Hartness-Inks Benefits
Sustainability Uvaclear ink provide glass decorators and package designers a route to meeting packaging sustainability goals. Uvaclear is a UV-curable ink that reduces carbon footprint by reducing volatile emissions and reducing energy usage. Uvaclear bright colors are prepared using heavy metal-free pigments, and comply with all environmental regulations. Due to its organic nature, Uvaclear ink can be easily removed during glass recycling without contamination. In addition, Uvaclear does not add any additional waste to the waste stream unlike other labels used on glass.
Economic Uvaclear ink has a lower applied cost than many other labeling options due to low energy usage, improved line speeds, and reduced ink usage. Uvaclear ink requires minimal energy to cure. Ink cures by ultraviolet light in 1/4 second, and does not require any additional energy to cure. Uvaclear ink can be applied at minimal film thickness to achieve higher quality of image, thus producing more bottles per kilogram in ink.
	Design on Demand Brand differentiation is key for today's packaging designers, but often comes with added costs. Changing a design is as easy as changing a screen. Uvaclear is optimal for running short promotional runs and commemorative designs. Direct printing with Uvaclear eliminates the need to pre-order or stock large numbers of brand labels.
Durability In combination with the proprietary glass pre-wash, Uvaclear ink provides outstanding durability on glass. The patented system reacts with the glass and the ink to provide superior adhesion to the glass, allowing bottles to withstand all conditions within a bottling line.
Ease of Use Uvaclear is a one component ink that allows decorators ease of use without additional mixing or adjustment. Uvaclear ink is direct printed onto glass using high speed printing machines (up to 200 bottles per minute). Container can be handled immediately after discharged from the printing machine.