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Digital Printin Taking Inkjet Inks & Coatings to a New Level

Your proactive partner for printing inks Marabu is a world-leading manufacturer of screen, digital and pad printing inks. The company is headquartered near Stuttgart, southern Germany – a region renowned for its pioneering technology and engineering prowess. For over 60 years, we have been developing inks that have repeatedly raised the bar for both industrial and graphic applications. In conjunction with our international subsidiaries and selected sales partners, Marabu offers high-quality inks in over 80 countries. For us, success is all about helping our customers achieve efficient...

Marabu inkjet inks Our experience is your competitive advantage In the world of digital printing, it is essential to find a The right ink for each and every printhead complete solution, and one that is tailored to the task Our goal is to develop the best possible ink for the in hand. To this end, Marabu offers combinations of corresponding inkjet printhead – leveraging our spec­ inkjet inks, primers and liquid coatings for users and ialist knowledge as an ink manufacturer and our deep original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). We leverage understanding of the specific technological demands...

Solvent-based inkjet inks for large formats MaraJet inks feature excellent adhesion on a broad Change-over without re-calibrating range of substrates – and are the industry benchmark MaraJet inks allow easy change-over, eliminating the need for brilliant large-format digital printing. Featuring a to re-profile the printer. For this reason, ink properties are broad colour gamut, crisp dot definition and exceptional precisely aligned with the requirements of the specific light fastness, e.g. for long-term outdoor use. In addition, printhead during the development phase. The ultra-fine they...

Super wide format Sample applications: • Scaffold sheeting • Large-format banners • Stage decorations • Vehicle advertising • Backlit displays

UV-curable inkjet inks for rigid and flexible substrates Each type of inkjet printer has its own requirements when it comes to inks. Flat-bed printers demand the best adhesive properties and high durability. Printers for both rigid and flexible substrates require the right balance between good adhesion and flexibility. With UV roll-to-roll printers on the other hand, it’s all about flexibility. The UltraJet product line offers the right ink for each and every printer type. What they all have in common are brilliant colours and a broad colour gamut. Moreover, they boast excellent printing...

Sample graphic applications: • Signage • POP/POS displays • Exhibition decoration • Backlit displays

Water-based inkjet inks for textile applications As is the case with screen printing, water-based inks are the preferred choice for digital printing of textiles. Traditional reactive, acid and disperse textile inks require sophisticated pre- and post-treatment – knowledge that often only textile specialists possess. In graphic digital printing houses these skills are less common. With subli­ mation inks such as TexaJet post-treatment is relatively simple. These inks offer digital printers the flexibility they seek for a broad range of commercial textile applications on pre-treated...

2 in 1 – the hybrid sublimation ink For water-based textile printing inks, Marabu offers the ideal entry-level solution based on a new generation of products: our hybrid sublimation inks are ideal for both conventional transfer and direct printing on pre-treated polyester fabrics. The inks deliver outstanding results on all systems employing Epson printheads. A deep, rich black, paired with intense colours, ensures brilliant print quality and an impressive colour gamut. The wide variety of applications includes all textiles with at least 60 % polyester and rigid materials pre-coated with...

Primer, finishing, protection – liquid coatings Liquid coatings were originally designed to protect Marashield UV: a host of new possibilities printed substrates from chemical or mechanical damage. Our new UV-curable liquid coatings offer entirely new But they can be put to many other uses. Marabu offers possibilities to users who employ flat bed and roll-to-roll two different technologies: Marashield UV (UV-curable) digital printers for graphic and industrial applications. UV primers enable them to master difficult substrates, such as glass or polypropylene. The coatings are applied as...

Marashield WA: reap tangible benefits Marashield UV and WA coatings – the benefits in brief: Water-based protective coatings are a smart alternative • ower material costs: liquid coatings are far less expensive L to conventional laminating films for flexible substrates. Marashield WA from Marabu provides made-to-measure solutions for vehicle fleet graphics, self-adhesive films, fine-art prints, and much more besides. Perfectly matched coatings and inkjet inks, and roll-to-roll coatings provide an automatic workflow, delivering superior results and significant savings. than laminating films....

Research and development Always thinking ahead When it comes to quality and productivity, our inks and Quality begins with raw materials liquid coatings raise the bar every time. This process of We leave nothing to chance – starting with the suppliers continuous improvement is based on more than 60 years’ of our raw materials. Long-standing, reliable partnerships in-depth expertise and experience. And it is complemented ensure that only the best, purest raw materials go into by our proactive philosophy of “thinking ahead”. That our inkjet inks. And our inks are manufactured to the means...

Quality control Marabu inkjet inks offer exceptionally consistent quality across all batches and in line with precise specifications. All inks are passed through a multiple filtration process, and feature exceptionally high sedimentation stability. Long-term stability Thanks to the latest laser diffraction analysis techniques, we can closely observe stabilisation of pigment dispersions. This means that we can guarantee long-term stability for one year. Light-fastness and weathering Marabu tests long-term effects using simulated accelerated weathering according to DIN standards, as well as...