FEB.,2006

3200 SERIES SIM INK

INTRODUCTIONS

3200 SERIES SIM is two-pack type of ink designed for insert-moulding and in-mould process. 3200 SERIES dries at low temperature and produces flexible ink film with excellent heat resistance.

APPLICATIONS

Polycarbonate sheet or treated PET film for insert moulding and in-mould usage. Polycarbonate and PET film for nameplates.

CHARACTERISTICS

• The ink dries at low temperature(80-90°C)(176-194°F).
• Ink film is flexible and tough to cope with moulding process.
• Heat resistance is excellent to be used in insert moulding or in-mould processing.

HOW TO USE

Mix the ink, Hardener and thinner at the following ratio:

• Ink 100
• Hardener JA-930 15
• PC thinner 10-30

DRYING

• Tack-free : 80°C(176°F) x 5 minutes
• Minimum drying conditions : 80°C(176°F) x 40 minutes
• Standard drying conditions : 90°C(194°F) x 30 minutes
• Ideal drying conditions : 100°C(212°F) x 20 minutes

POT LIFE

Approx.8-10 hours at room temperature(20°C)(68°F)

STENCIL & WASHING UP

Use photstencil.
Vinyl Cleaning thinner is recommended for washing up.

COLORS & TYPE OF PACKING

• Standard 19 colors. 1kg can
• JA-930 : 0.1 kg can

PRECAUTIONS

1. When SIM ink is dried at 80-90°C(176-194°F), satisfactory heat resistance may not be obtained.
   To improve heat resistance:
1. Dry the ink at 100°C(212°F)
2. Use Hardener JA-970 instead of JA-930 : In this case, the ink film becomes slightly harder. The pot life of the mixture is 4-5 hours.
3. Add accelerator, JA-E11, by 2% : The pot life of the mixture is 1-2 hours.
2. JA-930 becomes solid by the reaction to humidity. Keep the lid of the continer shut. Store the product in a cool and dark place. Once the container is opened, film may appear over the surface if the product is left unused for a long time. If the shelf life is still valid, the product can be used by removing the film.
3. The shelf life of JA-930 is one year unopened, approximately three months after the container being opened.
4. Please refer to MSDS before use.
5. Be sure to do trial print before commercial run to confirm that the product fits the purposes.

PROPERTIES

1. Ink
   Single color printing : Standard colors are used.
   Over-printing : 3201 white + 3246 blue + 3290 black
2. Thinner : PC thinner standard drying
3. Hardener : JA-930 by 15%
4. Substrate : Teijin Panlite Sheet 0.5mm
5. Mesh : 250 meshes/inch
6. Drying : 5 minutes for 100°C(212°F) during printing process & 20 minutes for 100°C(212°F) as final drying

TEST ITEMS	TEST METHODS	RESULTS
Adhesion	Cross-hatch tape-peeling	100/100 Passed
Pencil hardness	JIS K5400 pencil hardness	7H-9H
Impact resistance	JIS K5400 DuPont Impact test diameter 1/2 inch, 500grams, 30 cm	No cracks No peeling-off
Bending resistance	JIS K5400 diameter 2mm	No cracks No peeling-off
Heat resistance	100°C(212°F) x 72 hours	Passed
Waterproofness	Immersion in water of 50°C(122°F) for 24 hours	Passed
Humidity resistance	60°C(140°F) x 95%RH x 120 hours	Passed
Heat-cycle	-30°C(-22°F) --> 2hrs --> 80°C(176°F) 2hrs --> 2hrs --> -30°C(-22°F) 2hrs, 30 cycles(240 hours)	Passed
Solvent resistance	Pressed with the cloth soaked with below thinner with the load of 500 grams. The times of press before peeling-off	ethanol : 15 - 60 gasoline : 12 - 40
Acid resistance	Immersion in 1N H2SO4 at room temperature for 24 hours	Passed
Alkali resistance	Immersion in 1N NaOH at room temperature for 24 hours	Passed

LIGHTFASTNESS

COLOR	GRADE	COLOR	GRADE
3201 WHITE	7-8	3216 PINK	8
3213 LEMON YELLOW	8	3225 VIOLET	8
3212 YELLOW	8	3235 SKY BLUE	7
3214 DEEP YELLOW	8	3245 DEEP BLUE	8
3228 ORANGE	8	3246 BLUE	8
3206 BRIGHT RED	7-8	3287 MARINE BLUE	8
3208 RED	7	3275 GREEN	8
3238 RED	8	3290 BLACK	8
3218 GERANIUM	8	3200 CLEAR	7

Grade 8 : Superb. outdoor exposure >2 years.
Grade 7 : Excellent. outdoor exposure <2 years.

1. Lightfastness is much degraded when clear or white is added to the standard color.
2. Information given here is gained from our laboratory testing, and no firm guarantee is implied.