Home

Wilflex - Serilith Online Shop

1. Corporate office for inks PolyO ne Corporation 8155 Cobb Center Drive Kennesaw GA 30152 770 590 3500 Fax 678 290 2749 Customer Service 800 326 0226 Fax 800 827 5061 Technical Services 800 735 4353 email wilflex wilflex com web site www wilflex com www polyone com European Sales and Distribution Center Main Office W ilflex Europe Ltd Unit 12 O rbital O ne Green Street Green Road Dartford Kent England DA1 1Q G Tel 44 01322 277778 Fax 44 01322 288370 Pacific Rim Sales and Distribution Center Main Office W ilflex A ustralasia Pty Ltd 77 Parkhurst Drive Knoxfield 3180 Victoria Australia Tel 61 3 9887 1522 Fax 461 3 9887 1711 Back Next Vr rs Contents Contact Us To place an order for any W ilflex product or to request a product demon stration please contact your local W ilflex distributor listed on the following pages Please do not hesitate to contact W ilflex directly W ilflex USA W ilflex Europe and W ilflex A ustralasia all offer technical assistance with ink and screen printing questions product information details regarding how to purchase W ilflex products Send us email on the Internet by contacting wilflex wilflex com send email to a specific W ilflex employee by using the first letter of the first name the last name and wilflex com Example jdoe wilflex com See our web site at www wilflex com ur web s
2. Heavy grade HD Heavy Back Next V Q M Contents Screen Frames The purpose of the screen frame is to hold the screen mesh at proper tension for print production T herefore the screen frame must have the stability and strength to withstand the desired screen tension Screen frames are made from wood or metal Metal frames are either fixed or moveable and retensionable Screen frames must be resistant to the chemicals and inks used during printing and cleaning up The surface of the frame where the screen fabric is to be attached must be flat and free of foreign substances Screen Tension Experience has proven that proper screen tension will improve screen performance which means it will provide high resistance firm adhesion of the stencil suitable elasticity for off contact printing and proper ink flow It is important to have proper screen tension but it is just as important to have consistent tension levels throughout a job Screen tension is one of the most critical factors in producing screens mainly because screen ten sion directly influences printing results Printing parameters improved by proper screen tension include registration accuracy line sharpness or acutance due to improved performance of stencil system snap off and low off contact distances ink deposit uniform and consistent ink color consistency less ink penetration resulting in higher opacity on dark s
3. CURING Gelor Flash cure 170 189 F 76 87 C Due to differences in power height above ink film and efficiency of the flash unit a specific dwell time cannot be given Incorporating the use of finer mesh counts for your flash plate will decrease the dwell time needed to gel the ink result ing in faster production speeds Be certain to set flash dwell times on heated pallets to simulate production Adjust your settings so that the ink is just dry to the touch Avoid excessive overflash ing as it can result in poor inter coat adhesion of overprint colors Cure 320 F 160 C through out the entire ink film Fusion tests should be performed prior to production printing Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability and increased likelihood of dye migration Maximum ink tensile strength and elongation is accom plished by ensuring total fusion of the ink film Testing procedures for plastisol fusion are outlined in theW ilflex Textile User s Manual MODIFIERS W ilflex Athletic Trophy W hite can be used straight from the bucket Some stir ring will help break down the false body that occurs in plastisol inks over time Athletic Trophy W hite may be modified with Miracle Clear 10160 or a small amount of Curable Reducer 10070 1 5 percent by weight to lower viscosity Please note Excessive modification will reduce the bleed resistance of Athletic Trophy W hite and may cause problems in c
4. 2001 Edition W ilflex Screen Printing Inks Manufactured by PolyO ne Corp Textile User s Manual Last Page Next Page Back Next Table of Contents Company Introduction A Company Philosophy Company History W ilflex Distribution C International Distribution Wilflex Productsink A W hite Inks 1 W hite Inks A pplications Chart BrightTiger 11480 Phantom W hite 11555 Athletic Trophy 11003 PolyW hite 11117 Omega Flash 11175 Olympia Plus 11135 Xtreme W hite 11999 Pennant W hite 11000 B General Purpose Inks Genesis Genesis Process C Athletic Inks MSH N ylon Series D One Step N ylon Inks Transfer Inks TransFlex 1 Super 2 Soft 3 Tuf O ne PacPuff 4 Process 5 Shimmer 6 TransC lear Printable Adhesive 7 Lithoprint Specialty Products 1 SSV FF MCV FF Glitters Sparkles Shimmers Phosphorescent Straight up High Density SuperBond Reflective Luna Clear 9 SuperGuard HT 10 First Base Program 11 High Density C lear 12 Natural Suede CO O Ui gt rri Ui amp WwW 13 Rock Base 14 NuPuff 15 Color Sets G Additives 1 Additives Chart 2 Finesse H Non Standard C ustom Compounds Wilflex Color Systems A PC Express B MX Mixing System C Opaque Matchmaker D PowerPax Kits E IMS Software F W CS PC Master G WCS DispenseMaster Screen Printing Parameters A Art W ork B Screens and Mesh 1 Screen
5. Screen Printing Introduction All ingredients art stencil mesh print parameters etc interrelate It is the entire recipe not just one ingredient that establishes high quality and production rates W ithout organization between departments the focus of each area will be only one ingredient not the entire recipe The screen printing process can be distorted to accommodate practically any one ingredient but this is the proverbial tail wagging the dog approach It is much better to evaluate the entire process In general the merchandising department art department screen printing and warehouse groups need to have a good working knowledge of their contribution to the entire process Education and cross training is one way to help each department realize its contribution to the overall picture By this method employees see first hand how their work directly influences other departments and the quality of the finished product The relationship between the screen mesh stencil systems screen exposure tension squeegee parameters ink transfer to different materials etc is important to the quality of the finished product It is our hope that this manual will give you some insight into our products and assist you in seeing the big picture of the screen printing process Back Next Contents a rtWork Although there are many ways to create art the artist should know some basic information a
6. ProcessYellow 89850GN S Process Black 19850GN S Process Magenta 49850GN S Process W hite13850GN S Starter kit PROCESSKIT TONE SET Most balanced W ilflex process color set Download color val ues from www wilflex com e Tone Cyan 69855GN S ToneYellow 89855GN S Tone Magenta49855GN S Tone Black 19850GN 5 Starter kit PROTONEKIT EXTENDED GAMUT Use with process sets to extend the color palette and improve the look of your prints RGB Red 47507GN SRGB e RGB Blue 67507GN SRGB RGB Green 77507GN SRGB Starter kit EXTGAMKIT HEX SET A form of extended gamut the Hex Set is designed to work with the widest gamut e HexYellow C87501GN SHX e Hex Cyan C 67501GN SHX e Hex Mag C 47501GN SHX e Hex Orange C 37501GN SHX e Hex Green C 77501GN SHX Hex Black C 19501GN SHX Starter kit HEXKIT Wilflex Color Sets Control from Art to Production W ilflex offers color sets to load into Photoshop or work in conjunction with Photoshop Plug ins or separation programs to help artists bring their vision of the design to reality without the hassle W ilflex inks feature excellent translu cency allowing colors to blend during printing SPOT COLOR CRUNCH SET Print in the same rotation for each job and increase the repeatability and consistency of your prints Use with Freehand Graphics automated separation software Spot Process www colorcrunch com To use with ColorCrunch CC drop Tan Purple Turqu
7. and dark with white underlay T garments MX Mixing Inks produce soft hand inks for high pro aD duction wet on wet printing offering a matte finish and ep improved crock resistance An MX Kit contains all mixing inks r and an MX Manual with a coated PAN TO N E Color Formula Guide All MX colors were printed through a 156 threads in 62 mesh screen on white 100 percent cotton fabric matched under cool white fluorescent lighting 4100K illuminant RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Inks produced from the MX Mixing System are translu cent to opaque W hen blended according to formulations resulting colors vary in opacity from translucent to semi opaque For bleed resistance use a premium bleed resistant underbase white MX inks may be printed on cotton cotton blends and some synthetic fabrics Colors will repro duce best on white or light colored fabrics Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties The MSH Nylon Series is available for printing on nylon mesh See appropriate pages in the Athletic Products section PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh 110 305 threads in 43 120 threads cm Squeegee 60 to 90 durometer straight edge blade Emulsion Conventional direct or capillary films For consistency all formulas provided were printed through a 156 threads in 62 threads cm mesh screen on white 100 percent cotton fabric for color approval W ilflex MX Mixing Ink
8. PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh For optimum opacity a 63 120 threads in 24 49 threads cm mesh is recommended Finer meshes such as 125 230 threads in 49 90 threads cm may be used on light colored fabrics Emulsion The product contains no aggres sive solvents or water Screens may be prepared with conventional direct emulsions or capil lary films CURING Gelor Flash cure SSV FF may be flashed between 170 190 F 75 88 C Due to differences in power height above ink film and efficiency of the flash unit a specific dwell time cannot be given Incorporating the use of finer mesh counts for your flash plate will decrease the dwell time needed to gel the ink resulting in faster production speeds Be certain to set flash dwell times on heated pallets to simulate production A djust your settings so that the ink is just dry to the touch Avoid excessive overflashing as it can result in poor inter coat adhe sion of overprint colors Cure W ilflex SSV FF is 100 percent solvent free and cannot be air dried For proper fusion the ink film must reach at least 270 F 132 C SSV FF inks remelt at 300 F 149 C and may be cold peel transferred at this temperature Fusion tests should be made prior to any production run MODIFIERS W ilflex SSV FF may be used straight from the container Some stirring will help break down the false body that builds in plastisol inks during storage If desired up to 3 per cent by weight of Reducer 11 can be used t
9. SOFTWARE The W ilflex IMS is aW indowsTM based program written to enhance W ilflex s existing formulation books by offering all color mixing systems in one pack age The user friendly menu driven software runs on IBM or IBM compatible comput ers v Provides formulations for W ilflex color mixing systems at the click of a mouse v Forecasts ink usage by weight per print print area or ink quantity v Creates and stores job specifications including mesh counts ink quantities design area underbase requirements and MO RE v Offers a variety of measurement units including grams pounds gallons and kilo grams v Allows printing of multiple formulations as reports or labels V Customizes formulas with a usage factor to allow for double stroking heavy film stencils off contact or squeegee pressure v Create reporting for VO Cs v Create and print your own formulation guides v Recycle feature allows you to use up old inventory to make new colors V Link 7500 0 scale with software by adding optional Y CC 01 6 cable The IMS Software user may select an ink formulation based on the color code color description or a prescribed refer ence code The ink requirements for a specific job can be cal culated by inputting the job reference term size of print percentage of coverage number of prints and mesh count Based on this information the software can calcu late a suggested volume of ink required for the job Bec
10. W HERETO GET THE COLOR VALUES The process color values for W ilflex inks are available on the W ilflex User s Manual CD ROM or download from the W ilflex s web site www wilflex com SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Use an appropriate underbase on colored fabrics To ensure good quality separations use a separator who specializes in the textile screen print industry Line mesh count relations of 55 305 55 120 and 65 355 65 140 have proven to be very effective at minimizing moire Refer to information on half tones in the Art Work section of the W ilflex User s Manual Use consistent high tensioned screen mesh to optimize performance properties Retensionable frames that allow for work hardening of the mesh fabric are recommended 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 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 D epartment prior to printing US 800 735 4353 The information in this publication is based on information and experience believed reliable Since many factors may affect processing for an applicatio
11. Contents HEAT PRESSAPPLICATION W ilflex reflective transfers should be heat pressed at 375 380 F 191 193 C for 10 seconds at 45 PSI pressure Transfer inks should be peeled hot hot split application CURING GelTemp 200 240 F 104 116 C These temperatures will partially cure the ink film It is important to stay within this recommended temperature range as lower temperatures will result in a transfer with little tensile strength and higher temperatures will negatively affect the hot split characteristics of the transfer MODIFIERS None Always stir plastisol inks prior to use to break down any false body WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid stor ing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the con tainer 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and h
12. Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX MCV FF GOLD SHIMMER 85370 WILFLEX MCV FF SILVER SHIMMER 15370 GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex MCV FF Gold and Silver Shimmers have been formulated to produce a bright shimmering color with excellent durability and washability RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES W ilflex MC V FF Gold and Silver Shimmers have excellent opacity and may be printed on light and dark substrates including cot ton cotton blends and synthetic textiles Pre print and test all substrates for ink adhesion shine and other desired properties PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh Screen meshes between 60 and 110 threads in 24 43 threads cm are recommended to allow metallic particles to flow easily through the screen Emulsion MC V FF Gold and Silver Shimmers do not contain solvents and may be printed using screens prepared with conventional direct emulsions and indirect or capillary films Although MCV FF Gold and Silver Shimmers were designed to be direct printed this ink may be transferred using a gelation temperature of approximately 170 F 77 C and a transfer press tempera ture of approximately 300 F 149 C and a cold peel process CURING Even though MCV FF Gold and Silver Shimmers are made with the low cure MCV FF base the recommended cure temperature is at least 320 F 160 C due to the reflective and heat transfer properties of the metallic particles as well as the characteristic heavy ink deposits of metallic inks Fai
13. Use screens meshes from 83 to 230 threads in Stretch screen to 25 newtons tension Can be used with High Density films such as 200 400 micron film Back SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Can be used as a conventional flat print ink Can be used as a High Density Ink Addition of pigments and other additives to the base should not exceed 2096 by weight To gain higher yields use a print flash print method for both flat and high density printing Complete curing is important Multiple dryer passes may be necessary to ensure total cure Perform fusion tests before production Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor Next 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 Va d Do not dry clean bleach or iron the printed area Any application not referenced in this product information bulletin should be pre tested or a consultation sought with W ilflex Technical Services D epartment prior to printing US 800 Contents 735 4353 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 determination of suitability for your intended use a
14. ghost image of your printed image on the material that was covering the printed area Transfer Release Test It is important to conduct accelerated age tests in your plant which will indicate how a transfer will release from the transfer paper after six months to one year on the shelf Accelerated aging tests can be per formed by placing the printed transfer in a hot box or hot room at 100 hours at a temperature of 120 F This will simulate one year of shelf life Tests conducted in your plant will help keep your transfer garment reject risk to a minimum for more information pre test procedures 1 800 735 4353 Back Next Contents Flash Curing Plastisol inks gel or reach an intermediate point between liquid and total fusion This gelled state is tack free and allows another layer of plastisol to be printed over gelled ink without distortion of print W hen flash curing it is important to monitor temperature with aT hermo probe heat tapes or crayons D ue to differences in power height above ink film and efficiency of the flash unit a specific dwell time cannot be given Incorporating the use of finer mesh counts for your flash plate will decrease the dwell time needed to gel the ink resulting in faster production speeds Be certain to set flash dwell times on heated pallets to simulate production Adjust your settings so that the ink is just dry to the touch Avoid excessive overflashing as it can result in poor
15. Finesse 10150 Add to extend and soften hand Additions greater than 20 percent by weight will reduce opacity C urable Reducer 10070 Maximum addition of 5 percent by weight Caution The viscosity or thickness of GN S plasti sol inks have been specially designed to enhance opacity and printability A ny alter ation of this viscosity should be minimized WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH amp SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Vf Q M Contents 23801 30401 34800 40500 42270 47030 47210 57010 57130 60007 67040 67050 70501 74240 75301 GENESIS Standard C
