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Citation
(1999), "Opaque white ink for PE", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 28 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.1999.12928fad.018
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Opaque white ink for PE
Opaque white ink for PE
Keywords Inks, Wire, Cables, Videojet
Videojet reports that its new 16-2560 white inorganic pigmented ink, in addition to providing a superior performance for wire and cable applications, has a nine month shelf life. The new addition also claims a wider temperature range of 12-45C, making it a suitable choice for applications in hot conditions.
The increasing popularity of PE – polyethylene – jackets for cable and wire has resulted in the need for an ink that adheres better to this type of substrate. Accordingly, Videojet has developed the 16-2560 that it believes exceeds the capabilities of the current industry standards.
The ketone-based white ink claims excellent opacity on dark substrates and a fast drying time of one to two seconds. In addition to wire and cable applications, the Videojet ink is thought to be ideal for coding and marking onto a variety of moulded plastic and dark glass substrates.
Further details are available from Videojet Systems International UK. Tel: +44 (0)1707 275844; Fax: +44 (0)1707 275893.