The U-HF and RDF-HF series the most stringent compliance tests, including:
- CLP/GHS (EC 1272/2008)
- EN 71-3
- Coverage (EC 1907/2006)
- RLS-EuPIA
- RoHS
- EuPIA Switzerland
- REACh
- Nestle Guidance Note on Packaging Inks
- EN 71-9:2007-09
- GADSL
Pad printing inks
Brilliant and high-coverage ink formulas for every application
ACP
Food packaging, promotional items, sports, electrical engineering, cosmetics
Ink system
1-C, 2-C
Main field
Promotional item
Substrates
Plastics
Features
Cyclohexanone-free
Aromatic-free
Phthalate-free
Compliant with:
- Toy standard EN 71-3
B
Automotive, promotional items, measurement technology, tools
Ink system
2-C
Main field
Thermoplastic components
Substrates
Plastics
Features
Chem. resistant
B/GL
Promotional items, packaging, tools, medicine, toys
Ink system
2-C
Main field
Glass components
Substrates
Glasses, metals
Features
Abrasion resistant
Chem. resistant
CFU
Toys, medicine, cosmetics, promotional items
Ink system
1-C, 2-C
Main field
Toys
Substrates
Plastics
Features
Cyclohexanone-free
Aromatics free
Phthalate-free
Compliant with:
- Toy standard EN 71-3
F
Tools, measurement technology
Ink system
1-C
Main field
Metallic components
Substrates
Metals
Features
Chem. resistant
GU-N
Sport, promotional items
Ink system
1-C, 2-C
Main field
Flexible components
Substrates
Plastics
Features
Permanently elastic
L
Measurement technology, Automotive
Ink system
2-C
Main field
Automotive
Substrates
Metals, Plastics
Features
Mech. resistant
LOGO
Sport
Ink system
2-C
Main field
Impact-resistant components
Substrates
Plastics
Features
Impact resistant
M
Automotive, Tools
Ink system
2-C
Main field
Metallic components
Substrates
Metals, plastics
Features
Oil and grease resistant
N
Automotive, Tools
Ink system
2-C
Main field
Plastic components
Substrates
Metals, Plastics
Features
Oil and grease resistant
P
Measurement technology, medicine, promotional items
Ink system
1-C, 2-C
Main field
Plastic components
Substrates
Plastics
Features
Mech. resistant
Compliant with:
- USP Medical Class VI
P-AF
Medicine, toys, promotional items
Ink system
1-C, 2-C
Main field
Plastic components
Substrates
Plastics
Features
Compliant with:
- USP Medical Class VI
- Toy standard EN 71-3
RDF-HF
Bottle caps, medicine
Ink system
1-C, 2-C
Main field
Plastic components
Substrates
Plastics
Features
Halogen-free
Cayclohexanone-free
Aromatics-free
Phthalate-free
S
Automotive
Ink system
2-C
Main field
Automotive
Substrates
Metals, Plastics
Features
UV-consistent
Mech. resistant
TH-G
Electric
Ink system
1-C
Main field
Heat-resistant components
Substrates
Metals, Plastics
Features
Heat-resistant
TP-CD
Sanitary
Ink system
1-C, 2-C
Main field
Coated components
Substrates
Metals, Plastics
Features
Quick-drying
TP-PP
White goods
Ink system
1-C
Main field
Plastic components
Substrates
Plastics
Features
No pre-treatment required for PP
U-HF
Baby articles, toys, medicine
Ink system
1-C, 2-C
Main field
Baby articles
Substrates
Plastics
Features
Cyclohexanone-free
Aromatics free
Phthalate-free
Compliant with:
- Toy standard EN-71-3
W
Automotive
Ink system
2-C
Main field
Automotive
Substrates
Metals, Plastics
Features
Mech. resistant
Our most sustainable products!
The most sustainable pad printing inks in our portfolio!
The U-HF and RDF-HF series are environmentally friendly pad printing inks that adhere to a range of substrates. They are free of: BPA, cyclohexanone, chlorine, butyl glycolate, aromatic solvents, barium, fluorine, and bromine.
These low-odor, solvent-based inks are available in 23 standard ink shades. You can find them in the ink shade card.
Our recommendation
| Substrate | Ink type | Industrial Sector | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polypropylene | ACP, B, CFU, L, M, N, P, P-AF, RDF-HF, S, TFF, TP-CD, TP-PP, U-HF, UV-RDF, W | Beverages, white goods, medical technology | |||
| Polyamide | ACP, B, CFU, L, M, N, P, P-AF, RDF-HF, S, U-HF, W | Toys, beverages, stationery |
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Please note that this information is only a guideline. A particular recommendation depends on the application. An incoming inspection (test print) must always be carried out.
Alternative applications
The pad printing process is ideally suited for two-dimensional microdosing. In other words, media other than ink can also be transferred, such as medical agents (e.g. nicotine), lubricants, illuminants (e.g. printed LEDs), bonded coatings, greases, conductive compounds/conductive coatings (e.g. gold pastes) and much more. Ask us!
Which ink type is the right one is based on various influencing factors. The coverage of ink types and shades depends on the surface to be printed as well as the engraving depth, cliché screening and the number of prints (single or double/multiple printing). The ink consistency must also be adjusted to the correct viscosity with the appropriate thinner (solvent), depending on the print image. You will find the tools perfectly matched to our pad printing inks in our portfolio.
For good resistance, solvent-based 1- or 2-component inks or UV pad printing inks must be used, depending on the type of substrate. The 1-component inks dry physically by evaporation of the solvent content. In the case of 2-component inks, a cross-linking reaction takes place after ink transfer in addition to physical drying. UV pad printing inks have a lower solvent content. These dry under UV light.