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PAD PRINTING
Type UVN Ink

• Ultraviolet Light Curable
• Good Printability
• At High Speeds
• Resistant to Chemicals
• & Abrasion

Type UVN Ink is an ultraviolet light curable ink.This ink shows good printability even if printing speed is high and the cliché used is deeply etched. It is suitable for printing onto rigid and plasticized PVC, polycarbonates and other plastics. When fully cured, it provides outstanding resistance to:
• Abrasion
• Chemicals

For more details, see Ink Data Charts below.

Ink Data Charts:

• Ink-to-Substrate Compatibility Chart

• Ink Characteristics Chart

• Color Availability Chart

• Ink Drying & Curing Times Chart

• Ink Additives Chart

• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Type UVN Ink in PDF format.

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Ink Types:

B - B/GL - C - E - G

HS - J - NK - O - P - PC

PD - PG - PH - PK - PL

PM - PV - R - SUB - U

UVA - UVE - UVN

UVHC - W

Other Non-Stock Inks: Several other special purpose, non-stock inks are also available for unique applications. Ask your ITW Trans Tech Consumables Representative for more information.

Other Consumables:

• Silicone Transfer Pads

• Cliché Plates

• Supplies & Accessories

• Special Services

Any questions?
Ask your consumables representative at:
630.752.4000 or e-mail us

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Since operating conditions and applications are beyond our control, ITW Trans Tech cannot guarantee results nor assume liability for any problem that may arise. The user should test the suitability of the product for its intended application. No warranty for results obtained, expressed or implied, can be assumed by ITW Trans Tech.


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INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Ink Type UVN is supplied in a liquid form. 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 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:
THINNER B (5 To 15 % by weight) Faster evaporating than "VD"
THINNER VD (5 TO 15 % by weight) Slower

Retarder:
TPD RETARDER (1 To 3 % by weight)

DRYING & CURING: (See Ink Drying & Curing Times Chart )

Ink TYPE UVN remains tacky until curing takes place.

PREHEAT: (Optional) Ink performance may be increased with IR treatment immediately before UV light curing, typically 140 – 170 Degrees F for at least 35 seconds.

UV LIGHT CURING: Ink TYPE UVN only cures under UV radiation of suitable wavelength and intensity. Curing parameters depend on layer thickness, and substrate.

UV EXPOSURE: Expose to a medium pressure, Mercury vapor type lamp operating at a minimum of 200W per inch imput power. Curing energy should be between 1000 and 2000 mJ/cm2 . After curing, the ink is dry to the touch that can be handled aggressively without damage. Maximum chemical and abrasion resistance will be seen after a period of 24 hours.

COLORS: (See Color Availability Chart )
Ink Type UVN is available in:
• black, white, red, gold, copper, silver
• Custom Colors Available Upon Request
• Process colors
• C-Mix 2000 Color Matching System

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 UVN Ink.

Ink Type UVN:
Stir ink thoroughly before removing from container. Reseal lid tightly after using.
Ink 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 UVN:
Recommended Printing Substrates
# : Indicates substrate may require pretreatment.
Substrate:
Name / Chemical Name		 ASTM / ISO
Abbreviation		 Plastics Family Trade Name
THERMOPLASTICS . . .
Polyamides # PA Polyamides Nylon
Polycarbonate PC Polycarbonate Lexan
Polystyrene # PS, HIPS Polystyrene .
Polyvinyl Chloride Plasticized PVC-P Vinyl .
Polyvinyl Chloride Rigid PVC Vinyl .
PowderCoat . . .
Polyester . . .
Duroplastics . . .
Miscellaneous Coatings & Paints . . .
OTHERS . . .
Acrylic Sheets & Molding Powders PVC (blend) Plexiglas
PEBAX # . . .
ABS (with limited success) . . .
. . . .

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