contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSurface treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eLine speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause material names alone do not determine printability, actual samples should be tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTypical Variable Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommercial coding systems can be used for information such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eBatch codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eLot numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eProduction dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eExpiry-related information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eProduct identifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eTraceability codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eBarcodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e2D codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eInternal manufacturing references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe printer\/software generates the content; the ink determines whether the resulting mark is suitable for the substrate and process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatured Ink — HSAJET K4022si\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHSA Systems positions \u003cb\u003eK4022si Thor Black Solvent Ink\u003c\/b\u003e for challenging non-porous packaging materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCurrent documentation identifies approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e45 ml cartridge fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e33 ml average delivered ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e2–3 second drying time, substrate dependent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e1-hour decap time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e12-month shelf life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImportant Buyer Guidance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBefore selecting solvent ink, confirm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePackaging material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCoating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSurface treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePrint location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eConveyor speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCoding machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCartridge technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eRequired code durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eEnvironmental exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eRegulatory requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA substrate sample test is preferable before volume production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFAQ - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHSAJET K4022si\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Why use solvent ink on PET or aluminium?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-porous surfaces generally do not absorb water-based ink like plain paper. Compatible solvent inks are formulated to provide adhesion and drying characteristics suitable for selected non-porous materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Can one solvent ink print on every plastic or foil?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e No. Even within PET, PE, OPP, aluminium or coated-paper categories, surface chemistry can vary. Testing the actual production substrate is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Is K4022si suitable for blister foil?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e HSA Systems specifically lists aluminium and blister foil among the intended application materials for K4022si.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHelpful Internal Links\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHP45si Solvent Ink Cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIndustrial Coding \u0026amp; Marking Consumables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePackaging Coding Solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContact NEOTECH® UAE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEOTECH® UAE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOperated by NEOLYN TECHNOLOGY LLC\u003cbr\u003eStore 13, Computer Building, Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, Dubai 44245, UAE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmail:\u003c\/b\u003e support@neotech.ae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisclaimer – NEOTECH® UAE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHSAJET, HSA Systems, HP and associated product or technology names belong to their respective rights holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpecifications and application information are based on HSA Systems documentation for K4022si. Drying time, adhesion, decap behaviour and delivered ink volume depend on substrate, operating environment and application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCustomers should confirm the exact cartridge reference, printer compatibility and substrate suitability before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLast Updated: 14 August 2026  (GST, UTC+4)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"HSAJET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53022063198528,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/neotech.ae\/products\/solvent-ink-coding-aluminium-blister-pet-opp-uae","provider":"NEOTECH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}