Optimized ink flow management for highlighters
As a global leader in the Science of Ink Flow Management, Porex has a broad portfolio of products to optimize your highlighter’s performance. POREX® highlighter nibs are designed with the perfect porosity and capillarity for the ultimate user experience . When paired with our reservoir using the optimal fiber type, density and wrap for your highlighter, this combination creates the perfect ink flow management engine for your specific highlighter design.
Benefits of POREX® highlighter ink flow management solutions include:
- Maximum ink flow delivery and utilization.
- Highest degree of leak protection with the optimal matching of nib and reservoir technology.
Reservoirs for Highlighters
Maximum ink utilization combined with leak protection
Nibs for Highlighters
Customize ink flow management with two nib technologies
Reservoirs for Highlighters
Maximum ink utilization combined with leak protection
POREX® reservoirs are formed from a controlled density of fibers in an extruded seal, allowing you to contain and deliver the maximum amount of ink to your highlighters.
Our reservoir media designed specifically for highlighters:
- Maximize ink utilization–Our customized ink flow management solution combines a nib and reservoir to deliver the maximum amount of ink.
- Ensure leak protection–Capillary forces and materials are customized to your specific highlighter’s requirements.
| XPE® Reservoirs | |
| Core Materials | Polyester Polypropylene |
| Exterior Materials | Extruded polypropylene Extruded nylon Extruded polyester Film and nonwoven |
| Applications | Coloring pens White board markers Highlighters Permanent markers and more |
| Inks | Water-based Solvent-based Metallics High pH |
| Customizable Options | Performance features Fiber types Fiber densities Wrap materials Sizes and dimensions |
Related Resources:
Brochure: Nibs and Reservoirs
Demonstration video: The Science of Ink Flow Management
Nibs for Highlighters
Customize ink flow management with two nib technologies
Porex offers two distinct nib technologies for use in highlighters depending on the specific design needs of the marker:
- POREX® sintered PE nibs are 3D-molded porous plastic nibs providing the ultimate in smooth writing feel and highly durable to keep their shape throughout the life of the highlighter.
- POREX® polyester nibs are a combination of polyester fiber and bonding resin, and are compatible with most inks including high solids/highly pigmented ink.
Manufactured into various customizable shapes, both types of nibs for highlighters deliver high ink flow to work in tandem with reservoirs to deliver a consistently positive writing experiences.
| Sintered Particle Nibs (PE) | |
| Nib Materials | Polyethylene (PE) |
|---|---|
| Writing Applications | Highlighters Coloring pens Stampers Whiteboard markers |
| Compatible Inks | Water-based Solvent-based |
| Customizable Options | Write-feel Ink flow Size and dimensions |
| Polyester Fiber Nibs (PET) | |
| Nib Materials | Polyester fibers (PET) |
|---|---|
| Writing Applications | Permanent markers Coloring pens Whiteboard markers Highlighters |
| Compatible Inks | Water-based Solvent-based Metallics |
| Customizable Options | Ink flow Capillarity Size and dimensions |
Related Resources:
Brochure: Nibs and Reservoirs
Demonstration video: The Science of Ink Flow Management