16. PRINTING AND TRANSFERRING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh Standard opacity transfers require a 60 86 threads in 24 34 threads cm mesh screen Finer meshes such as 110 195 threads in 43 77 threads cm can be used when transferring on to lighter colored substrates or for producing fine detail prints Transflex Soft transfers should be transferred at 365 375 F 185 190 C for 5 to 7 seconds at 40 45 PSI The transfer paper should be peeled immediately after transferring for optimum results W hen producing cold peel transfers allow the transfer to cool for approximately 15 seconds before removing the paper Emulsion Solvent resistant direct emulsions or capillary films are recommended RECOMMENDEDTRANSFER PAPERS Transfer papers recommended and supplied by W yndstone Heat Transfer Papers Hobart McIntosh can be used in association with this ink system O ther paper types can be used with confidence but when evaluating inks for transfers printers should obtain current information about coated and non coated paper types from these manufacturers before proceeding with transfer manufacture W ilflex Technical Services can pro vide more information on the use of transfer papers See the Transfer Papers section in the W ilflex User s Manual for information on the care and use of transfer papers CURING Gel All Transflex Soft inks should be passed through the dryer or gelled at tempera tures between 195 230 F 90 110 C These temperatures will partial
17. S Genesis Base and 106806 S Genesis Plus Base have similar print characteristics owever 106806 S offers a matte finish and is more opaque RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Cotton cotton blends polyesters some nylon generally open weave or mesh types as well as other synthetics Underbase W hite A bleed resistant white such as W ilflex Athletic Trophy W hite or Bright Tiger is suggested O mega Flash or O lympia Plus whites are suggested for 100 percent cotton fabrics Cold Peel Transfers Parchment paper Pre print and test all fab rics for dye bleeding coverage ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired effects PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh For optimum opacity 86 120 threads in 34 49 threads cm O verprinting and fine line printing 120 280 threads in 49 110 threads cm Printing onto white or light fabrics 110 280 threads in 49 90 threads cm Process colors 305 355 threads in or 120 140 threads cm Cold Peel Transfers 86 120 threads in or 34 49 threads cm Squeegee Medium durometer slightly rounded edge Emulsion Conventional direct or capil lary films CURING flash cure Approximately 230 F 110 C Full Cure 320 F 160 C Transfer Temp 350 F 177 C Fusion tests should be made prior to any production run Failure to cure properly causes poor wash fastness inferior adhe Sion and increased dye migration MODIFIERS Genesis Inks should be stirred first to determine if modification is necessary
18. St Paul MN 55117 4610 612 489 9999 800 328 6592 MULTICRAFT 3233 East Van Buren Phoenix AZ 85008 602 244 9444 NAZDAR Atlanta 4260 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Norcross GA 30071 710 476 0510 800 537 4606 http www nazdar com NAZDAR lt incinnati 3905 Port Union Road Cincinnati OH 45014 513 870 5706 800 729 9942 NAZDAR Jndiana 2910 Fortune Circle W est Suite C Indianapolis IN 46241 317 484 4500 800 783 3883 NAZDAR Miami 8601 N W 81st Road Suite 101 Medley FL 33166 305 888 3796 800 788 0554 NAZDAR Michigan 687 Minnesota A venue Troy MI 48083 248 588 4900 800 733 9942 NAZDAR Mid America 3000 South Hanley Road 100 St Louis MO 63143 314 647 1129 800 755 9942 NAZDAR Midwest 1982 Lunt Avenue Elk Grove Village IL 60007 847 439 8668 800 837 0234 NAZDAR orth Carolina 7001 C Cessna Drive Greensboro NC 27409 336 668 4085 800 426 0290 NAZDAR 9 rlando 310 Anchor Road Casselberry FL 32707 407 265 3380 800 788 4657 NAZDAR ennsauken 7055 Central Highway Pennsauken NJ 08109 856 663 7878 800 257 8226 NAZDAR Shawnee 8501 Hedge Lane Terrace Shawnee KS 66227 3290 913 422 1888 800 767 9942 Back Next Vr Q Contents NAZDAR fennessee 625 4th Avenue South Nashville TN 37210 615 726 0946 800 926 0946 NAZDAR W est 11821 W estern Avenue Garden Grove CA 92841 714 894 7578 800 252 7767 NEO SIGN SUPPLY 6731 S
19. We also strongly recommend that all the formulas be proofed prior to commencing any production run to ensure color accuracy as the final color is dependent on print technique mesh count and substrate used W ilflex Inc and its associated companies assume no responsibility for the actual color achieved CURING Wilflex MX Mixing Inks inks must reach a temperature of 320 F 160 C to achieve full cure Failure to reach full cure will result in poor washfastness adhesion and wet rub resistance Fusion tests should be made prior to any production run See the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of the W ilflex User s Manual for cure testing procedures 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Vly gt Contents MODIFIERS MX inks are extremely easy to print and mix The viscosity or thickness has been designed specifically to enhance printability Viscosity modification is not recommended However if necessary 10150FN S Finesse and 10070 C urable Reducer may be used to extend or r
20. employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents CURING GelTemp Be sure not to over gel the puff ink on the transfer paper A suggested gel temperature of 190 215 F 88 102 C is recommended Should the puff ink be allowed to exceed the recommended gel temperatures the hot release of the puff ink from the transfer paper at the transfer heat pressing stage and the adhesion properties when applied to the fabric will be significantly reduced The surface feel of the puff ink following ink gelation should feel smooth to touch If the ink surface feels coarse and the puff has embossed on the paper then the puff ink gelation temperature needs to be reduced If 10007TF TransC lear is printed first down this will give extended stretch and wash durability to the puff transfer when heat fused onto fabric Print the 10007TF TransClear using a 305 screen mesh The heat press should be set at a temperature range of 375 385 F for 5 7 seconds 40 45 psi for a hot peel transfer MODIFIERS Small amounts of Reducer 1 1 3 percent by weight can be added to the puff ink to assist the breakdown of the ink s body that builds up in the inks over time COLOR RANGE Transflex Tuf O ne Pacpuff Ink is available in a base white and cream ink Puff colors are obtained by introducing aW ilflex pigment concentrate 5 8 percent by weight into theTuf O ne Pacpuff WASH UP Conventional solvents or W
21. 86 to 125 threads in 34 49 threads cm for optimum opacity on darks 140 to 230 threads in 55 90 threads cm for underbasing 195 to 305 threads in 77 120 threads cm for fine line printing Screens T he use of consistent high tensioned screens will optimize the performance properties of Bright Tiger Retensionable frames that allow for work hardening the mesh fabric are highly recommended Stencils Use capillary films or a high quality emulsion and coating procedure that totally encapsulates the mesh and establishes a consistent stencil on the screen For one hit opacity printing through coarser meshes use a coating procedure that builds a thick even stencil to ensure a good column height of printed ink Squeegee 60 80 durometer Use a slightly dulled edge for coarse mesh counts and a sharp edge for fine mesh counts D ual 70 90 or triple 70 90 70 durometer squeegees are highly recommended Ensure that the print edge of the squeegee material is straight and free of nicks for optimal results Avoid excessive squeegee pressure A heavy flood stroke that fully fills the open areas of the stencil with ink is recommended FLASH CURE AND FUSION Gel 160 180 F 71 82 C Due to differences in power height above ink film and efficiency of the flash unit a specific dwell time cannot be given Incorporating the use of finer mesh counts for your flash plate will decrease the dwell time needed to gel the ink resulting in faster production speeds
22. Aerosols Many W ilflex Aerosol products are flammable and must be stored and handled properly to avoid injury T he products are a severe eye irritant and a mild skin irri tant Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when using these materials Breathing the vapors can cause dizziness and nausea Use only in a well ventilated area EmergencyTreatment For eye exposure flush thoroughly with clean water W ash any affected skin areas with soap and water If breathing problems occur move to a well ventilated area Do not induce vomiting if swallowed Get prompt medical attention for any emergencies Handling amp Storage W ilflex aerosol products must be stored in a cool dry location away from flames and excessive heat pete a fire containers exposed to high temperatures may explode Cool water should be used on cans exposed to fire pills should be picked up with absorbent and disposed of following all appropri ate regulations C ans must be completely vented before disposal Back Next Contents 2001 EDITION WILFLEX e TEXTILE USER S MANUAL The purpose of the W ilflex User s Manual is to provide the screen printer with technical information about W ilflex products as well as basic information on screen printing techniques and testing The W ilflex plastisol inks produced by W ilflex Inc have the inherent characteris tics of plastisol chemistry T hese characteristics include the gradual increase in vis cosity over time W
