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Our special inks are designed for challenging substrates to print, intended to dry quickly. Among their many applications are medical sensors, transistors, antennas and electrodes. The durability of our ink products is well known: they're weatherproof, waterproof, dishwasher proof, so your message will never fade. Class VI medical inks are available per request. Our textile inks certified for 50 washes, and feature color matching and adhesion testing.

 

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Inks > PLTF

PLTF Acrylic-based one-component ink

Characteristics PLTF is a one-component ink that has a glossy finish with excellent opacity and flexibility.
Applications Painted surfaces, leather, wood, polyethylene, soft and rigid PVC, polystyrene, ABS, paper, and textiles.
Resistance Excellent resistance to previously mentioned materials. Good resistance of all colors to electric molding except for black, gold and silver.
Flash Point Above 21 degrees C.
Preparation

Thin and mix well with PLTA thinner in a portion of 10-20% maximum.

In warm climates and in the presence of fine details or screened images, the use of PLTD retarder in a small percentage is recommended.
Pot Life 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° F: Approx. 10 - 15 minutes
Drying can be accelerated by using ovens with circulating hot air or spot devices at high temperatures.

The final hardening of the ink is obtained after 24 hours.

Range of Color PLTF is available in 22 standard colors. PLTF has a very good light resistance with a fastness equivalent to 7-8 rating DIN. PLTF inks are adjusted for printing with PLTA Thinner, PLTCAN Fast Thinner, and PLT4D Retarder for printing fine detail.
Process Color Printing PLTF inks are available in transparent colors PLTF #180 Yellow,
PLTF #181 Magenta and PLTF #182 Cyan
Clean-up

PLTEBD Cleaner is recommended.
Storage PLTF has a shelf life of about 2 years. Storage containers should be sealed and placed in a cool dry place.
Additives PLTA Thinner
PLTD Retarder