BRITTLENESS


Ink film cracks or breaks on substrate when flexed.

 

Causes: 

- Excessive heat or UV exposure level in drying/curing system causing a moisture and plasticizer release from the substrate or ink film;

- As for poor adhesion.

 

Solutions: 

- Control web temperature. Reduce heat and/or increase volume of air through drying chamber;

- Reduce UV lamp power.