23. Be certain to set flash dwell times on heated pallets to simulate production A djust your settings so that the ink is just dry to the touch Avoid excessive overflashing as it can result in poor inter coat adhesion of overprint colors Cure 320 F 160 C 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents throughout the entire ink film Fusion tests should be performed prior to produc tion printing Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability and increased likelihood of dye migration Maximum ink tensile strength and elongation is accomplished by ensuring total fusion of the ink film Testing procedures for plastisol fusion are outlined in the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of the W ilflex User s Manual MODIFIERS The performance properties built into whites are adversely affected by the addition of reducers and extenders Bright Tiger was formulated to be print ed without any need for viscosity modification If viscosity reduction is a
24. Contents DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE The following information is given in good faith and applies to the United States O ther countries should consult their dis tributor or other regulatory organization for further information W ilflex Inc encourages all printers to reduce waste at its source and recycle as much remaining waste as possible These practices will help to protect the environ ment as well as reduce cost INK W ilflex has formulated all W ilflex Inks with quality safety and the environ ment in mind ur plasitsol inks as supplied are not considered hazardous waste as defined by RCRA The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act They are not ignitable corrosive or reactive and will pass the TCLP Toxic Characteristics Leaching Procedure If the ink has been cleaned up from a screen floor etc with a solvent listed in the RCRA F list except for F003 the whole mixture is consid ered a hazardous waste and must be managed in compliance with RCRA regula tions If the ink is mixed with a solvent on the F003 list the mixture should be tested to determine the flash point If below 140 F it must be managed as a haz ardous waste If the plastisol is mixed with a non flammable Safety Solvent the resulting mixture may be able to be discharged to the municipal sewer The user must contact their local wastewater treatment plant authority to get permission prior to prior to commencing the discha
25. Eastern Avenue Oklahoma C ity O K 73149 405 672 0555 800 522 4386 ONE SHOT SUPPLIES 815A W aiakamilo Road Honolulu HI 96817 808 841 7683 ONE STOP 2686 Northridge Drive NW Grand Rapids MI 49544 616 784 0404 800 968 7550 PARMELE SCREEN PRINTING SUPPLY 13105 Saticoy St North Hollywood CA 91605 818 982 9339 PRIMESOUCE 2403 Sidney Street Pittsburgh PA 15203 412 432 1333 SCREEN PROCESS OF ALABAMA LLC 710 Gadsen Hwy Trussville AL 35173 205 655 2757 800 804 0786 SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 1210W est Alameda Drive Ste 125 Tempe AZ 85282 480 921 7050 800 947 6674 SUNCOAST SCREEN amp INK 13000 Automobile Blvd Suite 102 Clearwater FL 33762 721 556 0039 800 248 3226 FL http www suncoastscreen com TEXAS SCREEN PROCESS SUPPLY CO allas 304 N W alton Street Dallas TX 75226 214 748 3271 800 366 1776 http www txscreen com TEXAS SCREEN PROCESS SUPPLY CO 4 ouston 4466 W 12th Houston TX 77055 713 957 0850 800 775 7545 http www txscreen com TW GRAPHICS EAST 1175 Florida C entral Parkway Ste 3000 Longwood FL 32750 407 332 4488 800 262 3051 http www twgraphics com WILDSIDE NORTH 107 Arrowhead Drive Slippery Rock PA 16057 724 794 4100 888 245 3810 Back Next Contents International Distributors Canada SCREENFLEX INKS CANADA LTD Calgary Alberta 403 255 7766 800 661 7766 SCREEN FLEX INKS CANADA LtD Waterloo Ontario 51
26. Mesh 2 Frames 3 Tension Stencils Squeegees Substrates Curing Plastisol Ink Thermo probe Dryer Heat History Evaluating Plastisol Inks Flash Curing G Off Contact Fibrillation mm rm JU V Other W ilflex Products A W ilflex Aerosols 1 Safety Information 2 Screen W ash VI Safety amp Environmental A Disposal amp Recycling B Dedication to Safety C Use ofW ilflex Inks D Are Plastisol Inks Safe E NFPA Rating System Back Next Contents Executive Report Founded more than 30 years ago W ilflex is widely regarded as being on the leading edge of vinyl plastics technology throughout its markets W ilflex is an international company Manufacturing facilities on the east coast of the United States as well as in Europe and Australia allow us to efficiently service the growing worldwide demand The key to our present and future success is the continuing development of the products and markets that fall within our basic technology W e are proud that our W ilflex Textile Screen Printing Inks command a leadership position in the marketplace O ur W ilflex Color Systems DispenseMaster PC Master PowerPax and Aerosol product line reflect our commitment to serve the screen printing industry W e are the recognized problem solver and technical educator in the industry due to our commitment to product development and customer service O ur success reflects the value our cus
27. a vegetable oil that is commonly added to vinyl to make it flexible and soft in products such as toys blood bags wire and cable flooring and shower curtains There are many different types of plasticizers but phthalates are the most common and are often used in printing imaging prod ucts Phthalates are safe Phthalates have been used safely as plasticizers for vinyl for nearly forty years Extensive testing and scrutiny by such agencies as the FDA for medical applications and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have concluded that the risk to human health in these applications is insignificant Can phthalates leak from flexible vinyl Yes in extremely minute amounts which has been deemed totally safe by health authorities after considerable research And keep in mind that with the abilities of modern day analytical equipment there is always some migration detected with all materials The FDA knows and considers this when approving vinyl medical devices Phthalate producers believe that 40 years of research and clinical experi ence with vinyl in medical devices supports its safe and beneficial use Do Phthalates cause cancer The existing body of scientific studies over many years concludes that there is no validated evidence to indicate that phthalates pose a cancer hazard for humans Some phthalates have shown that when fed to laboratory rodents in extremely high doses for extended periods that there is potential to induce liver or
28. ensure a predictable repeatable product Back Next Vf Q M Contents MeshT hread Diameter Mesh Thread Diameter In certain mesh counts there is a selection of thread diameters S O T O 0 For the best results consider these thread diameters S thinnest diameter permits higher squeegee speeds requires quality stencils Mesh for glitters 25 53 threads in 10 21 threads cm Mesh for metallics 60 110 threads in 24 43 threads cm T medium diameter soft hand printing as well as wet on wet on darks Mesh for Soft H and 140 305 threads in 55 120 threads cm Mesh for U nderbase 110 230 threads in 43 90 threads cm Mesh for wet on wet over underbase 195 355 threads in 77 140 threads cm Mesh for halftones 305 355 threads in Mesh for halftones 120 140 threads cm HD thickest diameter requires a slower speed thicker stencil and a dull edged squeegee Mesh for athletic numbering amp flocking 51 95 threads in 20 38 threads cm Mesh for opaque hot split transfers 51 86 threads in 20 34 threads cm Mesh for maximum puff height 74 125 threads in 29 49 threads cm threads in threads cm threads in threads cm 123 48 280 110 15 137 54 305 120 21 156 61 330 130 25 173 68 355 140 32 195 TI 381 150 34 206 81 409 161 38 230 90 457 180 43 254 100 508 200 Light grade S with com Duty thick diameter Pu N usa thread and a small open Tes ge op area Medium heavy grade T
29. for durability of stencil system Exposure calculators are available to assist in determining proper exposure requirements For further information please consult your stencil system supplier Stencil adhesion Stencil fracture Back Next V Q M Contents Squeegees Squeegees are designed to help the USE THE LEAST AMOUNT ink flow through the screen mesh The ee PRESSURE squeegee should have an edge to corre spond to the screen mesh used The CONTACT WITH THE Squeegee pressure should be kept to a SUBSTRATE minimum to allow the ink to be applied to the surface of the substrate PP CLEAN THE INK FROM THE NON IMAGE AREAS V PUT THE MESH INTO The squeegee durometer or hardness may be changed to suit ink and print However a 70 85 durometer squeegee may be used for most printing Composite squeegees or squeegees with multiple durometer rubber allow for more control Composite squeegee rubber utilizes the strength of high durometer rubber to maintain proper stiffness and durability while using lower durometer rubber for the edge which contacts the screen and ink Less radius less ink deposit More radius more heavier ink deposit THE EDGE OFTHE SQUEEGEE NEEDSTO MATCH THEMESH NEWMAN CONSTANT FORCE TRIPLE DOUBLE SQUEEGEE SINGLE Back Next v b Contents Substrates Substrates for plastisol inks vary dramatically floor mats tote bags t
