Oil-Penetrating CIJ Ink for Coding on Greasy and Oily Surfaces

Reliable Coding on Oily Surfaces with Oil-Penetrating CIJ Ink

When working in harsh industrial environments or high-speed food packaging lines, it's not uncommon for products to be exposed to light layers of oil, grease, or condensation. These surface conditions can interfere with standard inks, compromising code quality, durability, and legibility.

To solve this, Cyklop Needham has developed a high-performance oil-penetrating black CIJ ink that allows for consistent and permanent marking—even on contaminated or low-energy surfaces.

Designed for Challenging Surfaces

This MEK-based dye ink is specially formulated to print through oily films, adhering reliably to difficult substrates such as:

• Lightly greased or oily metal parts

• Plastic packaging films (e.g., OPP)

• Wax-coated surfaces

• Glass bottles with condensation

• Foil wraps and flow packs

The result is sharp, high-contrast codes that remain legible over time, even in tough conditions.

Key Benefits of Oil-Penetrating CIJ Ink

✅ Prints Through Oil and Grease

Maintains legibility and adhesion even when light surface contamination is present.

🖨️ Excellent Adhesion

Formulated for strong bonding to plastic films, waxy surfaces, and metals.

🎯 High Contrast

Produces bold, black prints that are easy to scan and read across a variety of packaging types.

🧪 Long-Term Durability

Resists smudging and fading over time, ensuring reliable product traceability.

🔄 Compatible with All CIJ Platforms

The ink can be re-formulated to match most CIJ printer brands and models, ensuring seamless integration with your existing systems.

Ideal for Industrial and Packaging Applications

The oil-penetrating black CIJ ink is suitable for a wide range of demanding use cases:

🛠️ Industrial Applications

• Automotive & aerospace components

• Metal fabrication and light engineering

• Greasy conveyor environments

🍱 Food Packaging

• Flow wraps, pouches, and films

• Canned goods with light oil residues

• OPP and other flexible packaging materials

This makes it an ideal coding solution for manufacturers who require resilience, accuracy, and reliability under less-than-ideal conditions.

Trusted Ink Expertise from Cyklop Needham

With over 60 years of ink development experience, Cyklop Needham continues to provide innovative inkjet solutions that help manufacturers reduce downtime, increase reliability, and ensure compliance—no matter the production environment.

Our in-house chemists can customize ink formulations for your specific CIJ printer and application needs, ensuring optimal print quality across a wide variety of surfaces and substrates.

Get a Quote or Request a Sample

📞 Call: +44 (0)1948 662629
📧 Email: enquiries@needham-ink.com
🌐 Website: www.needham-ink.com