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.
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.
Maintains legibility and adhesion even when light surface contamination is present.
Formulated for strong bonding to plastic films, waxy surfaces, and metals.
Produces bold, black prints that are easy to scan and read across a variety of packaging types.
Resists smudging and fading over time, ensuring reliable product traceability.
The ink can be re-formulated to match most CIJ printer brands and models, ensuring seamless integration with your existing systems.
The oil-penetrating black CIJ ink is suitable for a wide range of demanding use cases:
Automotive & aerospace components
Metal fabrication and light engineering
Greasy conveyor environments
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.
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.
📞 Call: +44 (0)1948 662629
📧 Email: enquiries@needham-ink.com
🌐 Website: www.needham-ink.com