30. given Incorporating the use of finer mesh counts for your flash plate will decrease the dwell time needed to gel the ink resulting in faster production speeds Be certain to set flash dwell times on heated pallets to simulate the production cycle Adjust the settings so that the ink is just dry to touch Avoid excessive overflashing because it can result in reduced inter coat adhesion of overprint colors Cure 320 F 160C throughout the entire ink film MODIFIERS The performance properties built into a white ink can be adversely affected by the addition of reducers and extenders If any reduction of the ink is required a maximum of 5 percent by weight ofW ilflex Curable Reducer 10070 may added A lways stir the white ink prior to use to break down the false body that occurs in storage WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH amp SAFETY Complete health and safety data available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 60 90F 16 32C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex inks be used within one year of receipt of product 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 determination of suitability for your in
31. inter coat adhesion of overprint colors yg WHEN TO FLASH ARTWORK Large solids of coverage Color on color More than 1 predominant color More than 1 problem color STENCIL Meshes too fine Stencil too thin Consult data sheets on W ilflex inks for recommended gel or flash temperatures Products especially suited for flashing include Bright Tiger 11480HT X tremeW hite11999X W Olympia PlusW hite 11135W HT Athletic Trophy W hite 11003W HT Omega Flash W hite 11175W HT Phantom W hite 11555W HT Back Next Contents NOTES ON OFF CONTACT Definition Distance the screen is above the substrate before the print stroke Key Point The point of contact with print surface is limited to edge of squeegee and occurs only at time squeegee passes over surface of screen uality and resolution are greatly affected at the point of contact pe 5 x MESH 7 uis e fra STRETCH 50 MICRON FILM c n atoa MAX INK LEVEL Se SS COMPRESSED a e a ur FABRIC HEIGHT HEAVY WEIGHT TEE Advantages 1 Sharp Print T he correct amount of off contact can reduce impact of vis cous cohesive ink Plastisol ink with its cohesive quality can cause slurring or loss of definition and sharpness This occurs when the screen sticks to the printed garment and during the shearing process the print slides 2 Reduction of ink build up Because the off contact causes
32. kidney tumors This is true for many chemicals besides phthalates However government agencies and scientists around the world have widely recognized that for phtha lates what occurs at high doses in rodents is not a predictor for cancer effect in humans In addition scientific studies conducted on monkeys have not shown the adverse health effects resulting from exposure to phthalates Just think in order to achieve the same effect as the lab rodents an individual would either have to eat the plastisol logos off of 48 t shirts per day for the rest of their life or a pregnant woman would have to bathe for 4 5 days in plastisol Simply put as our studies indicate low levels of exposure do not pose a significant human risk Do phthalates cause reproductive problems in humans Similarly to the studies on cancer laboratory rats and mice have shown that if phthalate esters are given in high doses during certain phases of pregnancy adverse effects can occur But long term high dose levels studies with phthalates in pri mates did not produce reproductive organ damage So again there is a great deal of evidence that indicates the effects seen in laboratory animals will not be seen in humans Back Next Contents Health blue 4 Deadly 3 Extemely Dangerous 2 Hazardous 1 Slightly Hazardous 0 No Hazards Special H azards white OXY O xidizer ACID Acid ALK Alkaline COR Corrosive W Use No W ater Radiation H
33. momentary con tact with surface the contact is quick enough to overcome the cohesive nature of ink 3 Increased printing speed Ink shears at contact point therefore stroke can be faster than printing on contact Considerations 1 SCREEN TENSION The higher the tension the less off contact distance is needed 2 FREE MESH AREA T his is the distance between ends of squeegee and inside of screen frame The smaller the free mesh area the less off contact is possible RECOMMENDATION Free mesh area 2 1 2 inches at each end of squeegee and 4 inches for color well at top and bottom 3 PALLET SURFACE The harder the surface the less contact is needed Off Contact Rule W ith properly tensioned screens 16 N ewtons and above and free mesh area of 2 1 2 inches on each end of squeegee the off contact distance should be no more than 1 16 inch ideally 1 32 inch W ith wooden frames a suggested off contact distance should be 1 16 to 1 8 inch General Rule ff contact distance should always be less than 1 8 inch GREATER OFF CONTACT DISTANCE GREATER SQUEEGEE PRESSURE THIS LEADS TO PINHOLING STENCIL BREAKDOWN LOSS OF REGISTER LONGER SET UP TIME INK PICK UP Each screen should be low enough to allow minimum squeegee pressure to put the stencil into contact with the substrate and high enough to keep the mesh from resting in the wet layers of ink Back Next Vf Q M Contents Fibrillation
34. operator CURING Gel or Flash cure 170 189 F 76 87 C Due to differences in power height above ink film and efficiency of the flash unit a specific dwell time cannot be given Incorporating the use of finer mesh counts for your flash plate will decrease the dwell time needed to gel the ink resulting in faster production speeds Be certain to set flash dwell times on heated pallets to simulate production Adjust your settings so that the ink is just dry to the touch Avoid excessive overflashing as it can result in poor inter coat adhesion of overprint colors C ure 320 F 160 C throughout the entire ink film Fusion tests should be performed prior to pro duction printing Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness inferior adhe Sion unacceptable durability and increased likelihood of dye migration Maximum ink tensile strength and elongation is accomplished by ensuring total fusion of the ink film Testing proce dures for plastisol fusion are outlined in theW ilflex Textile U ser s Manual MODIFIERS W ilflex Phantom W hite can be used straight from the bucket Some stirring will help break down the false body that occurs in plastisol inks over time Phantom W hite may be modified with Miracle Clear 10160 or a small amount of C urable Reducer 10070 1 5 percent by weight to lower viscosity Please note Excessive modification will reduce the bleed resistance of Phantom W hite and may cause problems in curing or flas
35. or Washout Fibrillation is a condition that occurs when substrate fibers break loose from the ink film due to washing and drying As the fibers break through the ink film high contrast between loose fiber ends and the ink film cause a faded appearance The apparent color loss is not the result of plastisol inks washing out W hat is the difference between fibrillation and washout Fibrillation Ink color looks washed out or faded A in an even manner over the entire print Inks are cured Most often occurs with 100 cotton Washout Ink is faded in spotty uneven patterns O ccurs when inks are undercured Can occur on any substrate How does fibrillation occur Figure 1 W ashing and drying create a rubbing action To test for fibrillation use a sam against the print and raise the loose yarn fibers Ple print that has a solid print area and a 50 percent dot area from the ink film Additional wash and dry cycles Gi the print in half wash and cause more loss of ink film dry only one half and compare icr the halves If the washed photo How can you predict any fibrillation B appears evenly faded after effect only a few washes it s usually a sign of fibrillation Test test test and test some more Test your normal printing conditions for each type of garment you offer Then vary the mesh stencil ink and squeegee to find the best combination to hold down loose yarn fibers Your final result should be an acceptable sof
36. or cure in ink This cure or fusion is instantaneous once the entire ink film hits the cure temperature 320 F 160 C except FF inks 270 F 132 C UseThermo probe to monitor temperatures Always test for cure with wash tests MAPPING OVEN TEMPERATURE amp Step 1 Place the donut with the Step 2 Record the temperature crosshairs in the ink film at five second intervals Step 3 Using the graph provided Step 4 Connect points to deter in the User s Manual plot time mine temperature curve Map and temperature points the dryer in the morning and in the evening to account for changes in the environment Back Next Vr Contents THERMO PROBE Digital Temperature M onitor and Donut Probe The Thermo Probe and Donut package bring a heightened awareness of plastisol curing and dryer performance This system provides continuous temperature data for the entire length of conveyor dryer The Thermo Probe will interpret air temperature absorbed garment temperature and absorbed ink temperature The Thermo Probe may also be used with flash cure equipment The heat history required to properly cure plastisol inks is reliant on several variables such as ink color deposit and cure characteristics Equally important are the variables associated with the dryer such as type of heat and length of heat chamber T he T hermo Probe and Donut Probe provide information to address these variables and establis
