PLTF INK TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

APPLICATIONS
Rigid and flexible PVC, metacrylate, polycarbonate, polystyrene and treated polyester.

FEATURES
Vinyl – acrylic based ink.

It is a single-component ink.

It has a matt appearance and an excellent covering power and is quick-drying. Non-toxic ink (NT) in compliance with the EN 71/part 3 European standard and with the 2011/65/EC European Directive (RoHS 2). Good resistance to alcohol and petrol. Suitable for outdoor objects.

PROCESSING
Mix  and  strongly  dilute  the  ink  by  using  the  PLF thinner in the measure of max. 10-20%.

When printing fine details or screened images (e.g. 8 0/120 lines per cm2) in warm environments, we recommend you add the PLD retardant in a minimum percentage.

CAUTION!

Excessive dilution generates a loss of the covering power, smudges and an imperfect detachment of the ink from the pad. An insufficient dilution causes problems of drawing the ink from the cliché, printing repeatability and dripping of the ink with a consequent decline of the printing quality.

DRYING AND HARDENING
The drying time lasts about 10 minutes at an ambient temperature of about 20 °C.

If you would like it to dry in only a few time, you can use hot air circulation ovens (60-80 °C) or high temperature spot devices (air or infrared rays) that can be installed on the piece feeding systems (e.g. rotary tables, conveyors, etc.).

The ink is completely hardened after 24/48 hours.

 
COLOUR RANGE

Consult the COMEC ITALIA color chart.

All of the color shades can be mixed with each other. Upon request:

–   special sample colors

–   metallic gold and silver shades ready for use.

ADDITIVES
PLF  thinner.

PLB fast thinner.

PLD retardant.

PPLD retardant paste.

PLTF transparent base.

PP2 adhesion promoter.

PRESERVATION
Lifetime of about 2 years.

Conditions for preservation: the package must be sealed tight and put in a dry and cool space.

CAUTION: ESSENTIAL NOTES!
The information and data contained in this sheet and those provided by Comec Italia by any means are purely indicative, since the conditions of the products’ utilization are beyond our control.

We recommend that you make some preliminary trials in order to ascertain the selected product’s suitability for the material and the work conditions prior to starting anew production run.

The use of any product remains entirely under the responsibility of the customer.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes it deems necessary at any time.

Total or partial reproduction of this sheet is prohibited without the written authorization of Comec Italia srl.

Comec Italia 2017