Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Additives
- PLA thinner
- PLB fast thinner
- PLD retardant
- PPLD retardant paste
- PLH catalyst
- PLH/219 catalyst
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Features
This is a Blend of proprietary copolymers based ink. It is a single-component ink that can also be used as two component. It has a matt appearance and an excellent covering power and is quick-drying. Non-toxic ink (NT) conforms to European regulations EN 71/part 3 and European Directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS 2). It has a very good mechanical and chemical resistance and a great adhesion capacity.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Processing
PROCESSING
To increase the mechanical and chemical resistance or adherence to the support, the ink can be used as a dual-component by adding the special PLH (or PLH/219) catalyst in a 10:1 ratio (10 parts ink and 1 part catalyst). Mix and strongly dilute the ink by using the PLA thinner in the measure of max. 10-20%. When printing fine details or screened images (e.g. 80/120 lines per cm^2) in warm environments, we recommend you add the PLD retardant in a minimum percentage.
CAUTION!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. The ink used as a dual-component must be consumed within 8-10 hours or afterwards it gradually loses its mechanical-chemical resistance and its ability to adhere to the support.
DRYING AND HARDENING
The drying time lasts between 2 and 3 minutes at an ambient temperature of about 20°C. 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 24/48h.
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 about 5 years. Metallic and fluorescent shades have a reduced lifetime.
- Conditions for preservation: the package must be sealed tight and put in a dry and cool space.