Silkscreen Inks

PRODUCT CODE: T-6034, T-5010
Inks

Silkscreen Inks are commonly used in the graphics industry in a myriad of ways, ranging from company logos to intricate patterns. They are applied by passing the ink through a fine screen with a composite squeegee, followed by a cure time. The curing process can be by air-dry method; however, a source of heat is typically applied momentarily to these inks in order to speed up the process. A full range of silkscreen mesh sizes are used to transfer the ink to any number of substrates for each graphic or logo.

In the past, these inks were formulated as a thick, paste-like product with a high concentration of pigment solids, binder, and solvents. More recently, there has been a growing number of requests for eliminating the solvent content of these products, due to the worldwide concern regarding VOCs.

APV has met this challenge head-on, and now offers its Silkscreen Inks in both water-based and solvent-based formulations. They can be adjusted for viscosity, substrate, and application requirements, and are available in a wide range of custom colors.

For custom color, supply APV with a PMS number (Pantone Matching System)

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Durability

Quick Drying Time

Excellent Opacity

Bright Color Options

Excellent Adhesion to Various Substrates

Withstands Vulcanizing Temperatures

Excellent Color Retention

Oil and Water Resistant

Ready to Use

Can be Designed for Rigid or Flexible Substrates

Custom Colors or Pigmentations Available

Can be formulated with Low or No VOC content.

Industries: Textile, Paper and Fiberboard, Foils Manufacturing, Automotive, Original Equipment Manufacturers, Hose, Tire and Rubber

Applications:

• Decals
  
• Microcomponents.
  
• Industrial Buttons and Keys
  
• Electrical Household Appliances
  
• Large Industrial Appliance panels
  
• Toys
  
• Advertising Specialty Items
  
• Sporting Goods such as golf balls
  
• Snowboard Graphics

Substrates:
Nearly All Known Substrates Including:

• Rubber (extruded and molded)
  
• Plastics
  
• Glass
  
• Ceramics
  
• Metals (such as steel and aluminum)
  
• Paper and Fiberboard

• White Pad Ink
• White Transfer Inks
• Decals
• Stencil Paints for Rubber

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