Economy-priced Heatset Black and
Colors
Econotherm is our premium heatset web offset ink. The Econotherm line consists of many tack-rated "sets", ranging from high tack sets like "Econotherm 2" suitable for high-quality miniweb printing all the way down to low tack sets like "Econotherm 6", necessary for printing on newsprint. Within each tack range, different Econotherm "sub-series" are available, each designed to solve a certain problem or maximize a certain feature. Econotherm heatset Blacks offer superior transfer, drying, gloss, trap, and blue tone. Econotherm heatset Colors have the requisite color strength, good gloss, rub and scratch resistance, drying, transfer and press stability that all heatset inks aspire to. Unlike the Nova family of premium heatset inks, Econotherm is only available in process colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow & Black).
Econotherm is designed to run on the most glossy coated stocks all the way down to better grades of newsprint with good results. Econotherm Process Colors will run optimally with Econotherm Black in first or fourth-down position, but they will also work with any other conventionally formulated heatset black ink or color. The Econotherm Color tack sequence puts blue slightly above red, and red slightly above yellow.
Most Econotherm inks are considered "Special Order" inks or "Custom" inks, which both carry a reduced discount for orders of less than four drums per color (see "How we price our products").
The proper choice of which Econotherm Black and Color to use for a specific application is the single most important factor in determining whether or not Econotherm will work on press, so always make an effort to contact us or read as much literature as you can before ordering a Econotherm or any other finished ink from Kerley.
Below is a table featuring what tacks are available in the Econtherm Heatset line:
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Miniweb & Hi Basis Coated |
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Hi Gloss for Hi Basis Coated |
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Hi Gloss for Med. Basis Coated |
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Med. Basis Wt. Offset & Coated |
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Lo Basis Wt. Offset & Coated |
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HS Newsprint & Groundwood |
Econotherm "ET"
Series Heatset Black & Colors
Econotherm 2, 3, 4 & 5 "ET" black and colors are formulated for above average scuff resistance. Use Econotherm "ET" series heatset black and colors when you encounter unusual "buildup" or scuff-off in the folder or later in the bindery, or if the press oven is inadequate in drying capacity. Ovens older than 25 years or shorter than 20 feet (7 meters) are usually not adequate. Nova "ET" black and colors are available as "special order" products only.
Econotherm "NS"
Series Heatset Colors
Gain an opportunity to play the heatset game with Econotherm 3, 4, 5 & 6 "NS" series economy-priced process colors! Econotherm "NS" series are as glossy, strong, and scuff-resistant as any high-volume heatset web set available today. But if you're faced with severe price competition, then you might want to try Econotherm "NS" series heatset web offset process colors.
