General IQ430 UV LED Curable

General IQ430 UV Cure Black Ink

IQ430 is a UV-curable black ink developed to replace IQ130, formulated to meet updated regulatory standards while delivering comparable print performance. It offers excellent resistance to alcohol and enhanced abrasion durability, making it well suited to demanding industrial environments including pharmaceutical, automotive, and electronics applications.

Regulatory Status: Free from SVHCs (REACH 29th update), compliant with RoHS requirements, and PFAS-free.

Key Advantages:

• Strong resistance to alcohol exposure for wipe-down and cleaning processes
• Improved rub resistance for higher durability applications
• Deep, high-density black output for clear, high-contrast marking
• REACH SVHC compliant (29th update), RoHS compliant, PFAS-free formulation
• Engineered as a direct IQ130 replacement with comparable print characteristics

Compatible Substrates:

• OPP, PP, PET, PE films
• PVC materials
• Rubber surfaces
• Glass
• Aluminium
• Coated and uncoated paper, carton board
• Wood

Technical Specifications:

• Cartridge type: HP 45si (1/2")
• Colour: Black
• Ink classification: UV-curable
• Operating parameters: 9.0V, 2.1µs
• Pulse warming: Disabled
• Shelf life: 5 months from fill date
• Recommended storage: 15-35°C
• Maximum firing frequency: 12kHz

UV-LED Curing Recommendations:

• UV-LED curing is required when printing onto non-porous materials
• Recommended UV output: ≥8W at 385nm
• Maintain approximately 2mm distance between lamp and substrate
• Allow 2-5 seconds exposure after printing (subject to application conditions)