Standard Line and Clean Print Tint Sleeves
Conversource Tint Sleeves are the choice of flexographic printers for overall tinting, flood coating and varnishing. The precision-ground, continuous surface eliminates press bounce associated with using printing plates.
Tint Sleeves, also known as flood coaters, are tint cylinders comprised of precision-ground polymeric tubing.
Tint Sleeves lay down continuous uniform solid colors or overcoats such as varnishes. Tint sleeves are also an excellent choice for applying primers and adhesives.
Conversource carries a full line of Tint Sleeves in EPDM, silicone, and rubber compounds in a variety of durometers (hardness). Our full line covers the most commonly used and challenging water-based, solvent, and UV based inks. Excellent product selection for varnishes and adhesives as well.
Features
- Wide variety of tint sleeves to meet every flood coating need from printing solids to applying varnishes
- Broad selection for applying adhesives and other coatings as well
- Extended wear resistance options available
- Excellent rating for quality and results
Benefits
- Improves print quality by providing excellent solid color printing
- Reduces defects in color reproduction
- Provides smooth and consistent lay down of laminates and overcoats
- Eliminates bounce associated with using plates
- Allows for faster and longer press runs
- Improves productivity
Please note: Not all products we supply are listed on this page. For specific inquiries, please contact us.
Standard Line EPDM Rubber Tint Sleeves
EPDM
Black
55 - 60
Durometer
EPDM Standard Line Black | Tint Sleeves
Features
- Standard rubber tint sleeves; go-to for most printing applications
- Best choice for UV ink applications
- Wide operating temperature range (up to 300o F)
- Custom Cut to width specifications, upon request
Benefits
- Excellent coverage
- Well suited for broad range of applications
- Good wear resistance when using water-based and UV inks
Application Ratings
- Water-based inks: A+
- Alcohol-based inks: A+
- UV inks: A+
EPDM
White 70
Durometer
EPDM Standard Line White | Tint Sleeves
Features
- White EPDM is harder than Black for heavier inks or varnishes
- Best choice for UV ink applications
- Wide operating temperature range (up to 300o F)
- Custom Cut to width specifications, upon request
Benefits
- Excellent coverage
- Well suited for broad range of applications
- Good wear resistance when using water-based and UV inks
Application Ratings
- Water-based inks: A+
- Alcohol-based inks: A+
- UV inks: A+
High Performance Specialty Tint Sleeves
CLEAN
PRINT
Gray 45
Durometer
CLEAN PRINT Gray | Tint Sleeves
Features
- Urethane (synthetic rubber) ultra smooth surface
- Gray in color
- Custom Cut to width specifications, upon request
Benefits
- Provides extremely smooth lay-down
- Eliminates orange-peel effects on the substrate
- Excellent coverage
Application Ratings
- Water-based inks: A+
- Alcohol-based inks: A+
- UV inks: A
BUNA
Orange 60
Durometer
BUNA Orange | Tint Sleeves
Features
- Specially formulated for resistance to naptha, solvents, and glycerences.
- Works well with solvent and water-based inks but is not recommended for UV applications
- Custom Cut to width specifications, upon request
Benefits
- Excellent coverage
- Low compression, high abrasion resistance and high tensile strength
- Excellent wear resistance
Application Ratings
- Water-based inks: A
- Alcohol-based inks: A+
- UV inks: Not Recommended
NEOPRENE
Black 60 or 90
Durometer
NEOPRENE Black | Tint Sleeves
Features
- This is the go-to tint sleeve when alcohol, solvents or other caustics are being used
- Better wear-resistance compared to EPDM material
- Good choice for UV ink applications
- Custom Cut to width specifications, upon request
Benefits
- Improved wear-resistance
- Excellent coverage
Application Ratings
- Water-based inks: A
- Alcohol-based inks: A
- UV inks: A
SILICONE
White 60 or 90
Durometer
SILICONE White | Tint Sleeves
Features
- Silicone is a good choice for food safe applications
- Withstand higher temperatures than EPDM (up to 450o F)
- Custom Cut to width specifications, upon request
Benefits
- Excellent coverage
- Longer life span compared to EPDM
- Clean lay-down of water, alcohol and UV applications
Application Ratings
- Water-based inks: A
- Alcohol-based inks: A
- UV inks: A+