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Type NK Pad Printing Inks

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Ink Type NK is a single-component product supplied in paste form. Thinner ( if needed ) should be thoroughly mixed with the ink prior to using. During printing, the ink viscosity may be adjusted with thinner (if needed). 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 %

ADDITIVES: (See Additives Chart for more listings)

Thinners:
THINNER SK 90 CD (5 to 20 % by weight) Faster
THINNER CE JET 90 (5 To 20 % by weight) Medium
THINNER CE JET U90 (5 To 20 % by weight) Slower

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

DRYING & CURING: (See Ink Drying & Curing Times Chart )
Ink TYPE NK 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 one to two 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 NK is available in:

  • 16 Standard Opaque Colors
  • Standard Metallic Colors
  • Process colors

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 NK Ink.

Ink Type NK:
Stir ink thoroughly before removing from container. Reseal lid tightly after using.
Shelf Life: Two years (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 NK: 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
MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTRATES . . .
Leather . . .
Glass . . .
Wood . . .
COATINGS & PAINTS . . .
PowderCoat . . .
UV Coating . . .
Urethane Paint / Coating . . .
Miscellaneous Coatings & Paints . . .
. . . .

Type NK Ink

  • Single-Component
  • Satin Gloss Finish
  • Opaque, Fast-Drying

Type NK Ink is a satin gloss, single-component, opaque, fast-drying ink. When fully cured, it provides outstanding resistance to:

  • Chemicals
  • Diluted Alkalis
  • Mechanical Wear
  • Organic Solvents
  • Weather
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