Originally a division within LexJet, S-OneLP is the No. 1 provider of Michelman in-line and off-line primers in the U.S. and Canada, and we’re now providing an expanded portfolio of best-in-class and cutting-edge products for digitally printing labels and flexible packaging on HP Indigo presses. We are the first digital-dedicated supply and support team in the fast-growing label and flex-pack printing industry!
At S-OneLP, we provide essential products, unparalleled service, technical know-how and integrated solutions from some of the best brands in the industry, such as Protect-all, Toray America and Kustom Koatings. If you are interested in entering the digital flexible packaging market or evolving your presence there, we now offer pre-laminated films, thermal laminates and customizable films. In addition, our portfolio of products will soon include a greater selection of primers and over-print varnishes for both prime and durable label applications, and custom coatings for all print and finishing jobs.
LexJet is the number one distributor of Michelman In-Line Primers in the US and Canada. Michelman provides the ONLY HP certified primer for your HP Indigo Press. If you have any issues with priming via your ILP unit, please contact us immediately. We have tons of technical experience and are here to help. If you don’t see something that fits your needs, please check out the custom section.
The first step in priming is making sure that the substrate will wet out properly by checking the dyne level of the substrate with dyne pens. If the dyne is 42 or higher, than no Corona treatment is necessary. However, if it is lower than 42, we recommend that the substrate is corona treated immediately before it is primed. We recommend 2 watts x width of material in feet (12” = 1) x speed in feet. If you are running 120ft per min, and running 12” material, I would set the corona treater to 240 watts. You can corona treat the material and then check it with the dyne pens to verify that the corona treatment brought the dyne level to 42 or higher. Determining Dyne Level of a Substrate
The most important part of laying down primer is laying down the proper coat weight. This is determined by using an anilox roller with the proper cell depth. For synthetics, we recommend a cell depth of 3.9. The line screen isn’t as important, but 400 is recommended. It is important that the anilox roller is cleaned after use daily (water with 5% ammonia works best for DigiPrime), and sonic cleaned at least once every quarter. Cleaning Anilox Rollers If it isn’t then it will start to lay down less primer than 3.9, and you may run into ink adhesion issues. As for speed and heat settings, refer to Patrick’s advice here…“with drying temp of around 90c or slightly below, running at around 35 meters per minute or 120 feet per minute.”
Now that you have corona treated and primed the substrate, the next step before printing is to make sure that it was primed properly. You would use the DigiPrime Indicator Solution for that. Here is a video that we made on how to use the DigiPrime indicator solution.
If you don’t see something that fits your needs, please check out the custom section.
DigiPrime Primers can be applied via flexo or gravure.
DigiPrime: To check for proper coating coverage with these primers, we recommend the DigiPrime (MI-001) Indicator Solution.
Sapphire: To check for proper coating coverage, we recommend the Sapphire Indicator Solution.
Topaz: To check for proper coating coverage, we recommend the Topaz 17 Indicator Solution.
We're proud to introduce a new line of Over Print Varnishes from Michelman that are both UV cured and Water Based. Now the brand you trust for your primers covers all your narrow web label and flexible packaging needs. This provides you with a bullet-proof solution for ink adhesion and functional protection. If you don’t see something that fits your needs, please check out the custom section.
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We love to custom formulate. If you have a specific primer or over print varnish need that you don’t find in our current line up; please let us know. No order is too small or too large.
DigiLume products are DigiPrime® with the proprietary PreLume® additive to give you the ability to check for even coating under black light for an error free application - saving you time and money.
Levia Custom Digital Coatings offer exceptional adhesion and extended shelf life for various thicknesses of unique substrate applications.
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