Metal Deco Inks

DIC’s Metal Deco Inks are specifically formulated for printing on aluminium and tinplate substrates used in metal packaging. Developed for high-quality decorative finishes, these inks offer excellent adhesion, durability, and vivid colour output. They are ideal for both offset and UV printing applications, combining vibrant colour performance with technical reliability.

From two-piece beverage cans to collapsible tubes, our metal deco inks ensure colour consistency, excellent chemical resistance, and long-lasting finishes. Backed by the global expertise of the DIC Group and Sun Chemical, we are committed to innovation, regulatory excellence, and environmental responsibility.

General Applications

• Beverage cans
• Food cans
• Aerosol cans
• Closures
• General line packaging

Key Features

Whether you're packaging sparkling cans of beverages, gourmet foods, or luxury personal care products, DIC Inks offers a wide range of reliable and vibrant options. Key features include:

• Strong adhesion on both aluminium and steel surfaces
• Excellent resistance to scratches, heat, and chemicals
• High-definition colour reproduction for superior visual clarity
• Fast drying properties that enhance production efficiency
• Low migration and pleasant odour, ideal for food-contact packaging
• BPA-NI (Bisphenol A–Non–Intended) formulations
• Compliant with EU and FDA regulations for global food packaging

These inks are developed to deliver both aesthetics and safety in a single print, meeting visual and regulatory standards.

Solutions for 2-Piece Cans

DIC India’s Metal Deco inks for 2-piece aluminium cans are developed to deliver exceptional print quality and mechanical durability for beverage packaging. These inks are compatible with a range of overprint varnishes (OPVs), offering strong resistance to wear while maintaining visual appeal and performance during production.

SunDuo® Taupo

• Dry offset inks formulated for aluminium cans
• Compatible with both solvent-based and water-based OPVs
• Low misting and stable press performance with minimal ink build-up

Applications:

Ideal for printing beverage and beer cans, providing strong resistance to neck scratches, abrasion, and pasteurisation effects.

SunDuo® Comet

• Fast-curing inks tailored for aged short-cycle oven lines
• Suitable for creating tactile effects with minimal OPV application
• Uses non-modified polyester resin for improved performance on both tactile and non-tactile cans

Applications:

Optimised for beverage cans requiring both tactile and non-tactile finishes. Enhances production efficiency while reducing varnish usage.

Solutions for 3-Piece Cans

DIC India’s 3-Piece Can Metal Deco inks are formulated for high-performance printing on food cans, general line packaging, and closure cans. Engineered for strong adhesion, durability, and resistance to retorting and cracking, these inks deliver vibrant, long-lasting colours. The result is packaging that meets global safety and regulatory standards while maintaining a consistent visual appeal throughout its lifecycle.

SunTrio® Conventional Ink Series

SunTrio® Daimetal

• Developed for food cans, closures, and ends
• Excellent resistance to retorting processes
• High pigment concentration for consistent print quality

SunTrio® Toba

• Ideal for fish and meat-drawn cans
• Suitable for closures and crowns
• High resistance to cracking and retort conditions

Applications:

Recommended for 3-piece food cans, general line containers, and closures requiring high adhesion and reliable colour consistency.

SunTrio® UV Ink Series

Daicure NT

SunTrio® Daicure NT is a UV-curing sheetfed ink developed for coated metal surfaces. It delivers vibrant prints with fast curing and long-term durability and meets strict regulatory standards while maintaining safety, efficiency, and colour consistency.

• Optimised for multicolour presses without the need for interdeck lamps
• Superior resistance to retorting conditions
• Single-pigment bases ensure repeatable, accurate results
• Compatible with white enamel, clear, or coloured metal bases
• Conforms to the latest global safety and migration regulations

Applications:

Ideal for food cans, beverage containers, and robust metal packaging solutions.

Metcure

Metcure series is a UV-curing sheetfed ink range customised in India for General line can market. Designed to deliver economical print performance, these inks increase the productivity and offers strong adhesion . Their chemical durability and excellent adhesion properties make them a reliable solution desired faste

Key Features:

• Prints on white enamel, clear, or coloured coatings (not directly on bare metal)
• Fast print setting
• Increase line producitivty

Applications:

Ideal for high volume general line packaging, delivering vibrant, long-lasting finishes.

Ledcure

The SunTrio® Ledcure series offers an advanced solution for LED UV curing in metal packaging. Designed for compliance with global safety norms, these metal deco inks provide excellent adhesion, reactivity, and durability.

Key Features:

• Optimised for use on white enamel, clear, or coloured surfaces (not for direct-to-metal printing)
• Complies with current international regulatory standards
• Delivers high retorting resistance with suitable coatings
• Superior adhesion and reactivity for reduced cracking
• Compatible with various industrial LED lamp systems

Applications:

Ideal for general line, edible oil, and baby food cans.

Solutions for Aluminium Aerosol Cans, Collapsible Tubes & ROPP Caps

DIC India’s Tube & Monobloc inks are formulated to address the specific requirements of metal packaging, such as Monobloc aerosol cans and collapsible aluminium tubes. Designed for high-performance output, these inks offer superior adhesion, vibrant colour strength, and long-term durability while maintaining full compliance with safety and sustainability standards.

SunAltec® MB Plus

• Specially developed for Monobloc aerosol cans
• Mineral oil-free formulation with high pigment concentration
• Optimised for high-speed production efficiency

SunAltec® PES

• Designed for collapsible aluminium tubes
• Offers excellent gloss and adhesion on water-based coating systems
• Delivers strong resistance to chemicals and mechanical stress

Applications:

Ideal for aerosol cans and collapsible tubes requiring high durability and precision print quality.