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Sapphire® SI Series Ink

1 of 9 products in this brand

SI Series ink is a 2 component ink specifically designed to print on silicone rubber parts. It can be applied by either screen or pad printing. The SI Series is opaque, glossy, flexible, and exceptionally resistant to abrasion. SI Series Inks are available in 8 standard colors. It is ideal for wristbands, buttons for controllers, touch pads and various promotional items which can pose a challenge when printing with other solvent based inks.

Application Area: Electrical Components

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Silicone

Features: Excellent Opacity, Fast Drying, Flexible, Good Abrasion Resistance, High Gloss

Color: Black, Brown, Green, Magenta, Opaque, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow

Application Method: Pad Printing, Screen Coating

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type: 2K (2 Component) Ink
Technologies: Ready-to-Use Products
Product Families: Ready-to-Use Products — Inks & Pastes
Other Inks

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features: Excellent Opacity,
Fast Drying,
Flexible,
Good Abrasion Resistance,
High Gloss
Product Features: Very Flexible

Fast Drying

Withstand High Heat

Pad Or Screen Printable

High Abrasion Resistance

Glossy Finish

Applications & Uses

Application Area: Electrical Components
Application Method: Pad Printing,
Screen Coating
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Silicone
Typical Applications: Promotional products

Wrist bands

Buttons for controllers

Touch pads
Mixing / Pot Life: Hardner: 10%
Solvent: 10%-15%
Substrate Material: Silicone

Properties

Color: Black,
Brown,
Green,
Magenta,
Opaque,
Orange,
Pink,
White,
Yellow

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance: The SI 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: Silicone Ink must be dried at 93-121°C (200-250°F) for 8-10 minutes.
Auxiliaries & Additives: Solvent SI-S

Hardener SI-H

Packaging & Availability

Shades Available: Standard Shades - 15

Metallic Shades - 2

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions: Separate components may be stored in closed containers up to one year at room temperature (72°F).