About Pigmented Marking Inks
Our pigmented (solvent-based) marking inks include finely ground and insoluble color particles with an alcohol-based solvent for fast drying. Because our pigmented inks use solid particles in a liquid carrier instead of dissolved colorants, you’ll benefit from greater durability and adherence.
Key Features & Benefits
- Enhanced Visibility: Due to their heavy body, pigmented inks show up well on both dark- and light-colored surfaces.
- Durable: These inks exhibit higher chemical and wash resistance than dye-type inks.
- Versatile: Our solvent-based inks are available in a rainbow of colors with varying dry times.
- Integration Capabilities: Our pigmented inks can integrate exceptionally with camera vision systems—contact us today to learn more.
Color Options We Offer
Pigmented inks are heavily bodied and show up well on both dark and light colored surfaces. These inks also exhibit a greater chemical and wash resistance than dye-type inks. Marking fluids of this nature are available in a rainbow of colors and various dry times. Allow us to show you how pigmented marking fluids can integrate well with camera vision systems.
Please note that these are representative colors. The final appearance on your part will vary with formula, application method, and substrate.
Our Pigmented Marking Inks
| XX-1346 | A super fast drying acetone based pigmented marking fluid primarily used in Carco non-contact marking systems. Used for marking dark or black substrates and often used in combination with eddy current, NDT and Ultrasonic equipment when one wishes to visibly identify defects on very fast moving webs, tubing or parts. Dry time on part +/- 10 seconds. |
| MM-150 | A fast dry pigmented marking fluid with fair alkaline wash resistance and excellent oil penetration and adhesion on all porous and non-porous surfaces. The penetration power of the MM-150 series marking fluid is useful where oil and/or coolants are prevalent. Generally used in Carco "ES-1157-C Jet Shot" and ES-800 Spray System applications. Dry time on is anywhere from 25 seconds to 1 minute depending on the application and material being marked upon. |
| F-123 | A medium fast dry, heavily pigmented marking fluid. Recommended for open pad / hand stamping and often used with the Carco ES-712-A Spring Marker. Dry time on part about 2-3 minutes. |
| SG-1260 | The SG-1260 is medium fast dry heavily pigmented marking fluid formulated for caustic chemical resistance; including alkaline, acid and phosphate baths. Used in a variety of Carco marking equipment. Dry time on part about 2-3 minutes. |
| F-264 | A medium slow dry heavily pigmented marking fluid. Developed for use in Carco Spring/Contact marking systems. Dry time on part about 5-9 minutes. |
| F-224 | A high flash, slow dry pigmented marking fluid often used where flammability and safety are primary considerations. The F-224 series is used with all Carco Spring/Contact marking systems. Dry time on part being marked about 15+ minutes. |
| SG-1290 | The SG-1290 is slow dry heavily pigmented marking fluid formulated for caustic chemical resistance; including alkaline, acid and phosphate baths. The SG-1290 series is primarily used with Carco Spring/Contact marking systems. Dry time on part being marked about 15+ minutes. |
Common Industry Applications
- Automotive: Pigmented inks ensure durability and high-contrasting marks that are ideal for quality control, traceability, and part identification.
- Wheel & Tire: Due to the ink’s waterproof and resistance to fading qualities, it’s excellent for high points/low points marking.
- Metal Fabrication: Our heat-resistant and abrasion-proof inks can perform well in harsh environments, making them perfect for high-contrast markings and traceability.
- Spring & Wire: Our inks help improve traceability and are commonly used in color coding and identification striping applications.
Why Choose Carco’s Inks?
All inks we produce are made to order, compatible with all different types of surfaces, available in multiple colors and drying times, and can be permanent or non-permanent based on your needs.
Carco is also a U.S.-based manufacturing company. By partnering with a domestic supplier, we ensure more cost-effective solutions, exceptional customer service, ongoing technical support, and fast delivery.