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Made using high grade chemicals and our own revolutionary filtration process, we pack quality into every bottle. AmeriCode fluids produce crisp, clear, durable print on virtually any surface... regardless of texture, contour, or shape. Glass, metal, plastics, films, paper, and ceramics are just a few of the substrates that AmeriCode inks print on. AmeriCode has the low-cost, high-quality solution to your printing needs.
Alcohol-Based Fluids | Poly-Based Fluids | Ketone-Based Fluids | Water-Based Fluids | Fluid Conversion Charts
Alcohol-Based Fluids
General Description:These are multi-purpose, alcohol-based inks with a rapid drying time. These inks print well on metals but are ideally suited for printing on non-treated polyethylene products and polypropylene substrates.
Applications:
Perfectly suited for printing on plastic containers and on coated paper stock products. Prints quite nicely on most metals.
Examples:
Machined metal parts, plastic containers, plastic wrappers
Drying Time: Rapid
Drying time for these inks is very fast, usually less than three seconds on dry substrates in an environment of 68-78 º F and less than 66% relative humidity. Drying time may vary slightly depending on printing application, environmental factors , and absorption rate into the substrate.
Shelf Life:
Alcohol-based fluids have a two year shelf life from the date of manufacture.
AmeriCode Alcohol-Based Inks:
Type 3 Ink: Available Colors - Black, Purple, Red, Blue, Green, Ultra Violet
Type 3 Make-up: Available Colors - Clear or Tinted
Type 6 Ink: Available Colors - Black to Red
Type 6 Make-up: Available Colors - Clear or Tinted
Poly-Based Fluids
General Description:
These are multi-purpose, poly-based inks with a rapid drying time. Although good for printing on most non-porous industrial products, these inks are ideally suited for printing on porous products.
Applications:
Good for printing on metal and plastic containers. Ideally suited for printing on coated and uncoated paper stock.
Examples:
Bank notes, lottery tickets, coupons, direct mail post cards
Drying Time: Rapid
Drying time for these inks is fast, usually three seconds. Drying time may vary slightly depending on printing application, environmental factors such as heat and humidity, and absorption rate into the substrate.
Shelf Life:
Poly-based fluids have a two year shelf life from the date of manufacture.
AmeriCode Poly-Based Inks:
Type 5 Ink: Available Colors - Black, Red
Type 5 Make-up: Available Colors - Clear or Tinted
Ketone-Based Fluids
General Description:
These are multi-purpose, MEK-based (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) inks with a very rapid drying time. Ideally suited for printing on most non-porous industrial products, these inks are a perfect combination of versatility and durability.
Applications:
Perfect for printing on metal and glass containers. Also prints well on plastic containers and coated paper stock material.
Examples:
Soda cans, aerosol cans, drink bottles
Drying Time: Very Rapid
Drying time for these inks is very fast, usually one second or less. Drying time may vary slightly depending on printing application, environmental factors such as heat and humidity, and absorption rate into the substrate.
Shelf Life:
Ketone-based fluids have a three year shelf life from the date of manufacture.
AmeriCode Ketone-Based Inks:
Type 1 Ink: Available Colors - Black, Purple, Red, Blue, Green, Ultra Violet
Type 1 Make-up: Available Colors - Clear
Type 2 Ink: Available Colors - Black, Purple, Red, Blue
Type 2 Make-up: Available Colors - Clear or Tinted
Water-Based Fluids
General Description:
These are multi-purpose, water-based inks with a very rapid drying time. These inks are perfectly suited for printing on fibrous products.
Applications:
Great for printing on uncoated paper stock, some coated paper stock, cardboard, fiberboard, and other fibrous products.
Examples:
Postal mailing labels, forms, documents, lottery tickets, bingo tickets
Drying Time: Very Rapid
Drying time for these inks is very fast, usually two seconds. Drying time may vary slightly depending on printing application, environmental factors such as heat and humidity, and absorption rate into the substrate.
Shelf Life:
Water-based fluids have a two year shelf life from the date of manufacture.
