Bonding to silicone rubber can be a challenge. The low surface energy and high flexibility of the substrate requires inks designed specifically for coating silicone. NOVAGARD® Silicones offer a unique solution with UV-cured technology that provides the enhanced performance characteristics of conventional two-component silicone based inks with processing speeds unmatched by other technologies. Available in a standard color palette with custom color formulating capabilities these products are the perfect combination for screen printing on wristbands, swim caps, touch-pads or for marking silicone rubber parts that are molded, calendared or extruded.
Ultra-Violet Systems
• Exceptionally Fast UV Cure ; Room Temperature Curing
• Minimal UV energy requirements
• Little, or no, heat generated during cure so parts and substrates remain cool
• Process or package a part immediately; No racking
• Transparent/translucent systems as well as highly pigmented formulations
• No Oxygen Inhibition ; No Corrosive Byproducts
• Extremely flexible, high elasticity with a soft touch and no tackiness
• Solvent Free / 100% solids – no VOC’s to handle or report
• Excellent rub and wear resistance
• Good printability, high color fastness
• Adhesion to silicone rubber