37. process printing produce simulations of PAN TO N E amp Colors in this color reproduc tion method due to differences in ink film opacity pigment selection and substrate The pigment selection used in blending screen process inks may cause metamerism PC Express inks were matched under Cool W hite Fluorescent 4100K illlumi nant Pantone Inc assumes no responsibility for formula accuracy PAN TO N EGis Pantone Inc s check standard trademark for color Portions Pantone Inc 1963 1991 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Vly Q M Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX MSH NYLON SERIES 11422MSH Nylon Mesh Base The PC Base Ratio Chart is used to calculate the recommended minimum and maximum amount of PC used with11422MSH N ylon Mesh Base Generally a 20 percent PC may be added but we strongly recommend the use of this chart when formulating new recipes All Pigments have different plasticizer levels and the published ratios allow for maximum pigment loading w
38. processing for an application processors must carry out their own tests and experiments to confirm suitability for intended use You must make your own determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your product Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX TRANSFLEX SUPER Super O paque H eat Transfer Ink GENERAL DESCRIPTION Super is a soft feel hot split transfer ink formulated to give the appearance of a direct print Transflex Super colors give excellent opaque prints on dark fabrics and also offer wide improvements in printability and transfer latitude over conventional hot split transfer inks U singTransflex Super ink the printer is able to produce high definition transfers using fine screen meshes without losing opacity Transflex Super also can be used to produce conventional cold peel transfers Transflex is recognized as the industry s number one super opaque hot split transfer ink RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Knitted fabrics cotton linens polyester polyester blends and rayon Transflex Super is NOT recommended for woven nylon or lycra fabrics T he use of TF Printable Adhesive 10210TF will improve the adhesion ofTransflex inks to a far wider range of substrates when cold peeled Pre print transfer and test all fabrics for desired proper ties before beginning production printing
39. processors must carry out their own tests and experiments to confirm suitability for intended use You must make your own determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 USAGE CHART FOR WILFLEX ADDITIVES and EXTEN DERS Reducers Extenders Viscosity Modifiers Ink Reducer Reducer Finesse SoftHand Curable Thickener Thickener Viscosity Series 1 11 10150 Clear Reducer 2 3 Buster Disc 10140 10070 1 02 Whites 0 5 by NR 5 15 by 0 10 by 0 10 by 3 by NR 1 3 weight weight weight weight weight gt 1096 will MAX alter ink properties by reducing opacity amp BR GNS 0 596 by NR 10 2096 by 0 20 by 0 10 by 396 by 5 1 by 1 396 weight weigh weight weight weight weight 20 10096 when opacity not critical MX NR NR 10 2096 by 0 20 by 0 10 by 1 396 by 5 1 by 1 396 OPM weigh weight weight weight weight 20 10096 when opacity not critical SSV 0 596 by NR 10 20 by 0 30 by 0 10 by 1 396 by NR 1 396 weight weigh weight weight weight NPF 0 396 by NR 0 10 by 0 10 by 0 596 by NR NR 1 396 Suedes weight weigh weight weight gt 1096 will alter ink properties by reducing puff height TF 0 5 by NR NR NR NR NR NR 1 396 weight MCV FF NR 0 5 by 0 10 by 0 10 by 0 10 by NR NR 1 396 amp weight weight weight we
40. 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents WILFLEX NUPUFF APPLICATIONS CHART Product Suggested Meshes Suggested Applications Squeegees threads in durometer threads cm Puff design on very lightweight fabric 86 110 60 70 N uPuff t 34 43 Multi color puff design N PF 60 70 1 print neutral color or white puff 60 86 flash overprint with GN S or MCV 24 34 FF inks GNS or MCV FF 70 110 140 43 55 2 stagger puff meshes flash between 60 86 110 colors 24 34 43 60 70 Puff design on fabric with bleeding 60 86 60 70 dyes 24 34 underbase with bleed resistant U nderbase 70 white such as 11010N PF Modified 86 110 W hite tt 34 43 Special Notes t use of 80 percent mezzotint will help alleviate pucker of fabric tt proper screen tension critical when underbasing Back Next Vr Contents Plastisol Puff ART FINE DETAIL PUFF IS BEST Easiest to control e Less noticeable variance in ink deposit Stencil plays greater role in deposit Can be used to simulate embroidery STENCIL MAKE A THICK STENC
41. temperature settings may be required if the ink deposit is extreme W hen fully cured the inks are highly durable and will withstand repeated wash cycles Failure to cure ink properly causes poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability and increased chance for dye migration MODIFIERS The use of reducers in the additives is not recommended However should the need arise 1 2 percent of Curable Reducer can be added to the ink to promote enhanced flow properties and sharper print definition WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid stor ing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W P products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the con tainer High density print 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3
42. the products referred to and disclaim any responsibility for any damage or injury resulting there from This applies also where protective rights of third parties are involved It does not release the user from obligation to test the suitability of the product for the intended purpose and application It is the responsibility of those to whom we sup ply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legisla tion are observed No person is authorized to make any statement or recommen dation not contained herein and any such statement or recommendation so made shall not bind W ilflex Inc Complete Health and Safety information about all W ilflex products is available upon request Back Next Vr b 2 Contents Are Plastisol Inks Safe O ver the past few years vinyl products have been under attack by politically and economically motivated environmental groups An often asked question made to W ilflex and PolyO ne Corporation is Are plastisol inks safe W ithout reservation we answer this question yes Safe to use safe to wear The screen printing industry and the industry s printed products have a health and safety record that is above reproach Plastisol inks are made from a blend of polyvinyl chloride resin commonly referred to as PVC or vinyl plasticizers fillers pigments and other minor components to control viscosity Though these products and components have been around
43. to confirm suitability for intended use You must make your own determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX TRANSFLEX SOFT Semi O paque H eat Transfer Ink GENERAL DESCRIPTION Transflex Soft is a soft feel hot split transfer ink formulated to print on white or pastel substrates Transflex Soft Process Colors allow four color process trans fer prints to be produced with or without a clear back up ink Transflex Soft inks also may be used for conventional cold peel transfers RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Knitted fabrics cotton linens polyester blends and rayon Transflex Soft is NOT recommended for woven nylon or lycra fabrics The use of Transflex Printable Adhesive 10210T F will improve the adhesion ofTransflex inks to a far wider range of substrates when cold peeled Pre print transfer and test all fabrics for desired properties before beginning production printing The user should examine the fabric type and color before and after the application of the transfer as color distortion of the garment may occur due to the introduction of heat to sensitive fabric types and dye stuffs inherent in the garment See the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of the W ilflex User s Manual for testing procedures
44. to those printers who wish to use one ink for most jobs RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Wilflex Athletic Trophy W hite may be printed on cot ton cotton blends polyesters some nylons generally open weave or mesh types and other syn thetics n some types of fabric dye migration may occur To determine a material s bleed poten tial please refer to the testing procedures outlined in the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of the W ilflex User s Manual Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh For optimum opacity 60 to 120 threads in 24 49 threads cm mesh is recommended For light color and medium fabrics or fine line print ing a 120 200 threads in 49 77 threads cm mesh gives good results Some modifications may be required when using finer meshes Squeegee Medium durometer slightly rounded blade Emulsion The product contains no solvent or water Screens may be prepared with conventional direct emulsions or capillary films Automatic Prints Athletic Trophy requires ahard flood and a medium stroke A 75 or a 60 90 60 durometer squeegee at a 35 degree angle is recommended Manual Printing O pacity is optimized with a hard flood and a hard slightly slower stroke with a 45 degree angle using a 75 durometer square squeegee Using a softer squeegee may require a slower stroke by the operator W hen printing is finished remove ink from the screen
