Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Characteristics
- One-component system.
- Very good resistance to hot water and grease on PA.
- Good shrink properties on PE.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Method
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Processing Instructions
The inks are ready for printing as delivered. Stir the inks well before use and then adjust them to the required printing viscosity and drying rate by adding the solvents. The following values show best results and are recommended:
- Printing speed: 100 - 200 m/min.
- Volume: 5 cm³/m² anilox roller: max. 340 L/cm.
- Printing viscosity flexo: 20 - 24 s / DIN 4 mm.
- Printing viscosity gravure: 18 - 22 s / DIN 4 mm.
Further processing: After complete drying, the print can be further processed immediately. Products are not laminatable!
- Excluded Applications
The inks mentioned above are not permitted for direct food contact. The use of these inks in food packaging with special requirements e.g. for microwave, baking oven or baby food, must be tested prior to application.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Details
Substrates
- PE, PP, oPP, PET, PA (polyamide), NC-coated aluminum, polyolefine, coated and uncoated paper and board
Due to the variety of materials prior tests of printability and properties are recommended as well as in-line corona pre-treatment. A surface tension of approx. 40 mN/m is suggested.
Solvents
Use the offered solvents from the manufacturer. Other solvents can result in printing or adhesion problems.
- Thinner: 363559.
- Retarder: 363560.
- Accelerator: 363558
Start with an addition quantity of 2 - 3 % and observe the viscosity as well as the drying time on the machine. Overdosing the solvents can result a too low viscosity and/or negatively influence the drying properties. Residues of the retarder in the ink film can have a strong influence on the final strength and fastness of the prints. Overdosage of the retarder can also cause set-off and blocking. Too much accelerator can impair ink transfer and causes the ink drying even on plates, anilox rolls or cylinders.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Size
- 10 kg and 25 kg bucket / can
- 200 kg barrel
- 1000 kg container
Storage & Handling
- Storage Instructions
Durability and storage
- Standard shades 12 months
- Metallic shades 3 months
We recommend a storage temperature of 20°C.