Product overview

XGL-HF is the ink which reproduce solid printing and fine line pattern faithfully and enables stable printing of 100µm width fine line with quite high accuracy. XGL-HF ink is two pack type screen ink. It has excellent printing stability, adhesion, and resistance, which are essential for glass printing.

  • High Definition Ink

Application

  • Glass printing for smartphones, tablets, etc.

  • Automobile, Motorcycle

  • Home Appliance (IoT)

  • Smartphone, Tablet, Smart watch

  • Sensor

  • Game

  • Others

Features, Function

  • Free of halogen （Chlorine Cl, Bromine Br） compounds and naphthalene.
  • Excellent stencil stability, suitable for large format printing.
  • A wide variety of colors are available for colorful printed materials.
  • Excellent adhesion to glass and various types of resistance enable a wide range of applications.
  • Electrical properties
  • Multi color setting
  • Halogen Free
  • Fine printing
  • Fast dry, slow dry

Substrate

  • Glass plate
  • Glass

Dilution

  • Z-705 SOLVENT（slow）Dilution: 0 to 5%
  • *Do not use other solvents as they may adversely affect curing, adhesion, stencil stability, or other properties.

Catalyst, Promoter mixing

  • XGL-HF GLASS PROMOTER 0.5% （Be sure to add it, otherwise it will not adhere）
  • Pot life: 6 hrs.
  • *Pot life （usable time） is about 6 hrs. The ink does not turn to gel after 6 hours but adhesion and resistance become inferior. Please mix only enough to use.

Promoter

  • XSM-40 DEFOAMER less than 1%（For anti-foam and improvement in leveling）

Recommended cleaner

  • Screen Cleaner L2

Mesh

  • L 355 Mesh （Coverage of 939 NC Black is about 80m2/kg at L-355 mesh）
  • *Recommendation: L-screen 355 mesh made by NBC Meshtec
  • *T 350 mesh can also be used for printing

Drying

  • 160℃ 30 min
  • Overprint
    Each layer　160℃ 10 min（tack-free）
    Final layer　160℃ 30 min
  • *Ensure sufficient drying

Standard colors

  • HF001 VICTORIA

  • HF169 SCARLET

  • HF189 RED

  • HF239 LIGHT YELLOW

  • HF399 BLUE

  • HF529 ORANGE

  • HF589 MAGENTA

  • HF679 WHITE

  • HF829 VIOLET

  • HF939NC BLACK

Introduction of
Color Guide

Caution

  • Due to the possibilities of contamination with halogen compounds, only designated solvents and catalysts can be used.
  • Please check the squeegee rubber, emulsion, materials and substrates before use, as they may contain halogen compounds.
  • 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: 12 months from production date, unopened.

Safety

  • UN No.: Not classified in the definition
  • UN Classification: Not classified in the definition

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
Adhesion JIS K 5600-5-6:ISO2409（cross-cut）,1mm interval 6×6, cellophane tape and peel 0(no peel)
Pencil Hardness JIS K 5600-5-4:ISO 15184（pencil）,750g weight, Hardness of the pencil which does not make scar 2 hrs.
Heat 80℃、168 hrs., check appearance and peel off from the substrate No defect
Hot Water Soak 72 hrs., in 60℃ hot water, check appearance and peel off from the substrate No defect
Heat and humidity 60℃,95%RH 1000 hrs., check appearance and peel off No defect
Boiling Soak 24 hrs. in 98℃ boiling water, check appearance and peel off No defect
Scrub Gakushin scrub tester, cotton, weight 500g, 1000 back and forth, check color fade No defect
Accelerated Weathering (Xenon Lamp) Weather meter, 1000 hrs, BP Temp. 63+/-3℃ Raining rate 18 min/120min,check color fade and pee off No defect
Accelerated Light fastness （Carbo arc）Fade meter 1000 hrs., BP Temp.63+/-3℃, check color fade and peel off No defect

Test Condition

  • Test conditions 【XGL-HF 939NC Black】【XGL-HF Glass Promoter 0.5%】 【160℃ 30 min】【L 355】【Substrate: Glass plate】
  • 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.

FAQ

What are screen inks for glass substrate printing? And what are their characteristics?

For printing on glass substrate, GLS-HF ink series , a two component type Halogen Free ink for printing on glass substrates is recommended.

The GLS-HF ink series is characterized by the fact that it is an organic ink, unlike the inorganic inks conventionally used for glass substrate printing.

Therefore, GLS-HF ink has excellent functions to solve the problems of inorganic inks (burning type ink) such as “lack of color variation” and “environmentally hazardous substances”, etc.

Related link
Introduction of GLS-HF ink (1)

Is there any information related to the high value-added flat panel and touch panel?

We would like to introduce the high value-added glass substrates for flat panels, touch panels, etc. using the technologies we offer.

From a design stand point: *Realize various color variations on glass substrates. *High opacity Black and high opacity White that can be applied to window flame of touch panels.

From a function stand point: *Providing IR transmittance functions, *Malfunction prevention by non-conductive black, *Reduction of environmentally hazardous substances, etc.

Related links
Introduction of IRX-HF
Introduction of GLS-HF (4)
Introduction of GLS-HF (3)
Introduction of GLS-HF (2)
Introduction of Functional Black ink

What is high opacity black and white?

This function provides a beautiful black or white color with high opacity even in environments where backlights are used, such as outer frames of flat panels and touch panels.

Related link
Introduction of GLS-HF (3)

FAQ