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Sapphire® SB Series Pad Printing Ink

1 of 9 products in this brand
SB Series pad printing ink is a specialized 1- or 2-component ink with excellent adhesion to apparel and rubber-like substrates. The unique flexibility, high gloss, and opacity make it the ideal choice for rubberized and soft-touch items. In addition, print on rubber, polyurethane-based materials, flexible substrates, and textiles.

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Elastomers & Rubbers, Paper, Plastics, Textiles, Wood

Features: Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Adhesion, Soft Touch

Color: Black, Brown, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Application Method: Pad Printing, Screen Coating

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Features
  • Fast Curing
  • Flexible Ink
  • Perfect for Textiles
  • Highly Opaque Shades
  • Glossy Finish

Applications & Uses

Markets
Application Method
Typical Applications
  • Stress balls
  • Play balls & sporting goods
  • Skateboard wheels
  • Soft touch” surfaces
  • Soft PVC
  • ID cards
  • Binders & report covers
Mixing Preparation

2 Component Usage Optional

  • Solvent: 15-20%
  • Hardners: 10:1
  • Screen Printing:  8-15%
Substrate Material
  • Paper, Corrugated Board
  • Polyurethane (PU), Coated
  • PVC, Soft
  • Rubber
  • Textiles, Cotton
  • Textiles, Synthetics
  • Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
  • Varnished Surfaces
  • Wood

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Outdoor Resistance

Not suitable for printed objects destined outdoors.

Compliance

The SB Series Ink is classified as NT (non-toxic) and are formulated with pigments which are free from heavy metals. Safety Data Sheets are available according to UE regulation. Main indications are carried on the product label. Not suitable for contact with food (not conform to FDA).

Technical Details & Test Data

Drying Process
  • Ready for overprinting in less than 60 seconds
  • Dust dry in 20 minutes at room temperature
  • Complete cross-linking (full cure) of the inks is realized in 6-8 days at room temperatures
Auxiliaries & Additives
Solvent SB-M
Slower Solvent G
Slowest Solvent EB or S3
Hardener 1000-H
Cleaner EBD
Adhesion Modifier PP-1

Packaging & Availability

Shades Available

Standard Shades - 23
High Density Shades - 2
Metallic Shades - 5
4-Color Process - 4