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Why should you control viscosity

Viscosity is the keystone of flexo color, mileage, and drying — inks, coatings, varnishes, and adhesives. One extra Zahn second can jump ink use 25–50%. Call 800-249-0337.

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Two reasons to run viscosity: competition and cost. Flexo buyers now want the look of other processes. Inside flexo, FTA-award houses set the bar. Shelf packs have to stand out: clean impression, right color, register. Viscosity moves color, printability, fade, resistance, and drying. Same story on coatings, varnishes, and adhesives, not only ink.

What's in this guide

  • Quality needs a steady cup
  • How to set the running viscosity
  • By hand
  • Water is different
  • Automatic controller

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