ITW Trans Tech: Pad Printing Ink: Type UVE

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Ink Type UVE is supplied in a liquid form. The ink is formulated for sealed ink cup systems. Recommended cliche depth for pad printing is 25 microns. The ink has a printable range between 18 to 28 microns, depending on application. The ink can be applied single or double hit. If applying double hit adding clear binder to the ink may be advisable for maximum curing.

The ink viscosity is ready to use out of the container. The ink may be adjusted with thinner as needed. Slow thinner may be added to slow drying rate during printing (normally for high room temperatures or multi-color use).

CAUTION: UV ink is light-reactive. Avoid long term direct exposure to UV light when using. Yellow Plexiglas machine guarding is advised. Recommended room temperature 70-78 degrees F. Recommended room humidity 30-50 %

ADDITIVES: (See Additives Chart for more listings)

Thinners:
SPECIAL UV THINNER #700299 use as needed (fast)

DRYING & CURING: (See Ink Drying & Curing Times Chart )
Ink TYPE UVE dries to the touch within 15-30 seconds at room temperature.

PREHEAT:
Ink performance may be increased with IR treatment immediately before UV light curing. Exposure to 71C (160 degrees F) for 2 – 4 seconds within 10 seconds prior to UV cure.

UV LIGHT CURING:
• UV Exposure: Expose to a medium pressure, Mercury vapor type lamp operating at a minimum of 200W per inch input power.
• Minimum Required Intensities:
40mW /cm² @ 254 nm
150mW /cm² @ 365 nm
• Minimum Exposure Energy:
1.6 joules / cm² measured with a 320 nm – 390 nm UV radiometer ( For increased wear resistance, up to 3 joules may be used).
• Irradiation Time: Requires under 5 seconds (depending on application).
• Conveyor speed: should be 4 – 12 feet / minute ( depending on application and thickness of ink).

COLORS: (See Color Availability Chart )
Ink Type UVE is available in:
• black, white, citron yellow, light red, bright red, carmine red, light blue, ultra blue, light green, medium gold, silver.
• Custom Colors Available Upon Request
• Clear Hardcoat in matte and gloss finishes available

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 UVE Ink.

Ink Type UVE:
Stir ink thoroughly before removing from container. Reseal lid tightly after using.
Shelf Life: Six months (in original sealed container)

THINNER: Reseal lid tightly after using. Shelf Life: 2 Years ( Original sealed container )
SPECIAL ADDITIVES: Reseal lid tightly after using. Shelf Life: 2 Years (Original sealed container )
STORAGE OF ALL PRODUCTS: At room temperature 60 to 80 Degrees F with low humidity.

Ink Type UVE:
Recommended Printing Substrates
# : Indicates substrate may require pretreatment.

Substrate: Name / Chemical Name	ASTM / ISO Abbreviation	Plastics Family	Trade Name
THERMOPLASTICS	.	.	.
Polymethyl Methacrylate	PMMA	Acrylic	Acrylite
Polyamides #	PA	Polyamides	Nylon
Polycarbonate	PC	Polycarbonate	Lexan
Polyvinyl Chloride Rigid	PVC	Vinyl	.
THERMOSET	.	.	.
Polyurethane, Rigid #	PU	Urethane	.
METALS	.	.	.
Aluminum	AL	.	.
Copper	Cu	.	.
Stainless Steel	Cu	.	.
Tin	Sn	.	.
Miscellaneous Metals	.	.	.
MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTRATES	.	.	.
Ceramic	.	.	.
COATINGS & PAINTS	.	.	.
Urethane Paint / Coating	.	.	.
Miscellaneous Coatings & Paints	.	.	.
OTHERS	.	.	.
Acrylic Sheets & Molding Powders	PVC	(blend)	Plexiglas
.	.	.	.