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Plastic samplesAqua Inks for Plastic and Metals

Finding one plastic/ metal ink that will print all items is impossible, as these inks print onto a nonporous surface and bond to the structure of the item as they cure. The complexity begins as most items are coated with a sealant, or contains an outer skin that forms when the item is moulded, which is designed to protect the item - also naturally rejecting any ink you apply!

A note on recycled plastic - every time plastic is recycled the chemicals used in the re-bonding process are more solvent than the original process with the outer skin naturally rejecting ink, so the cheaper and more recycled a plastic, the more solvent and toxic the ink required to print becomes. It's a downward spiral that means the more recycled the more towards an acid you need to use to print. We do not support this type of printing as it's advanced and you must use extraction fans and professional equipment to print. In most cases the cheaper item will result in more printing problems and lost time than if you had spent the extra cents and purchased a higher quality product!

Important Note

NEHOC is changing the manufacturer and formulation of the Aqua ink from a Japanese to a locally manufactured ink. Codes listed on this page may differ to those displayed in price lists and catalogues, as the codes on this page are the new format.

The ink formulation is also changing, with the new formulation providing a greater adhesion onto many items. The new ink is also thinner enabling flood coating and quicker air drying on items.

Colours, Sizes and Product Codes

   
Available Sizes and Product Codes
 
Description
200ml
1 Litre
4 Litre
20 Litre
PI-022  Yellow Aqua ink Yellow
PI-022-200
(was PI-113)
PI-022
(was PI-5113)
PI-022-4
PI-022-20
PI-030 Orange Aqua Ink Orange*
PI-030-200
(was PI-128)
PI-030
(was PI-5128)
PI-030-4
PI-030-20
PI-041  Red  Aqua Ink Red
PI-041-200
(was PI-108)
PI-041
(was PI-5108)
PI-041-4
PI-041-20
Pi-050 Purple Aqua Ink Purple
PI-050-200
PI-050
PI-050-4
PI-050-20
PI-060 Navy Aqua Ink Navy
PI-060-200
PI-060
PI-060-4
PI-060-20
PI-70 Blue Aqua Ink Blue
PI-070-200
(was PI-146)
PI-070
(was PI-5146)
PI-070-4
PI-070-20
PI-080 Light Blue Aqua Ink Light Blue
PI-080-200
(was PI-135)
PI-080
(was PI-5135)
PI-080-4
PI-080-20
PI-090 Green Aqua Ink Green
PI-090-200
(was PI-175)
PI-090
(was PI-5175)
PI-090-4
PI-090-20
PI-092 Bright Green Aqua Ink Bright Green
PI-092-200
PI-092
PI-092-4
PI-092-20
PI-111 Black Aqua Ink Black
PI-111-200
(was PI-190)
PI-111
(was PI-5190)
PI-111-4
PI-111-20
PI-112 White Aqua Ink White
PI-112-200
(was PI-107)
PI-112
(was PI-5107)
PI-112-4
PI-112-20
PI-101 Silver Aqua Ink Medium N (Silver Base)*
Mix with Aluminium Paste to create metallic colour
PI-101-200
(was PI-100)
PI-101
(was PI-5100)
n/a
n/a
PI-102 Gold Aqua Ink Medium Y (Gold Base)*
Mix with Aluminium Paste to create metallic colour
PI-102-200
(was PI-355)
PI-102
(was PI-5355)
n/a
n/a
  Aluminium Paste
Mixed with Medium's to provide metallic colour
PI-359
PI-5359
n/a
n/a

Colours pictured above is as accurate to printed colour as possible. Some minor colour variations may occur when printed. Test ink colour prior to printing if required.

* Colour may be old formulation - 200ml size will be 300ml (100ml supplied free).

 

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Key Features

 

For use with ABS plastics

Ideal for vinyl and corflute

Adheres to non porous surfaces

Weather resistant

External use - up to two years full exposure

 

Usage

Flood coating is recommended as ink may dry in screen with prolonged exposure.

Stir well before each use.

 

Curing The Ink

No manual Setting is required.

After printing the ink naturally air dries, the water based medium evaporates and the pigments/ binders become part of the item below, forming a permanent bond to the item.

View equipment, how long and technique for curing Aqua Ink - click here . .

 

Cleaning

Clean with water only.

Contents

Each.

 

Specifications

 

200ml Size

Item Weight: 220g

Length: 65mm

Width: 56mm

Height: 84mm

Cbm: 0.66Kg

 

1 Litre Size

Item Weight: 1.2Kg

Length: 135mm

Width: 135mm

Height: 120mm

Cbm: 547g

 

4 Litre Size

Item Weight: 4.52Kg

Length: 205mm

Width: 205mm

Height: 190mm

Cbm: 2.434Kg

 

20 Litre Size

Item Weight: 20.91Kg

Length: 325mm

Width: 305mm

Height: 415mm

Cbm: 10.284Kg

 

Price and Availability

All prices are online in NEHOCdirect - select the 'Just Looking' option in Step 2.

 

S-9112Plastic Height Adjusters
S-9112
S-029 Colour Mixing WheelColour Mixing Wheel
S-028
S-025-500 500ml Ink Mixing Bottle500ml Ink Mixing Bottle
S-025-500
S-025-1L 1 Litre Ink Mixing Bottle1 Litre Ink Mixing Bottle
S-025-1L
S-026 Ink Palette KnifeInk Palette Knife
S-026
SPJ-SKSingle Colour T-Shirt Jig
SPJ-SK
SPJ-M1Single Colour Metal Jig
SPJ-M1

 

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