Additives to Epoxy Based Inks to make surface hydrophobic
Additives to Epoxy Based Inks to make surface hydrophobic
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Hi i'm seeking advice on additives to epoxy based inks for silk screening.
What i'm trying to do is to create masks/patterns from epoxy inks. What i'm wondering is if there is any additives i could put into the epoxy based ink to make the surfaces hydrophobic/super hydrophobic in nature.
I've tried to add PTFE powders to the ink but it's not creating a good hydrophobic layer. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.
What i'm trying to do is to create masks/patterns from epoxy inks. What i'm wondering is if there is any additives i could put into the epoxy based ink to make the surfaces hydrophobic/super hydrophobic in nature.
I've tried to add PTFE powders to the ink but it's not creating a good hydrophobic layer. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.





RE: Additives to Epoxy Based Inks to make surface hydrophobic
RE: Additives to Epoxy Based Inks to make surface hydrophobic
RE: Additives to Epoxy Based Inks to make surface hydrophobic
actually i've tried to powder the ptfe on top of the ink and yes it does work to a point but it'll cost me a lot in materials and its not the most efficient if i had to make a lot of masks/patterns.
But i'm actually looking at a parfin wax as an alternative, i'm also looking at silanes and siloxanes.
RE: Additives to Epoxy Based Inks to make surface hydrophobic
RE: Additives to Epoxy Based Inks to make surface hydrophobic
I could always silk screen regular epoxy resin, but i would have to play around with the viscosity, that's for sure!
RE: Additives to Epoxy Based Inks to make surface hydrophobic