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RUCO series T200 M PAD PRINTING INK

Application Fields

Versatile one or two component ink for pad and screen printing on: ABS, acrylic glass, rigid PVC, pretreated PE and PP, coated surfaces (wood), SAN, PA, PET, polycarbonate, polystyrene, paper and carton, etc. While printing on plastics such as ABS, acrylic glass and styrene tension corrosion can appear while using certain solvents. Substrates may differ in their chemical structure or method of manufacture. A test for suitability must always be carried out before printing. Antistatic, mould release agents and slip additives may have negative effects on adhesion, and should be detected and removed prior to printing.

Characteristics　

• This glossy, physically drying and chemical reactive printing ink exhibits good mechanical and chemical resistance, as well as a good flexibility

• The T200 series is free from phthalates and BPA as well as cyclohexanone, butyl glycolate and aromatic solvents. Provided they are printed in a proper and professional way, the printing inks of series T200 can be applied to the non-food contact surface of food packaging materials and articles

• The T200 series can be printed with fast drying units up to 4000 parts/hour in pad and screen printing machines. A special product test is recommended prior to production

• The used raw materials comply with the limits of metal elements stipulated by the actual EEC regulation EN 71-3 (Safety of Toys), part 3 (Migration of Certain Elements). For Gold- and Silver as well as Metallic inks it is recommended to proof if the thresholds for aluminum, copper and zinc are respected

Processing Instructions　

The T25 series can be used with all pad printing machines with clichés and pads currently used for industrial applications. However, it has to be noted that type (screen) and etching depth of the cliché, mould and hardness of the pad, the adjustment of the ink (addition of thinner and/or retarder) as well as printing speed may influence the print-ing result. 

Curing Conditionss

At 21°C the inks of T200 series will be dry-to-handle within 30-35 seconds. While adding hardener to the ink, crosslinking after application will take approximately 36 hours at 21°C. To accelerate the ink drying the use of hot air blower units or infrared lamps is recommended. In order to avoid, that the printed parts stick together, a cooling section must be installed after heat treatment unit.