LOCTITE ECI 1014 E&C


Main features
  • Low temperature drying
  • High conductivity
  • Compatible for use with polycarbonate, polyester and polyurethane

Product Description

LOCTITE® ECI 1014 is a highly conductive, silver, high-elongation ink based on a thermoplastic polyurethane binder. This combined stretchability and high conductivity enables the development of medical wearables, smart textiles, automotive interiors, and flexible heater applications.

LOCTITE® ECI 1014 can be dried at temperatures as low as 80°C (176°F). It is suitable for screen printing or high-speed printing after dilution, and compatible with solvent-sensitive substrates such as polycarbonate or thermoplastic polyurethane.

Drying cycle

  • 15 minutes @ 120°C
Product Family
ECI1014  
1kg jar

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TDS, SDS & Technical documents

Technical Specifications

General Properties
Color
Color
The color
 Gray
Density (g) 2.2 g/cm3
Solids 65.4 %
Physical Properties
Thixotropic index
Thixotropic index
Thixotropic Index is a ratio of a material s viscosity at two different speeds in Ambient temperature, generally different by a factor of ten.

A thixotropic material s viscosity will decrease as agitation or pressure is increased. It indicates the capability of a material to hold its shape. Mayonnaise is a great example of this. It holds its shape very well, but when a shear stress is applied, the material easily spreads.

It helps in choosing a material in accordance to the application, dispense method and viscosity of a material.
 2.0
Viscosity
Viscosity
Viscosity is a measurement of a fluid’s resistance to flow.

Viscosity is commonly measured in centiPoise (cP). One cP is defined as
the viscosity of water and all other viscosities are derived from this base. MPa is another common unit with a 1:1 conversion to cP.

A product like honey would have a much higher viscosity -around 10,000 cPs-
compared to water. As a result, honey would flow much slower out of a tipped glass than
water would.

The viscosity of a material can be decreased with an increase in temperature in
order to better suit an application
 10,000 mPa.s

Additional Information

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

1. Surface Preparation

  • Clean the surface thoroughly prior to application

2. Mixing/Dilution

  • Mix thoroughly before use to ensure it is homogenous. 
  • Moderate heating of the ink, up to 40°C, can improve product homogeneity
  • Should dilution be necessary use Dowanol DPM (CAS: 34590-94-8). Henkel recommends a maximum of 10 wt%. This should be accomplished by adding solvent at 0.5 wt% intervals by weight until desired viscosity and printability are achieved.

3. Application

  • LOCTITE ECI 1014 E&C may be applied by screen printing method.
  • Recommended screen and printing parameters are:
    Emulsion Thickness, µm: 
      Solvent resistant 10 to 40
    Squeegee Hardness 70 to 90
    Screen Type, Polyester screen, cm 77-48