Product overview

13 Screen Ink is designed for printing dials such as speed meters related to automobile. 13 Screen Ink solves the fogging problem due to gas caused by residual solvent in acrylic transparent covers of meter dials.13 Screen Ink has excellent printability and good adhesion to various plastic materials.

  • Solvent type ink

Application

  • For printing dials of automobile related meters, etc.

  • Automobile, Motorcycle

  • Home Appliance (IoT)

  • Smartphone, Tablet, Smart watch

  • Sensor

  • Game

  • Others

Features, Function

  • Good adhesion to plastic materials such as PC, acrylic, and soft & rigid PVC, etc.
  • For plastic covers（mainly acrylic plates） set on top of printed materials, it is designed to prevent the problem of fogging on the inside of the cover due to gas generation caused by residual solvent in printed materials.
  • Ink composition has excellent resistance properties and weather resistance.

Substrate

  • PC, acrylic, and soft & rigid PVC
  • PC
  • PMMA
  • PVC

Dilution

  • G-001 SOLVENT （fast dry）, G-002 SOLVENT（standard）, G-003 SOLVENT （slow dry） and G-004 (extra slow dry)
  • Dilution 15-25%
  • Please use G-001 SOLVENT for spray painting, not for screen printing.

Promoter

  • SM-40 DEFOAMER　2％　（For anti-foam and improving leveling）

Recommended cleaner

  • Screen Cleaner L2 or G-002 Solvent

Mesh

  • T150 to 300 mesh（Coverage is 20 to 28 m2/kg at T250 mesh）.

Drying

  • Room Temperature（Tack-free） 15 to 25 min.（Standard Solvent）
  • Overprint Each layer 60℃-80℃　5-10 min. Final layer 80℃-90℃　60 min.
  • *It is necessary to understand the capability of the dryer used and set drying temperature and time according to the printed material.

Standard colors

  • 000 MEDIUM

  • 001 VICTORIA

  • 002 EXTENDER

  • 033 GEL RETARDER

  • 121C OPAQUE SCARLET

  • 161 SCARLET

  • 163 RED

  • 177 OPAQUE RED

  • 182 RED

  • 221 YELLOW

  • 246 LIGHT YELLOW

  • 263 REDDISH YELLOW

  • 271 OPAQUE LIGHT YELLOW

  • 277 OPAQUE REDDISH YELLOW

  • 391C OPAQUE BLUE

  • 525 ORANGE

  • 577 OPAQUE ORANGE

  • 581 MAGENTA

  • 611 WHITE

  • 611C OPAQUE WHITE

  • 672 OPAQUE WHITE

  • SP OPAQAUE WHITE

  • 797C OPAQUE GREEN

  • 821 VIOLET

  • 911 BLACK

  • 911C OPAQUE BLACK No.15

Introduction of
Color Guide

Caution

  • Adhesion test must be done before printing as quality of plastic may differ depending on manufacturers or lots. It is also recommended to wipe the surface of the printing part with alcohol or mineral spirits to prevent defective print due to static electricity and insufficient adhesion due to plasticizer and additive floating.
  • Checking before commercialization: Adhesion and resistance properties may change due to differences in substrates, processes, printing and drying conditions. Be sure to check the adhesiveness and resistance properties before mass production printing.
  • Ink shelf life: 24 months from production date, unopened.

Safety

  • UN No.: 1210
  • UN Classification: Class 3 Flammable Liquids （Flash point is over 23 Degree C）

Handling

  • Use safety gloves and eyeglasses to protect skin and eyes. If the ink comes in contact with skin, wash with soap and plenty of water (or lukewarm water) and consult with a doctor.
  • Containers should be closed tightly after use and stored in a cool and dark place.
  • SDS is available upon request. Please request a copy and read it carefully before handling the products.

Resistance

Test Items Test conditions Test results
Adhesion JIS K 5600-5-6:ISO2409（Cross cut method）, 1mm interval 6×6 cuts,
Cellophane tape and peel		 0 (No peeling)
Scratch hardness JIS K 5600-5-4:ISO 15184（Pencil method）, 750g weight, hardness of the
pencil which does not make scar		 B
Humidity and cool-heat cycling test JIS K 5600-7-4 80℃（4.5H）～－30℃（4H）～50℃95％RH（14H）～25℃（30 min） 10 cycles,
Check appearance of printed ink layer and peeling off from the substrate		 No defect
Alcohol Gakushin scrub tester, cotton-soaked ethanol, 200g weight, 200 back and forth. Check color fading. No defect
Bend test JIS K 5600-5-1 ISO 1519（Cylindrical Mandrel） 2mmΦ. Check crack. No defect
Falling-weight test JIS K 5600-5-3 1/4 inch, drop 300g weight from 50cm height No defect
Accelerated weathering JIS K 5600-7-7 ISO 11341　Radiant energy 60W/m2, BP Temperature 63±3℃ Raining rate 18 min/120 min,
1000hrs, Check color fade		 No defect

Test Condition

  • Test conditions 【13-911 Black】　　【G-002 Solvent 20%】　【80℃ 30min】 【T-250】　　【Substrate：Lexan film】
  • Above test was conducted after leaving above printed materials for 24 hours at a room temperature.
  • Above resistance test results are measured results in our laboratory and not guaranteed values.
  • Information contained in this catalog may change without prior notice.

FAQ

What is screen printing?

Screen printing is a type of stencil printing which uses a technique of duplicating the image from a design made on mesh stencils.

When printing ink goes through the mesh, it transfers the image onto the substrate material. Other than air and water, any substrate materials are printable. Not only flat surfaces, but also curved, specially shaped, and molded products are suitable for screen printing.

When over-printed with a black ink, we often have pinholes. How can we eliminate the pinholes?

See the list below for causes of pinholes:

1. The first layer is too thin (less than 5 µ)
2. Too much dilution of the ink (more than 20%)
3. Too much squeegee pressure
4. Under layer is pale colored, such as a medium based color
5. Any combination of these causes

What are the standard drying conditions?

In multi-color printing, primary drying would be done after each color is printed. After the final color is printed, the final drying should be done according to the conditions listed in the catalog. If the color printed ink is a “two-pot” ink the final drying should be done after the printing of the Binder.

Why there is “Primary” drying and “Final” drying?

Residual solvent at the time of injection may cause ink flow and insufficient adhesion. To prevent these malfunctions, residual solvent must be evaporated through a “Final” drying process.

When we extended the primary drying time, pinholes and cracks resulted. How can we eliminate them?

With one-pot inks, if the primary drying time is too long, the solvent of second ink penetrates the first color layer and makes pinholes.

With two-pot inks, if the primary drying time is too long, a curing process occurs. Thus when the second color is printed, the first color ink layer wrinkles and looks like cracks. The countermeasure in either case would be to shorten the primary drying time.

FAQ