AmeriCode Water-Based Inks:
Type 4 Ink: Available Colors - Black, Purple, Red, Blue, or Ultra Violet
Type 4 Make-up: Available Colors - Clear or Tinted
Fluid Conversion Charts
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| AmeriCode Replacement Ink | Videojet Ink Number | |
| Type 1 | 16-8200 | |
Color: Black Base: Ketone Application: Removable on returnables |
Color: Black Base: Ketone Application: Removable on returnables |
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| Type 1 | 16-7900 | |
Color: Purple Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
Color: Purple Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
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| Type 1 | 16-8300 | |
Color: Red Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
Color: Red Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
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| Type 1 | 16-7600 | |
Color: Blue Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
Color: Blue Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
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| Type 1 | N/A | |
Color: Green Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
Color: N/A Base: N/A Application: N/A |
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| Type 1 Make-Up Ink | 16-7605, 16-7905, 16-8205, 16-8605, 16-8606, 16-8635 |
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Color: Clear Base: Ketone |
Color: Clear Base: Ketone |
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| Type 1 Cleaning Solution | 16-3400, 16-3601, 16-3300 | |
Color: Clear Base: Ketone |
Color: Clear Base: Ketone |
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| Type 2 | 16-5600, 16-5700, 16-5733, 16-5900, 16-7620, 16-8420, 16-8510, 16-8530, 16-8920 |
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Color: Black Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
Color: Black Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
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| Type 2 | 16-8400 | |
Color: Purple Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
Color: Purple Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
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| Type 2 | 16-8100,16-8300 | |
Color: Red Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
Color: Red, Magenta Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
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| Type 2 | 16-7600 | |
Color: Blue Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
Color: Blue Base: Ketone Application: Plastic, Glass, Metal |
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| Type 2 Cleaning Solution | 16-3300, 16-3400, 16-3401, 16-3402, 16-3600, 16-3601 |
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Color: Clear Base: Ketone |
Color: Clear Base: Ketone |
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| Type 3 | 16-7400 | |
Color: Black Base: Alcohol Application: Plastic, Metal |
Color: Black Base: Alcohol Application: Plastic, Metal |
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| Type 3 | 16-8000 | |
Color: Purple Base: Alcohol Application: Plastic, Metal, Retort |
Color: Purple Base: Alcohol Application: Plastic, Metal, Retort |
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| Type 3 | 16-7300 | |
Color: Red Base: Alcohol Application: Plastic, Metal, Retort |
Color: Red Base: Alcohol Application: Plastic, Metal, Retort |
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| Type 3 | 16-7100 | |
Color: Blue Base: Alcohol Application: Plastic, Metal, Retort |
Color: Blue Base: Alcohol Application: Plastic, Metal, Retort |
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| Type 3 Make-Up Ink | 16-7150, 16-7405, 16-8005 | |
Color: Clear Base: Alcohol |
Color: Clear Base: Alcohol |
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| Type 3 Cleaning Solution | 16-3200, 16-3500 | |
Color: Clear Base: Alcohol |
Color: Clear Base: Alcohol |
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| Type 4 | 16-1100, 16-1200 | |
Color: Black Base: Water Application: Uncoated Paper |
Color: Black Base: Water Application: Uncoated Paper |
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| Type 4 | 16-5000 | |
Color: Black Base: Water Application: IR Readable, Bar Code |
Color: Black Base: Water Application: IR Readable, Bar Code |
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| Type 4 | 16-5300 | |
Color: Red Base: Water Application: Uncoated Paper |
Color: Red Base: Water Application: Uncoated Paper |
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| Type 4 | 16-5100 | |
Color: Blue Base: Water Application: Uncoated Paper |
Color: Blue Base: Water Application: Uncoated Paper |
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| Type 4 | 16-5200 | |
Color: Green Base: Water Application: Uncoated Paper |
Color: Green Base: Water Application: Uncoated Paper |
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| Type 4 Make-Up Ink | 16-1050 | |
Color: Clear or Green Tint Base: Water |
Color: Clear or Green Tint Base: Water |
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| Type 4 Cleaning Solution | 16-3000 | |
Color: Clear Base: Water |
Color: Clear Base: Water |
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| Type 5 | 16-4200, 16-7800, 16-7820 | |
Color: Black Base: Poly Application: Plastic, Coated Paper |
Color: Black Base: Poly Application: Plastic, Coated Paper |
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| Type 5 | 16-7200 | |
Color: Red Base: Poly Application: Plastic, Coated Paper |
Color: Red Base: Poly Application: Plastic, Coated Paper |
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| Type 5 Make-Up Ink | 16-4205, 16-7205, 16-7825 | |
Color: Clear Base: Alcohol |
Color: Clear Base: Alcohol |
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| Type 5 Cleaning Solution | 16-3100 | |
Color: Clear Base: Alcohol |
Color: Clear Base: Alcohol |
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| Type 6 | 16-8600 | |
Color: Black to Red Base: Alcohol Application: Thermochromic, Retort, Plastic, Metal |
Color: Black to Red Base: Ketone Application: Thermochromic, Retort, Plastic, Metal |
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| Type 1 Make-Up Ink | 16-8605, 16-8606, 16-8635 | |
Color: Clear Base: Ketone |
Color: Clear Base: Ketone |
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| Type 6 Make-Up Ink | 16-8645 | |
Color: Clear Base: Alcohol |
Color: Clear or Green Tint Base: Ketone |
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| Type 6 Cleaning Solution | 16-3400, 16-3601, 16-3902, 16-3903 |
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Color: Clear Base: Alcohol |
Color: Clear Base: Ketone |
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