Sapphire® BA Series Pad Printing Ink
BA Series pad printing ink is a high-gloss, easy-to-use, all-purpose 1- or 2-component pad printing ink. It is a fast-drying ink that adheres to a wide range of substrates, such as ABS, SAN, Rigid PVC, pre-treated polypropylene and polyethylene, polyester, polycarbonates, hard plastics, acrylics, wood, and finished substrates. As a two-component ink, the BA series offers exceptional abrasion resistance. Significantly increase abrasion resistance with the addition of hardener. In addition, the BA series has an extended pot life of 8-9 hours, easily lasting an entire production shift.
Product families
Applications
- Textile Manufacturing
Product Families
- Other Inks
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Sapphire
- Color
Black, Brown, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow; Black; Brown; Cyan; Green; Magenta; Orange; Pink; Red; White; Yellow
- Features
Easier Processing, Excellent Opacity, Fast Drying, Good Abrasion Resistance, High Gloss
- Application Method
- Pad Printing, Screen Coating
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Metal, Paper, Plastics, Textiles, Wood
- Markets
- Industrial
- Regulations
The BA Series Ink is classified as NT (non-toxic) and are formulated with pigments which are free from heavy metals. Safety Data Sheets are available according to UE regulation. Main indications are carried on the product label. Not suitable for contact with food (not conform to FDA).
- Product Type
- 1K (1 component) Ink
- 2K (2 Component) Ink
- Pad Ink
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Drying Process
Ready for overprinting in less than 60 seconds; Dust dry in 20 minutes at room temperature; Complete cross-linking (full cure) of the inks is realized in 6-8 days at room temperatures
- Product Features
- High Gloss
- High Abrasion Resistance
- Fast Curing
- Highly Opaque Shades
- Shades Available
Available in :; Standard Shades - 23 High Density Shades - 11 Metallic Shades - 5 4-Color Process - 4
- Application Methods
- Pad Printing
- Screen Coating
- Mixing Preparation
- 2 Component Usage Optional
- Hardners- 10:1
- Solvent- 10-30%
- Outdoor Resistance
Not suitable for printed objects destined outdoors.
- Substrate Material
- Acrylic (PMMA)
- Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB )
- Glass, Ceramics
- Laquered Surfaces, painted/coated
- Metals
- Paper, Corrugated Board
- Polyacetal (POM), Acetal/Delrin
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Typical Applications
- Pens
- Injection molded parts
- Cosmetic containers
- Medical devices
- Wood
- Packaging
- Housings
- Ready to Use Product Features
- Easier Processing
- Excellent Opacity
- Fast Drying
- Good Abrasion Resistance
- High Gloss
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Metal
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
