Trelleborg printing blankets approved for food packaging

Printing blanket manufacturer Trelleborg has received accreditation from independent testing institute ISEGA for both its Rollin and Vulcan range of printing blankets, confirming that they can safely be employed in the printing process of food packaging.
 
ISEGA is an independent testing institute with the capability for analytical and consulting work in the pulp, paper and board; plastics; packaging and consumer goods; and colors, lacquers, additives and other chemicals markets.
 
Thomas Linkenheil, PA director at Trelleborg Engineered Systems, said: ‘The food packaging industry is fast becoming a growing and highly attractive market for Trelleborg, so to receive such an industry wide sought after certification is a remarkable achievement.
 
‘The fact that not one, but both of our core blanket ranges have been recognized by the prestigious standard, makes the accreditation even more special.’
 
Trelleborg has recently unveiled two new blankets in its range. The Vulcan Kart-One is a hybrid blanket that has been carefully developed for use with both conventional and UV inks. The new cost-efficient blanket is claimed to offer a long service life, an exceptionally high smash resistance and excellent print quality. The new Rollin LibiX has also been purposefully developed for the packaging market, and is suitable for use with both conventional and UV inks and incorporates a solvent-free carcass.