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MatriX-Intaglio™: The Gold Standard in High-Security Printing Ink for Unmatched Protection
When security is the primary concern, MatriX-Intaglio™ inks are among the best on the market. Our unique combination of high-performance inks and security features enables us to provide a solution for virtually any application.
Intaglio Ink: The Cornerstone of Global Security Printing and Document Protection
Intaglio ink, a specialized type of ink, plays a vital role in security printing. Known for its unique properties and distinct application process, intaglio ink has become a hallmark of high-quality, secure documents and banknotes worldwide.
Unveiling the Unique Properties of Intaglio Ink: Consistency, Stability, and Durability
Intaglio ink comprises finely ground pigments and a viscous binder that gives it a thick, heavy consistency. This characteristic enables the ink to hold its shape when applied to paper or polymer substrates. In addition, intaglio ink allows for superior color stability and durability, ensuring that printed material maintains its integrity over time.
MatriX-Intaglio™ ink on rollers
Intaglio Ink and Engraving: A Perfect Union for Tactile, High-Quality Printing
The use of intaglio ink is closely associated with the engraving technique. This process involves creating images or text by pressing marks into a metal surface, usually copper or steel. The engraved areas, or recesses, are filled with intaglio ink, while the unengraved portions remain ink-free. Then a plate is wiped clean—leaving only the intaglio in its recessed areas. A high-pressure press forces the substrate against the plate and transfers ink to it, resulting in a raised tactile print. The combination of intaglio ink and the intaglio printing technique allows for the creation of exceptionally detailed images and microtext, which are challenging to reproduce without access to the original plates.
The Art of Protection: How Intaglio Ink Enhances Security and Beauty in Document Printing
Essential documents like banknotes and passports often utilize intaglio ink in printing, incorporating key elements such as portraits, serial numbers, and complex designs. Including these features bolsters the security of the printed items and adds to their visual allure, highlighting the exceptional accuracy and artistry of intaglio printing.
Fortifying Documents: MatriX-Intaglio™ and Its Security-Boosting Features
We can deliver with MatriX-Intaglio™ the following security features:
IR transparency
Intaglio ink can be delivered with special pigments that disappear under infrared light. That feature ensures that security documents can be verified in various use cases.
Fluorescent ink
This type of ink emits a bright, visible light when illuminated with UV light. It can be used to create a hidden feature only visible under UV light.
Optically variable ink
This type of ink changes color when viewed from different angles and can be used to create a unique and easily recognizable feature that is difficult to replicate.
Ultra-covert and forensic security features
MatriX-Intaglio™ ink can be delivered with security features that can only be detected with proprietary detectors (security printer’s level 3 features) and forensic signatures (level 4 security features).
In Conclusion
MatriX-Intaglio™ ink is an essential component in security printing, providing unparalleled protection against counterfeiting while simultaneously elevating the artistry of the printed document. With its distinctive properties and compatibility with the intaglio printing process, intaglio ink will undoubtedly remain prominent in secure documentation.
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