The test with AQUAFUZE was printed on Grafityp’s AE38C
After comprehensive testing, Mutoh has confirmed that its AQUAFUZE water-based UV ink can be used in combination with Grafityp’s professional-grade AE38C cast media for vehicle and object wrapping applications.
This joint technical initiative confirms that AQUAFUZE, Mutoh’s low-odour hybrid ink technology, is fully suited for demanding 3D wrapping scenarios, including conforming to deep recesses and curves.
Comprehensive testing – conducted jointly by both companies – demonstrated excellent media compatibility and mechanical performance. The tests included stretch performance up to 185%, tensile strength evaluation, and peel force measurements under different lamination timings.
Markku Pietarinen, global product manager, Graphics, UPM Adhesive Materials, said: “This collaboration shows that water-based ink technology can now reliably handle the more challenging wrap applications that were traditionally the domain of solvent-based printing systems.”
AQUAFUZE combines the safety of water-based chemistry with the performance expected in high-demand wrap jobs – making it suitable for print professionals seeking safer, low-VOC working conditions.
Stephan Heintjens, general manager applications, Service & QA, Mutoh Europe, added: “With AQUAFUZE, print professionals no longer need to choose between environmental responsibility and application versatility.”
This technical validation provides a solid foundation for both companies to jointly communicate proven wrapping solutions based on thoroughly tested ink and media combinations.
The test with AQUAFUZE was printed on Grafityp’s AE38C, a cast film that has proven itself in the market as a well-known and highly rated solution for demanding applications. Combining a thin 50 µm profile with Air Escape technology for bubble-free application and a low-tack adhesive for easy repositioning, AE38C offers exceptional conformability to complex shapes and up to 10 years of outdoor durability, making it a trusted partner for high-end projects with more sustainable inks.
