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Continue ShoppingThe blocking of printed sheets in the pile is a result of insufficient drying of inks or coating. If inks or coating are still wet, they can set off, i.e. they are transferred to the printed sheet in contact.
The sheets stick together. Especially while using high gloss coatings, blocking may occur. Due to their product characteristics, these coatings dry more slowly than others.
The optimal dryer setting is individual (IR and hot air). In the pile, temperature should not be above 35°C. Do provide sufficient exhaust air during the drying process. After a long machine running time, the air contains humidity. If this humidity condenses on the printed sheets, inks and coating may become wet again (laundry effect). Reduce the pressure in the pile
If too much fountain solution (>25%) emulsifies into the ink, drying is slowed down. Check your ink/fountain solution balance.
A high application of inks slows down the drying process. If possible, reduce your ink application. Also, the ink type affects drying time. Fresh, low odour or migration less inks normally dry more slowly than oxidization drying inks. Choose faster inks if needed.
Anti-set-off powder provides space between the printed sheets in a pile. Choose the appropriate powder. A high substrate‘s grammage generally requires coarse granularity (attention: scratches). Also compare with: Insufficient scratch and scuff resistance.
If your coating amount is too low, inks are partly exposed and blocking can be the consequence. But be careful: A very high coating application slows down drying. Choose an anilox roller with an appropriate cell volume
Block resistance is a characteristic of the coating layer. Depending on the coating, this characteristic differs among coatings. Please contact our Technical Services for your consultation.
We recommend a substrate with a faster penetration behaviour.
Still have open questions? Contact us and we will support you with the application.
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