45. your imagination and W ilflex inks there s no limit to what you can create Take a look at our unique First Base program which delivers textured surfaces for the creative printer Straight U p H igh Density additives as well as a variety of glitters shimmers and puff products Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX SSV FF Fast Fusing Low Temperature Plastisol GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex SSV FF Silk Screen Vinyl Fast Fusion is a plastisol screen printing ink formulated to fuse and cure at lower temperatures than conventional plas tisol inks SSV FF is designed to match the popular W ilflex SSV in opacity while curing at tem peratures low enough to prevent or substantially reduce shrinkage of heat sensitive fabrics such as 100 percent acrylic SSV FF plastisols offer excellent durability and tensile strength SSV FF plastisols produce excellent conventional heat transfers when used with coated trans fer paper and yield good results as an adhesive for foil RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Wilflex SSV FF may be printed on cotton cotton blends acrylic some nylon generally open weave or mesh type as well as other synthetic materials SSV FF has been used on Lycra Spandex fabrics with good results Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness tensile strength and other desired properties Coated transfer paper is recommended to produce conventional transfers
46. 10Volt single phase 60H 2 30 amps circuit break er GFCI protection is recommended CompressedAir Supply Clean dry air Filtered to 40 micron or less capable of 75 CFM 120 psi Maximum air inlet pressure 100 psi Minimum air inlet pressure 80 psi Play Movie Back Next Contents Wilflex Color Systems DispenseMaster Get it Right the First Time Every Time W ilflex Color Systems D ispenseM aster ink dispensing system gives you the power to get it right the first time every time The first system of its kind DispenseMaster eliminates guesswork and delivers complete accuracy It s large enough to handle the most complicated formula yet simple enough to make your job easier than you ever dreamed possible V PRECISION Highly accurate metering measuring and dispensing with electronic feedback for excellent batch repeatability v ACCURACY Two dispensing valves for coarse flow fine flow and pulsing User can dis pense precise amounts for an accurate recipe y INVENTORY CONTROL System automatically deducts weight each time it dispenses allowing user to monitor inventory at all times It also utilizes a re work function to get dead ink inventory off the shelves SPEED Dispenses 5 gallon or 25 liter batch size in approximately seven to eight minutes V CLEANLINESS All component drums remain sealed resulting in less product contamina tion No handling of ink or weighing amounts manually fully au
47. 26 800 966 9626 GARSTON INC averhill 8 Parkridge Road Haverhill MA 01835 978 374 0600 garston worldnet att net JAY PRODUCTS COMPANY 2868 Colerian Avenue Cincinnati OH 45225 513 541 2514 800 543 4436 LEE S SCREEN PROCESS SUPPLY 10440 W est Airport Stafford TX 77477 281 879 5337 800 447 8874 M amp R 155 Sherwood Avenue Farmingdale NY 11735 516 293 0063 800 729 3338 http www mrprint com MIDWEST SIGN amp SCREEN enver 5301 Peoria Street Denver CO 80239 303 373 9800 800 332 3819 http www midwestsignandscreen com MIDWEST SIGN amp SCREEN Franklin 10061 5 54th Street Franklin W 53132 9185 414 423 1200 800 242 7430 MIDWEST SIGN amp SCREEN Hayward 21054 Alexander Court Hayward C A 94545 1234 510 732 5800 800 824 2468 Back Next 212 bh Contents MIDWEST SIGN amp SCREEN KC 4949 E 59th Street Kansas City MO 64130 4701 816 333 5224 800 233 3770 MIDWEST SIGN amp SCREEN maha 9313 J Street O maha N E 68127 1206 402 592 7555 800 228 3839 MIDWEST SIGN amp SCREEN Portland 5035 NW FrontAve Portland OR 97210 1105 503 224 1400 800 228 0596 MIDWEST SIGN amp SCREEN SLC 2534W est Director s Row Salt Lake City UT 84104 4515 801 974 9449 800 497 6690 MIDWEST SIGN amp SCREEN Seattle 401 Evans Black Drive Seattle W A 98188 2912 206 433 8080 800 426 4938 MIDWEST SIGN amp SCREEN St Paul 45 E Maryland Avenue
48. 500 Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN SUPERBOND TRANSFER ADHESIVE WP111SBD to be used with SuperBond colors GENERAL DESCRIPTION SuperBond Transfer A dhesive is a specially formulated hot peel hot split plastisol transfer adhesive W hen applied as a backer to the SuperBond transfer colors SuperBond Adhesive will provide transfers that have excellent durability stretch and wash properties on fabrics that are not totally conditioned for regular hot split plastisol trans fer inks The advantages of SuperBond base and colors are as follows Excellent abrasion and crack resistance superior adhesion maximum elongation maximum color strength on dark fabrics and easy release from the paper after heat transferring RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Cotton cotton blends uncoated nylon spandex lycra and or other elongation heat sensitive fabrics Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties The user should examine the fabric type and color before and after the application of the transfer as color dis tortion of the garment may occur due to the introduction of heat to sensitive fabric types and dye stuffs inherent in the garment PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS To make a SuperBond transfer start by pre shrink ing the paper Print SuperBond colors to get approximately 2 3 mil deposit Less colored ink deposit can cause loss of film strength and more deposit may harm adh
49. 9 746 0227 877 205 9218 Caribbean GRAPHIC EQUIPMENT amp SUPPLY N assau Bahamas 809 322 1334 SUPLIDORA GRAFICA Dominican Republic 809 689 7637 COMMERCIAL PLASTICS Puerto Rico 781 192 8747 Central America amp Mexico PROVEEDORA GRAFICA Costa Rica 506 257 0707 N EBIERA SA El Salvador 503 225 5598 O MNIGRAFIC Guatemala 502 476 2583 D ISTRIBUIDORA SERIGRAFICA S A Guatemala 502 337 3008 La BoBINA Honduras 504 56 0370 N AZDAR Mexico 525 519 0281 Ray SA DE CV Mexico 525 532 4445 South America CONTROL Systems SRL Argentina 541 854 4284 MARIA TERESA LUJAN Latin American Manufacturer s rep Sunrise FL 954 288 8685 Distribution for the Americas through W ilflex Kennesaw GA Back Next Vr Q Contents W ilflex International Distributors Company Putz SIEBDRUCKTECHNIK Unico AENTEP LTD SITASERVIS Junt A S ACTIVE SCREEN EUROPE LTD TR SERIGRAHIE BORCHERT amp MOLLER GABLER SIEBDRUCK SERVICE KIT GMBH AENTEP LTD AP ZEEFDRUKTECHN EK BV INDOFLEX SP SUPPLIES PoNcER 2000 Q uAGLIA SRL FoLis Pace LTD N ORLEAS A S You amp ME Soprotex LDA TECNO SCREEN CLuB SHoP AB Bezema AG SERILITH AG Mami SA BocaAzici ALI ALHASHEMI TRADING COLENSO SCREEN SERVICES LTD W iLFLEX EUROPE LIMITED Europe Location Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark England South East France Germany Germany Germany Greece Holland India Israel Italy Lithuania
50. AND CLEAR 10140C LEAR A soft clear plastisol designed to blend with gener al purpose and specialty plastisol inks to soften and extend inks Tends to drop viscosity slight ly W ill reduce build up while making inks easier to print MISCELLANEOUSADDITIVES DULLING ADDITIVE Additions of 7 10 by weight to Genesis inks will reduce gloss of surface and will not interfere with print properties DullingA dditive is curable and addition greater than 10 may be used but print characteristics will change FLEXIPUFF ADDITIVE 10520 FLEXIPUFF EXTRA 10521 Formulated to be mixed with W ilflex general purpose inks GN S MP to give a raised or elevated effect Flexipuff may be added in amounts of 30 by weight O nly Available in Europe FLASH ADDITIVE FLASHADD Add up to 10 by weight of this powder to GN S or MP inks to lower flash temperature However this product will alter the print characteristics ofthese inks and cause build up when printing wet on wet STRAIGHT UP HIGH DENSITY ADDITIVES Add to existing inks like MX to create totally innovative three dimensional W P220SUP Gloss W P221SUP Satin W P222SUP Suede STRETCH ADDITIVE 10108SA Increase elongation ofW ilflex general purpose inks GN S MX SB by adding 1part additive to 2 parts finished color The information in this publication is based on information and experience believed reliable Since many factors may affect processing for an application
51. EATURES Clear when overprinting designs but illuminates under blacklight conditions Matte finish when printed through high meshes Excellent adhesion to fabrics with good elongation Excellent printability Fast flashing Excellent wash properties SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Printing sequence as O verprint clear last color b Stand alone color For transfers a First down clear Print as first color gel overprint colors gel heat press under standard TransFlex recommendations b Stand alone color Luna Clear has no built in bleed resistance For invisible effect on white fabrics add up to 1 10110PC ExtraW hite PC Perform fusion tests before production Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability amp increased likelihood of dye migration Stir plastisols prior to printing Do not dry clean bleach or iron printed area Any application not referenced in this product information bulletin should be pre tested or consultation sought with W ilflex Technical Services D epartment prior to printing US 800 735 4353 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 determination of suitability for your intended use
