Henkel's product range of conductive, dielectric and other functional polymer thick film inks have been used to apply selective coatings on a variety of flexible and rigid substrates, via screen, flexographic and rotogravure printing methods.

They can be effectively dried or cured through heat or UV radiation. Henkel's conductive inks (silver, silver/silverchloride, carbon-based, dielectric and other functional [e.g., electroluminescing pigments-based]) are used for the production of:

• Flexible circuits for membrane touch switches
• Keyboards for desktop and notebook PCs
• Heating elements
• Automotive sensors
• Biosensors and EKG/ECG electrodes
• Antennas for contactless smart cards and RFID labels
• Touch screens
• EL lamps
• Printed circuit boards
• Potentiometer

Applications, advantages, typical properties and process considerations are clearly explained for each conductive coating so manufacturers have the information they need to make the right selection.