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LOCTITE® ECI 8001 – Thermoplastic Conductive Ink – Printed self-regulating heating elements on polyester and flexible substrates

  • Item Name: LOCTITE® ECI 8001

  • Manufacturer: Henkel

  • Technologies: Thermoplastic, Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) carbon conductive ink

  • Color: Black paste

  • Cure Type: Hot air drying or infrared

  • Package Size: Contact to Techniq VN for details.

  • Shelf Life: 6 months

1. Product Overview

LOCTITE® ECI 8001 is a carbon-filled thermoplastic positive temperature coefficient (PTC) ink developed for low-voltage (<50 V) self-regulating heating elements. Delivered as a black paste, it is screen printable, flexible, and suitable for PET, PEN, and PI substrates. With a self-regulating temperature of about 60°C and a PTC ratio above 8, the ink enables rapid heating and precise cut-off without external control. It is compatible with silver ink LOCTITE® ECI 1010 and can be blended with LOCTITE® NCI 8002 to fine-tune resistance, making it versatile for controlled heating designs.


2. Applications

  • Self-regulating heating elements on polyester foils

  • Printed heaters for electronics requiring ~60°C cut-off

  • Low-voltage thermal management systems

  • Hybrid designs with silver busbars for efficient current distribution

  • Adjustable resistance heating circuits via blending with NCI 8002

3. Typical Properties

Category Property Value
Undried Technology Thermoplastic
Appearance Black paste
Filler Type Carbon
Solid Content 49 %
Density 1.0 g/cm³
Viscosity (25°C, shear rate 1.5 s⁻¹) 51,000 mPa·s
Thixotropic Index (1.5/15 s⁻¹) 7.0
Theoretical Coverage (10 µm film) 48 m²/kg
Shelf Life (8–28°C) 180 days
Operating Temperature (max) 70 °C
Drying Cycle 10 min @ 120°C
Dried Adhesion on PET Grade 5B (ASTM 3359)
Sheet Resistance (25 µm film, 10 min @ 120°C) 1,700 Ω/sq
PTC Ratio 8.6
Self-Regulation Temperature ~60 °C

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