SOLVENT BASED INK

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Solvent based ink?

High temperature resistance
Bright-coloured

HOW IT WORKS

The 3 steps to follow when using

Characteristics

Three Key Benefits of Solvent Base Ink

Premium Performance & Flexibility

Silicone is a high-performance, flexible, and durable material with a premium feel. It offers excellent elasticity and long-term stability, making it ideal for applications that require both softness and strength without deformation.

Outstanding Resistance & Durability

Silicone is highly resistant to heat, cold, UV exposure, water, and chemicals. Even under harsh environmental conditions, it maintains its original shape, texture, and color, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.

Apparel & Footwear Uses

Non-toxic and skin-friendly, silicone is widely used in the clothing and footwear industries. Common applications include T-shirt printing, underwear anti-slip patterns, shoe upper printing, heat-transfer labels, and stretch fabrics, delivering both functional performance and a high-end visual effect.

Key considerations for screen printing Solvent base ink:

Screen Selection and Plate Making

1. Mesh count: Recommended 80-120 mesh. Excessively high mesh counts may prevent silicone from passing through, while excessively low counts may cause uneven flow. 2. Photoresist thickness: Requires 0.1-0.5mm to enhance three-dimensional effects. Adjust based on sample thickness.

Ink Types and Curing

1.Two-component silicone: Requires mixing of A/B components, baking at 120-160°C, offers strong adhesion but requires high-temperature resistant materials. 2.One-component silicone: Air-dries naturally (6-10 minutes), suitable for fabrics or plastics that cannot withstand high temperatures.

Printing Process Control

1. Ink Layer Thickness: Conductive ink must be >30μm, with resistance <200Ω (4mm spacing) 2. Squeegee Hardness: Approx. 55° Shore A, speed 12-24 cm/s, to prevent deformation of curved key bodies 3. Design Specifications: Character spacing should not be too close; background area should be 0.1-0.2mm smaller than surface color to prevent adhesion

Environment and Safety

1. VOC Restrictions: Must comply with standards such as EU Directive 2004/42/EC to control volatile organic compound emissions. 2. Food Contact Safety: For food packaging applications, must meet migration limits and heavy metal thresholds specified in GB 4806.14-2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Color Variation: A 0.1μm variation in ink layer thickness can cause noticeable color differences, requiring strict control of ink-water balance. 2. Screen Clogging: Excessively rapid solvent evaporation may clog mesh openings; add defoaming agents (e.g., SSYK defoamer at 0.5-1.0%).

Screen printing diagnostic

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Temperature resistant over 200℃
No color overflow
No sticking

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SOLVENT BASED INK

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