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Colorful Durability - PLT272 Ink
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CHARACTERISTICS: PLT272 ink is a one-component series ink. It is quick drying with a high gloss look and excellent jet dry ink.
APPLICATIONS: Particularly suited for printing on thermo plastics, polymethacrylates, i.e. Perspex, Plexiglass, restart glass, rigid and plasticized PVC, cellulose acetobutyrate, and various types of polystyrene and polycarbonate.
RESISTANCE: PLT272 has good resistance to the products mentioned previously.
FLASH POINT: Above 43 degrees C.
PRAPERATION: Thin and mix well the PLT272 ink with PLTA Thinner in a portion of 10-20%max. In warm climates and in the presence of fine details or screened images the use of PLTD Retarder in a very small percentage is recommended.
WARNING: An excessive dilution causes a loss of coverage, smudges and incomplete ink detachment from the pad. A poor dilution may cause problems withdrawing ink from the cliché obtaining a repetitive print quality and avoiding the "dripping" of the same ink with lower print quality.
DRYING AND HARDENING: Generally the following drying times are applicable:
- Hand drying at 68 degrees F: Approx. 10 - 15 minutes
- Curing at 175 degrees F: Approx. 60 seconds
- The final hardening of the ink is obtained after 5 days.
RANGE OF COLORS: PLT272 is available in 24 standard shades as well as 3 transparent,four-color process shades. PLT272 inks are adjusted for printing with PLTA Thinner, PLTCAN Fast Thinner, and PLT4D Retarder for printing fine detail.
HALF TONE: PLT272 inks are available in transparent colors PLT272 #180 Yellow.
PRINTING: PLT272 #181 Magenta, and PLT272 #182 Cyan.
STORAGE: PLT272 has a shelf life of about 2 years. Storage containers should be sealed and placed in a cool and dry place.
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