Supercolor, a global high-tech manufacturer of printing inks for labels and packaging, has launched its latest Dual Cure Ink Series, engineered to cure under both LED UV and conventional mercury UV systems. This innovation provides label converters with unmatched flexibility, superior print quality, and significant operational cost savings.

Dual Cure: One Ink, Two Curing Systems

Traditional UV inks are typically optimized for either LED UV or mercury vapor UV curing, requiring printers to manage separate ink inventories when operating mixed curing equipment. Supercolor’s Dual Cure technology eliminates this limitation—allowing the same ink to achieve full cure, high adhesion, and consistent performance on both systems.

This dual compatibility is ideal for:

Mixed curing environments where presses have a combination of LED and mercury lamp stations.

Pressrooms transitioning to LED UV but still operating conventional UV equipment.

Co-manufacturing operations that share jobs between different curing setups.

Technical Advantages for Print Quality

Supercolor’s Dual Cure Inks deliver:

1. Exceptional color vibrancy & gloss across coated papers, films (PP, PE, PVC), and metallic substrates.

2. Stable curing at high speeds, ensuring sharp image reproduction and consistent coverage.

3. Lower curing temperatures under LED, minimizing substrate deformation for thin and heat-sensitive materials.

4. Excellent scratch, abrasion, and chemical resistance, extending product durability.

The result is reduced waste, improved shelf impact, and consistent brand color reproduction—all critical for high-value label and packaging applications.

Operational and Economic Benefits for Printers

- Reduced Ink Inventory — One versatile ink series eliminates the need for separate LED and conventional UV inks.

- Lower Energy Costs — LED curing can cut energy consumption by up to 50% compared to mercury lamps.

- Extended Equipment Life — LED lamps last significantly longer, lowering replacement frequency and downtime.

- Increased Press Uptime — Instant on/off LED operation eliminates warm-up delays and boosts throughput.

- Future-Proof Investment — Printers can adopt LED technology at their own pace without sacrificing print consistency.

“The Dual Cure series is the bridge between today’s printroom realities and tomorrow’s technology standards,” said [Name], R&D Director at Supercolor. “It gives converters the freedom to run any curing system with the same ink, ensuring both performance and cost efficiency.”

R&D and Manufacturing Excellence

Supercolor’s Dual Cure Inks are developed in 8 advanced laboratories and manufactured at the company’s 36,000 m² fully automated facility with an annual capacity of 12,000 tons. Multi-stage precision filtration guarantees nano-grade particle stability—critical for protecting printheads in digital applications and ensuring smooth ink transfer in flexographic and offset systems.

All formulations comply with EU RoHS and REACH environmental regulations, supporting brand owners’ sustainability goals while delivering high-performance, application-specific solutions for global markets.

For more details on Supercolor’s Dual Cure Ink Series and technical advantages for label printing, connect info@supercolorgroup.com.