ITW Trans Tech: Pad Printing Ink: Type R

INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: Read Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Prior To Use

Ink Type R is a one or two-component product supplied in paste form. Increased product resistance can be expected when used as a two component system.
• Single Component:
Thinner ( if needed ) should be thoroughly mixed with the ink prior to using. During printing, the ink viscosity may be adjusted with thinner.
• Two Component:
Ink and hardener should be thoroughly mixed prior to adding thinner (if needed). During printing, the ink viscosity may be adjusted with thinner. Under most conditions, ink pot life will not exceed 8 hours.

A retarder may be added to slow drying rate during printing. ( normally for high room temperatures or multi-color use ) Recommended room temperature 70-78 degrees F. Recommended room humidity 30-50 %

Special Additives:
• For cliché oxidization / rusting problems use Anti-Corrosive Ink Additive RO.

ADDITIVES: (See Additives Chart for more listings)

Hardeners: (mixing ratio, ink to additive)
• LMN HARDENER ( 10 : 1 Ratio by weight) For most applications.
• LMN-1 HARDENER ( 10 : 1 Ratio by weight) More ultraviolet light and abrasion resistant but requires additional drying time.

Thinners:
THINNER VDS 1015 (5 to 20 % by weight) Faster
THINNER VDS 380 (5 To 20 % by weight) Medium
THINNER VDL 380 (5 To 20 % by weight) Slower

Retarder:
VZ 380 RETARDER (1 To 3 % by weight)

Anti Corrosive:
RO ANTI-CORROSIVE INK ADDITIVE (2 % by weight)

DRYING & CURING: (See Ink Drying & Curing Times Chart )
Ink TYPE R dries to the touch within 15 – 30 seconds at room temperature. Drying time may be reduced with forced hot air at 200 – 400 degrees F. Normally, full cure is achieved after two to three days depending on curing temperature time; and humidity. Heat curing is necessary for better adhesion and performance results.

COLORS: (See Color Availability Chart )
Ink Type R is available in:
• 23 Standard Opaque Colors
• Standard Metallic Colors
• Process colors
• Custom Colors Available Upon Request

NT (non-toxic) Inks
Our NT Series Inks conform to US C.O.N.E.G. Legislation and European Standard EN 71, part 3 Safety of Toys (1989). For special applications (examples: Medical, Automotive, MIL-STD) please contact us.

USE & STORAGE INFORMATION
(For more detailed information see Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Type R Ink.

Ink Type R:
Stir ink thoroughly before removing from container. Reseal lid tightly after using.
Shelf Life: One year (in original sealed container)

HARDENER: Reseal container immediately after using. Hardener is humidity sensitive. As moisture is absorbed, the viscosity first increases, then starts forming crystals. Do not use when crystals first appear. Shelf Life: one year (in original sealed container)

THINNER: Reseal lid tightly after using. Shelf Life: two years (in original sealed container)

RETARDER: Reseal lid tightly after using. Shelf Life: two years (in original sealed container)

STORAGE OF ALL PRODUCTS: At room temperature 60 to 80 Degrees F with low humidity.

Ink Type R: Recommended Printing Substrates

Ø : Indicates substrate may require flame curing.
# : Indicates substrate may require pretreatment.

Substrate: Name / Chemical Name	ASTM / ISO Abbreviation	Plastics Family	Trade Name
THERMOPLASTICS	.	.	.
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene	ABS	ABS	Cycolac
Polyoxymethylene #	POM	Acetal	Delrin
Polybutylene Terephthalate	PBT	Polyester	Hytrel
Polymethyl Methacrylate	PMMA	Acrylic	Acrylite
Celluose Acetate	CA	Celluosic	Tenite
Polycarbonate	PC	Polycarbonate	Lexan
Polyester	SP	Polyester	Valox
Polyetherimide	PE1	Polyetherimide	Ultem
Polyethylene #	PE, HDPE, UHMW	Polyolefin	Petrothene
Polyethylene Terephthalate	PET	Polyester	.
Polypropylene #	PP	Polyolefin	.
Polystyrene	PS, HIPS	Polystyrene	.
Styrene-Acrylonitrile	SAN	Copolymer	.
Styrene-Butadiene	SBP	Copolymer	K-Resin
THERMOSET	.	.	.
Urea Formaldehyde Resin	UF	Urea	BakeLite
METALS	.	.	.
Brass	.	.	.
Copper	Cu	.	.
COATINGS & PAINTS	.	.	.
Miscellaneous Coatings & Paints	.	.	.
OTHERS	.	.	.
Formica	.	.	.
.	.	.	.