Why UV-curable inks?

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Coloring optical fibers is essential for identification purposes. The inks used must exceed the performance standards established for conventional cable. Compared to thermally cured systems, UV inks offer superior solvent resistance, higher processing speeds, color stability, and significantly reduced VOCs.

Description

Coloring optical fibers is essential for identification purposes. The inks used must exceed the performance standards established for conventional cable. Compared to thermally cured systems, UV inks offer superior solvent resistance, higher processing speeds, color stability, and significantly reduced VOCs.

Additional information

Author(s)

Camille J. Rechel, David C. Duecker and Kelvin Turner, Borden Chemical; and Mark Kristoff, Gem Gravure Co., Inc., USA

Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI 67th Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA USA. Paper published in Wire Journal International, April 1998, pg. 210.

Year

1997