Hakko Corporation - Model E-BTO -Olefin Barrier Tubing for Printers

The E-BTO olefin barrier tubing from Hakko Corporation is designed specifically for use in roll-to-roll, textile, and ink-jet printers, notably when deploying non-aggressive inks. This high-barrier tubing is engineered to maintain high levels of dissolved oxygen, preventing oxygen and water vapor from permeating into the ink. This feature is crucial in avoiding issues such as print head clogging and ink discharge defects, typically caused by air bubble generation and evaporation of solvent components within the ink. Constructed as a five-layer tubing, it includes a barrier resin as the middle layer to enhance its gas barrier properties, outperforming both the E-KYT and standard polyethylene tubes. Suitable for food-sanitation and demonstrating chemical resistance, this non-PVC tubing retains its flexibility, as evidenced by technical testing such as the Slide Curvature and Flexibility Tests. It supports customizations for specific dimensions or UV-curable inks through a made-to-order arrangement.