CAV Series (MEIBAN)
Semi-gloss inks engineered for acrylic, polycarbonate, and PVC nameplates with outstanding leveling and printability. Includes standard concentrated colors; a dedicated CAV Transparent range covers transparent and metallic shades.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Ink Type | Evaporation-dry, one-pack type. |
| Usage | For printing on acrylic, polycarbonate, and PVC sheets to produce nameplates. |
| Finish | Semi-gloss finish with outstanding leveling. |
| Coverage | Approx. 25 m² per kg using Tetron 250-mesh screens. |
| Drying Time | 30 min natural dry at 20 °C, or ~10 min by thermal curing at 60 °C. |
| Adhesion | Good adhesion to acrylic, polycarbonate, PVC, and ABS plates/sheets/molded items. Excellent overcoatability. |
| Diluent | Standard solvent (T-945), slow-dry (T-947), retarder (T-980). |
| Wash-up | T-15. |
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Ink Film Test Results
| Item | Condition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | Pencil hardness 45° × 500 g | H |
| Adhesion | Peeling test at 1 mm pitch crosscut (cellophane tape) | 100/100 |
| Heat resistance | 100 °C × 48 h | Not affected |
| Low-temp resistance | −20 °C × 48 h | Not affected |
| Water resistance | Soaked in ion-exchanged water for 48 h | Not affected |
| Moisture resistance | 60 °C × 95% RH × 96 h | Not affected |
| Sweat resistance | Artificial sweat applied, dried 2 min at room temp, wiped | Not affected |
| Acid resistance | Soaked in 5% H2SO4 for 24 h | Not affected |
| Alkali resistance | Soaked in 5% NaOH for 24 h | Not affected |
| Antifreeze resistance | Antifreeze coated, dried 30 min at room temp, wiped | Not affected |
| Thermal shock resistance | 4 cycles: −20 °C (2.5 h) → RT (0.5 h) → 100 °C (2.5 h) → RT (1.5 h) | Not affected |
| Alcohol resistance | Rubbed 100× with methanol-damp gauze at 500 g | Not affected |
| Gasoline resistance | Gasoline coated, dried 30 min at RT, wiped | Not affected |
| Shock resistance* | Drop test (500 g × 30 cm) | Not affected |
| Flex resistance | 4 mm diameter × 180° | Not affected |
| Mar resistance | Rubbed 100× with cotton at 500 g load | Not affected |
| Secondary processability | Cutting and processing | Not affected |
| Blocking resistance | 70 °C × 20 g/cm² × 6 h | Not affected |
Test Conditions:
Material: Polycarbonate resin plates (0.5 mm) and extruded acrylic plates.
Items marked “*” apply only to polycarbonate resin plates.
Ink: CAV MEIBAN-710, 120, 510 | Drying: 60 °C × 15 min, then conditioned 3 days before testing.
Material: Polycarbonate resin plates (0.5 mm) and extruded acrylic plates.
Items marked “*” apply only to polycarbonate resin plates.
Ink: CAV MEIBAN-710, 120, 510 | Drying: 60 °C × 15 min, then conditioned 3 days before testing.