Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Additives
- PLA34 thinner
- PLHN catalyst 10%
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Features
It is Vinyl – polyester based ink. Mono and bi-component ink, glossy appearance with good opacity and fast drying. It is not suitable for prints that need to be exposed outside. Good resistance to impact, friction, alcohol, gasoline. With the addition of the catalyst, increasing the chemical and physical properties of the finished print. Excellent resistance to alcohol. Non-toxic ink (NT) in compliance with European standard EN 71 / part 3 and with the 2011/65/EC European Directive (RoHS 2).
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Processing
The ink can be used as a two-component ink by adding the special PLHN catalyst in a 10:1 ratio (10 parts ink and 1 part catalyst). Mix and strongly dilute the ink by using the PLA34 thinner in the measure of max. 10-20%. When printing fine details or screened images (e.g. 80/120 lines per cm2) in warm environments, we recommend you add the PLD retardant in a minimum percentage.
CAUTION!The catalyzed ink must be consumed within 6-8 hours or afterwards it gradually loses its mechanical-chemical resistance and its ability to adhere to the support. For uniform production quality it is advisable to renew the ink approximately every 4/8 hours of work. Excessive dilution generates a loss of the covering power, smudges and an imperfect detachment of the ink from the pad. An insufficient dilution causes problems of drawing the ink from the cliché, printing repeatability and dripping of the ink with a consequent decline of the printing quality.
DRYING AND HARDENING
The drying time is from 15 to 20 minutes at an ambient temperature of about 20°C. 5 minutes with hot air flow. If you would like it to dry in only a few time, you can use hot air circulation ovens (60-80°C) or high temperature spot devices (air or infrared rays) that can be installed on the piece feeding systems (e.g. rotary tables, conveyors, etc.). The ink is completely hardened after 7-8 days of application. Pot life at ambient temperature 6-7 hours.
Packaging & Availability
- Colour Range
Consult the COMEC ITALIA color chart. All of the color shades can be mixed with each other. Upon request:
- special sample colors
- metallic gold and silver shades ready for use;
Storage & Handling
- Preservation
- Lifetime of about 2 years (1 year if metallic).
- Conditions for preservation: the package must be sealed tight and put in a dry and cool space.