Product overview

Rigel（RIG）Ink is a screen printing ink containing powders that emit colors due to the interference effect of light, and can form colored ink layers with high brilliance and a glittering effect. The powder is randomly oriented and the powder itself is smooth, and because of the coloration caused by the interference effect, high brilliance can be obtained in a wide range of areas.

  • Functional ink

Application

  • Decoration for automobile, home appliances, packages and outdoor related.

Features, Function

  • High brilliance ink layer can be obtained due to the interference effect of light and the smoothness of the powder.
  • Random orientation of the powder in the ink layer provides a wide range of luminance.
  • Coloring effect increases on a black base.
  • Pearl/Metallic

Substrate

  • According to each ink type

Dilution

  • 15 to 20%（please refer to the dilution of solvent type screen ink）
  • *Please use the solvent listed in the catalog for each ink type.
  • *Stir well before use, as Rigel tends to precipitate.

Recommended cleaner

  • Screen Cleaner L2

Mesh

  • M type　: T 150 mesh
  • L type 　: T 100 mesh
  • *Other handling is in accordance with each ink type.

Drying, Curing

  • According to each ink type

Standard colors

Introduction of
Color Guide

  • M type（Particle diameter 40μm）
    731 RIG SILVER M
    732 RIG YELLOW M
    733 RIG RED M
    734 RIG BLUE M
    735 RIG GREEN M
  • L type（Particle diameter 80μm）
    731 RIG SILVER L
    732 RIG YELLOW L
    733 RIG RED L
    734 RIG BLUE L
    735 RIG GREEN L

Caution

  • Checking before production: 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: 6 months from production date, unopened.

Safety

  • Please refer to respective ink catalog for transportation information.

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 item Test Conditions Test results M＆L type
Adhesion JIS K 5600-5-6 ISO2409 1mm interval 6×6, cellophane tape and peel 0（no peel）
Humidity and cool-heat cycling test JIS K 5600-7-4,80℃（4.5H）~25℃（0.5H） ~－30℃（4H）~25℃（0.5H） ~50℃95％RH（14H）~25℃（0.5H） 3 cycles, check appearance and peel off No defect
Alcohol Gakushin scrub tester, cotton soaked ethyl alcohol, weight 200g, 200 back and forth., check peel off No defect
Bending JIS K 5600-5-1 ISO 1519 (Cylindrical Mandrel) 2mmΦ, check cracks No defect
Falling-weight test JIS K5600-5-3 DuPont Impact tester, drop 300g weight from 50cm height No defect
Punching Punching by press machine No defect
Accelerated Weathering JIS K 5600-7-7 ISO 11341 Irradiance 60W/m2, BP Temp. 63±3℃ Rain rate 18 min/120min, 1000 hrs., check color fade and peel off No defect

Test Condition

  • Test condition 【Ink: 13 ink type】 【Drying condition: 80℃30 min】 【M:T 150 mesh, L:T 100 mesh】 【Substrate: PC 0.5t】
  • Above resistance test results are measured results in our laboratory and they are not guaranteed values.
  • Information contained in this catalog may change without prior notice.