Formerly exclusive manufacturers for Sherman Treaters / ITW-ST from 1987 to June 2008, CDE Products have been producing Surface Tension Test Inks (dyne test inks, dyne pens, test ink)
to a world-renowned and refined standard.
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Established in 1985, each product is carefully blended
and calibrated to specific dyne levels which give a highly accurate readings.
Surface Test Inks are primarily used to measure the surface energy of non-porous materials such as plastics, metal and glass surfaces in dynes/cm ( mN/m ) prior to printing, coating or adhesion. Predominantly used in the Corona Treatment and Plasma Treatment processes of surface pre-treatment, promoting adhesion, to determine the cleanliness and the surface energy of substrates in the packaging sector, our Surface Test Inks can additionally be utilised in industries such as automotive engineering, aviation engineering, medical technology and electronics manufacturing.
Following the decision made by ITW to relocate Sherman Treaters operations to Germany, CDE Products are now unrestricted to be able to market and distribute their Accurate Test Ink Solutions range of Dyne Pens and Inks directly to resellers and end users. This range encompasses the world-wide reputation for quality and performance that is associated with the test inks that CDE Products produced for Sherman Treaters.
Based in the United Kingdom, we are able to offer a personal, efficient and professional service.