WILFLEX® ONE-STEP NYLON
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1. DESCRIPTION W ilflex One Step N ylon Ink is formulated to print onto untreated nylon The ink can be used like a standard plastisol ink and will not dry in the screen or harden in the container O SN inks flash quickly to allow multi ink production with cure gel temperatures of 300 F 149 C PRINTER S PARAMETERS Substrates Untreated 100 percent nylon Mesh OSN White 60 110 threads in 24 43 threads cm Mesh OSN Colors 110 195 threads in 43 77 threads cm Conventional direct or capillary films Stencil emulsion Squeegee type 60 to 90 durometer Squeegee blade Straight edge Gel temp 155F 168 C Curetemp 300 F 149 C entire film Extender O ne Step N ylon Extender for process applications Reducer N one Caution Do not trap or overprint on fluorescent colors 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun Use within one year of receipt Storage Wash up Mineral spirits Health amp Safety data Available upon request FEATURES Excellent for printing untreated nylon fabrics ranging from coarse deniers used in back packs and luggage to the finer deniers used in garments umbrellas USE OF HUGGER CATALYST One Step N ylon inks should N OT be used on waterproofed satin jackets or when printing onto waterproofed nylon materials If the nylon material has been treated to repel water the waterproofing must be removed and the2. a fluorescent color color migration will occur To avoid this do not trap or overprint on fluorescent colors Hot cleaning solvents containing Toluene Xylene and Acetone etc will react with this ink causing hardening in the screen Due to differences in power height above ink film and efficiency of the flash drying unit specific dwell time cannot be given Field testing showed significantly faster flash times than other catalyzed systems currently available Use consistent high tensioned screen mesh to optimize performance properties Perform fusion tests before production Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability and increased likelihood of dye migration Testing procedures for plastisol fusion are outlined in the W ilflex User s Manual Stir plastisols prior to printing Do not dry clean bleach or iron the printed area Any application not referenced in this product information bulletin should be pre tested or consultation sought with W ilflex Technical Services Department prior to printing US 800 735 4353 Effective 5 6 02 N ot all W ilflex products are available in every country The information in this publication is based on information and experience believed reliable Since many factors may affect processing for an application processors must carry out their own tests and experiments to confirm suitability for intended use You must make your own det
3. addition to ink of Hugger catalyst at 10 percent by weight will be necessary W ipe down the print area with rubbing alcohol or acetone if printing on a tightly weaved jacket material The cross link reaction between the catalyst and ink takes approximately 48 72 hours to fully bond to the WILFLEX ONE STEP NYLON fabric Therefore scratch testing should not be a quality criteria immediately following printing The Hugger Catalyst chemistry activates upon exposure to moisture in the air The amount of moisture exposure determines the shelf life of the mixed ink Pot life generally ranges from 4 8 hours O pened Hugger C atalyst containers should be squeezed to push air out of the bottle and then sealed tightly If left open or loosely sealed H ugger will crystallize and solidify in the bottle Ink mixed with Hugger Catalyst must be removed from the screen immediately following printing with cleaning solvents to prevent permanent mesh damage Squeegees and any other printing apparatus must cleaned immediately also Preprinting and testing are necessary prior to production SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS OSN ink will adhere to 100 percent polyester fabrics but preprinting and testing for bleed resistance are necessary to determine overall results W hen OSN fluorescent colors are printed on top of a flashed white there will be improved opacity and no reaction between colors However if white or any non opaque color is printed on top of
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