Digital inkjet inks - Spanish sector EPD

The digital inkjet inks are generally defined as a suspension composed mainly of a liquid part (solvent mixture), a solid part (pigment or inorganic matter) and a dispersing component.

In baking decoration processes, inkjet inks undergo a chemical transformation in which the solvent mixture is burned off, leaving the pigment permanently fixed on the surface to which it is applied. This process gives the ink remarkable high temperature resistance and long-term durability.

The uses and applications for which digital inkjet inks are intended cover a wide range, from ceramic use (the most common) to more specific uses focused on industrial sectors such as flat and/or hollow glass decoration, textiles, tableware, automotive, construction, paper, wood, galvanized/glazeed metal surfaces and traditional and artistic ceramics.

Digital inkjet inks for the ceramic industry represent one of the most important innovations in this industrial sector.

They are specifically formulated for application with digital ceramic printers. Unlike traditional methods, they are printed directly on the ceramic through an inkjet printing process (dispersed through thermal or piezoelectric injectors), which allows the reproduction of high-resolution images.