NOV.,2014

3100 SERIES FM INK

INTRODUCTIONS

3100 SERIES FM INK is two-component type of ink that dries at low temperature. FM INK is suitable for plastics or films which cannot stand drying at high temperature. FM INK can be used for the applications that requires post-processability, heat-resistance or solvent resistance.

APPLICATIONS

Treated PET film for insert-molding that requires heat resistance. Electric appliances and name plates of ABS, acryl, rigid vinyl and polycarbonate.

CHARACTERISTICS

• FM INK adheres to wide range of substrates.
• FM INK dries at low temperature(70-80°C)(158-176°F).
• Excellent resistance to heat, chemicals and solvent.
• Long pot life. Good stability on the machine. Good printability.

HOW TO USE

Add FM HARDENER by 10-15% and thinner by 10-30% to the ink and stir well. Use PC THINNER(fast drying, standard drying, slow drying, retarder).

DRYING

Standard drying conditions: 70°C(158°F) 30 minutes or 80°C(176°F) 20 minutes. Although FM INK dries at lower temperature, it takes longer to dry. Tack free condition can be obtained by drying at room temperature (approx.10-30 minutes). However, as it takes 4~6 days to dry at room temperature, above mentioned forced drying are recommended.

POT LIFE

8 hours at room temperature. It is not advised to use the mixture after pot life as the properties of ink film degrade although the mixture is fluid enough to print even after30-40 hours.

ACCELERATOR

Add accelerator, JA-E111 is added, pot life becomes shorter as below.

• Addition 2% : Approx. 6 hours
• Addition 4% : Approx. 4 hours

STENCIL & WASHING UP

Use photo-stencil. VINYL CLEANING THINNER is recommended for washing up.

COLORS & TYPE OF PACKING

• Standard 18 colors, EXO(extra opaque) 5 colors, transparent 4 colors. 1kg can
• FM HARDENER : 0.1kg can, 0.4kg can
• JA-E111 : 0.05kg can

PRECAUTIONS

1. HARDENER reacts to humidity and gels. Do not leave the container with its lid open. Store the HARDENER in a cool and dark place with the lids tightly closed. HARDENER is effective for about 3-months after delivery if stored as instructed.
2. Please refer to (M)SDS before use.
3. Be sure to do trial print before commercial run to confirm that the product fits the purposes.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Substrate : Treated PET film of 125 microns(Higashiyama Film HK-31WF)
Fabric : 250 meshes/inch.
Ink :
3101 white, 3108 red, 3190 black(10% HARDENER, PC THINNER standard drying) 3 colors are printed in the order of red, black and white.
Drying :
80°C(176°F), 10 minutes in the working process, 80°C(176°F), 20 minutes at final stage.
Test was performed after leaving the work at room temperature for 1 day.

TEST ITEMS	TEST METHODS	RESULTS
Adhesion	Cross hatch, peeling test	100/100 Passed
Hardness	Pencil hardness	2H
Impact resistance	Du pont impact tester, 1/2 inch / 500g / 30cm	No crack, No peeling
Punching resistance	Cutting by puncher	No crack, No peeling
Heat resistance	80°C(176°F) 24 hrs	Passed
Coldness resistance	-40°C(-40°F) 24 hrs	Passed
Water proofness	Immersion in water of 40°C(104°F) for 24 hrs	Passed
Humidity resistance	60°C(140°F), 95%RH, 96 hrs	Passed
Heat cycle	80°C(176°F) 2hrs --> -30°C(-22°F) 2hrs x 10 cycles	Passed
Solvent resistance	Rubbing test with solvent below with the pressure of approx. 500 grams Ethylalcohol : 100 times Toluen : 50 times Regular gasoline : 100 times MIBK : 20 times Ethylacetate : 5 times	Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed
Acid resistance	Immersion in solution of 5% H2SO4 for 24 hrs	Passed
Alkali resistance	Immersion in solution of 5% NaOH for 24 hrs	Passed
Chemical resistance	Immersion in chemicals below for 24 hrs Chlorine bleach Oxygen bleach Cleanser for clothes Detergent Cleanser for furniture Hand cream	Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed

• Weathering resistance depends on the color. Please refer to lightfastness chart before use.
• Weathering resistance is remarkably degraded if the ink is diluted with white ink or clear ink.
   
• The figures in the physical properties table are test result, and are not guaranteed.
• The contents of this information are subject to change or revision without notice.