52. For further information please consult your mesh and frame represen tatives and other reference materials on the screen printing process Back Next V Q M Contents Stencil Systems The purpose of the stencil system is to provide a method for accurate transfer of artwork to substrate Artwork should be designed within the parameters of the ink substrate and stencil system used Prior to preparing stencil system screen mesh is normally roughened on the stencil side of the screen The purpose of roughening is to provide more surface area for stencil adhesion Several preparations are available consult your stencil supplier for further information Screen mesh should also be degreased D egreasing refers to removing any contaminates or dust from mesh D egreasing chemicals should be han dled carefully using proper industrial hygiene There are basically five different types of stencil systems 1 Hand cut stencils H and cut stencils are produced by cutting the design into an emulsion film which is backed by a support film This stencil method is usually used only with simple designs as cutting away emul sion requires patience and skill nce the cut area area to be printed has been removed the film is mounted on the screen mesh The stencil film is wet with suitable adherent blotted and allowed to dry O nce the hand cut stencil has dried thoroughly the support film may be peeled away 2 Indirec
53. GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex Metallics are designed especially for fashion designs and unique effects The metallics are easy to print on manual or automatic machines with minimum build up and a creamy consistency RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES W ilflex Metallics have excellent opacity and may be printed on light medium and dark color textiles of cotton or cotton poly ester blends Pre print and test all substrates for ink adhesion shine and other desired properties PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh 60 125 threads in 24 48 threads cm Print W et on W et Emulsion W ilflex Metallics do not contain sol vents and may be printed using screens prepared with conventional direct emul sions and indirect or capillary films CURING 325 F 163 C The metallics rely upon gloss and clarity for their best effect In general gloss and clarity increase with the degree of fusion therefore under cured designs will not utilize the special effect ink to its utmost Failure to reach the recommended temperatures will result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability and increased dye migration MODIFIERS Modification of Metallics is not recommended If absolutely neces sary up to 5 percent Reducer 11 or up to 10 percent Curable Reducer 10070 may be added to reduce ink viscosity WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in e
54. IL Coat dry coat direct emulsion Use an appropriate capillary film Piggy back the capillary Adhere the capillary with a compatible emulsion PRODUCTION Ideally print puff last Flash cure multi color Wash up with standard solvents Allow to cool before crushing puff Print wet on wet stagger mesh counts THE PUFF Adhesion good Opacity excellent Washability very good do not dry clean e Resilience excellent e Hue less that original color Ex Red may go slightly pink Color may shift toward predominant pigment Ex A yellow shade red may turn orange Mesh marks should disappear SUBSTRATE Heat sensitive substrate must with stand 320 F 160 C Composition cotton and synthetics knitted are fine Compression the softer the better Texture plastisols adhere mechanically Color irrelevant Puffed colors are opaque e Plastisol puff will trap well and adhere NuPuff Standard Colors 11000 White 70000 Kelly 90100 Fluo Blue 19000 Black 75300 Turquoise 90200 Fluo Green 23800 Spice Brown 75900 Blacklight Green 90300 Fluo Orange 40000 Scarlet 80000 Gold 90400 Fluo Pink 50200 Purple 80100 Light Gold 90500 Fluo Neon 60000 Navy 81000 Lemon Yellow 62100 Light Royal 90000 Fluo Yellow Back Contents PROCESS SET Strongest process color set This set reproduces strong rich colors Download color values from www wilflex com Process Cyan 69850GNS
55. MENDATIONS Mesh For optimum coverage and reflec tive response an 110 156 threads in 43 61 threads cm mesh is recommended Squeegee 75 durometer sharp straight edge Tension 20 30 newtons Emulsion Conventional solvent resistant direct emulsions and capillary films CURING 350 360 F 177 182 C Undercuring can result in decreased reflectivity and poor wash fastness TRANSFER PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDED TRANSFER PAPERS Papers without a release coating such as W yndstone eat Transfer Papers T55 are recommended Some low release coated papers can be used but be sure to evaluate the reflective ink s sur face texture after peeling the paper from the fabric See the Transfer Papers section in the W ilflex U ser s Manual for information on the care and use of trans fer papers PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh 83 86 threads in Squeegee 55 durometer squeegee Emulsion Conventional solvent resistant direct emulsions and capillary films 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next
56. Maximum ink tensile strength and elongation is accomplished by ensuring total fusion of the ink film Testing procedures for plastisol fusion are outlined in the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of theW ilflex User s Manual MODIFIERS N one Any modification will negatively affect bleed resistance WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX OMEGA FLASH 11175W HT GENERAL DESCRIPTION Wilflex mega Flash W hite has been specifically for mulated as an opaque white underbase for non ble
57. NCE DONG IN TEXCHEM Co LTD PAN Asia TRADING Co LTD Tokyo Japan Tokyo Japan Seoul Korea Korea CHUANPLUS INDUST SDN BHD Malaysia JusT SCREEN LTD N ESTOR DISTRIBUTORS W INSON Screen LTD N ew Zealand Phillippines Bangkok T hailand Telephone 61 3 9887 1522 61 2 9569 8666 61 8 8351 8677 61 7 3252 3465 61 8 9381 8200 61 3 9762 3092 61 2 4957 4474 61 2 9517 1411 852 2692 3889 852 2950 0030 852 2341 0159 86 10 6345 0625 86 21 6254 4211 679 385 344 62 22 43 4426 81 3 3762 8901 81 48 766 4511 82 2 2242 7811 82 2 2635 9736 60 3 961 8110 64 9 299 7770 63 2 893 9533 66 2 898 6199 Distribution for the Pacific Rim through W ilflex Australasia Pty Ltd Back Next Vr bh Contents XTREME WHITE 11999XW Super Smooth Fast Flashing No After Tack BRIGHT TIGER 11480HT Optically Bright Superb Printability Excellent Fiber Mat down ATHLETIC TROPHY WHITE 11003WHT Mat Down Durability Coverage PHANTOM WHITE 11555WHT Fast flash low tack white POLYWHITE 11117WHT Bleed Resistance on Polyester OLYMPIA PLUS WHITE 11135WHT Opaque Excellent Printability 100 cottons MX WHITE 11888MX Wet on wet Highlight White OMEGA FLASH WHITE 11175WHT Fast Flashing Low After tack Superior Printability Through Fine Meshes PENNANT WHITE 11000PEN Designed for Direct Printing
58. NSITY ADDITIVES STRAIGHT UP GLOSS W P220SUP STRAIGHT UP SATIN W 22150 STRAIGHT UP SUEDE W P222SUP GENERAL DESCRIPTION Introduce your cus tomers to the world of high density printing with Straight Up High Density Additives from W ilflex and Plast O Meric High density printing with Straight U p additives allows you to create totally innovative three dimensional graphics in three unique styles loss Satin or Suede Straight U p Satin and Suede will produce prints of high opacity and dye bleed resistance They will have semi gloss and matte finishes respectively Straight Up Gloss has slightly reduced opacity when used on dark fabric grounds of the biggest advantages to using Straight U p is that the inks are ADDITIVES not fin ished inks By adding one of the versatile Straight U p additives to your existing inks you can create your graphic effects with as little fuss as possible Straight U p addi tives allow you to take complete control of your ink usage color and finish reduc ing costs and hassle The best print results have been obtained by adding the Straight U p additives to W ilflex MX Color System and Genesis inks A suggested mixing ratio of 75 parts of finished ink to 25 parts of Straight U p additive will pro vide the best results If you need a high density Pantone color use the W ilflex MX Color Mixing System with Straight U p The combination will produce a high verti cal stack of ink that allows for fine l
59. Rep of Mauritius Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland Switzerland Tunisia Turkey Dubai UAE United Kingdom United Kingdom Telephone 0043 1 2921508 0032 2582 1690 0035 75 587120 0042 2422 402 0045 8693 1333 0044 1634 719400 0033 1414 75099 0049 7474 95650 0049 2349 237710 0049 61 04950114 0030 15 149830 0031 1357 29090 0091 421 710244 00972 35 371997 0039 135 532040 0037 02 2262900 00230 454 7256 0047 331 14477 0048 2286 52510 0035 12 294 82913 0034 95234 4750 0046 1113 1617 0041 71 763 8811 0041 41 4483636 00216 178 7433 0090 212575 3552 00971 6 5333440 0044 1928 701356 0044 1322 277778 European Distribution through W ilflex Europe Ltd Back Next Contents Wilflex International Distributors Company W ILFLEX AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD W ILFLEX AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD SERICO L AUSTRALIA SERICO L AUSTRALIA SERICO L AUSTRALIA ALL AUSTRALIAN SCREEN SUPP LANART GRAPHICS EUROTECH QUALITY PRODUCTS Pacific Rim Location Melbourne Aust Sydney Australia Adelaide Australia Brisbane Australia Perth A ustralia Melbourne Aust Sydney Australia Sydney Australia KINGTECH COLOUR amp CHEMICAL Hong Kong ARTREND INDUSTRIAL LTD TONY SILK SCREEN LTD Hong Kong Hong Kong TONY SILK SCREEN TECHNOLOGY China Beijing TONY SCREEN TECHNOLOGY China Shanghai FT W imBte amp Co Fiji Luca s SCREEN PRINTING SUPP Indonesia FK TRADING Co SEIKO ADVA
60. SETINGS 15 SECONDS 70 SECONDS 125 SECONDS 180 SECONDS LOG 20 SECONDS 75 SECONDS 130 SECONDS 185 SECONDS Belt Speed Heating Chamber 25 SECONDS 80 SECONDS 135 SECONDS 190 SECONDS taR 30 SECONDS 85 SECONDS 140 SECONDS 195 SECONDS Haebemp OVEN 3scowps 90 SECONDS 145 SECONDS 200 SECONDS Forced Air PldenTemp 40 SECONDS 95 SECONDS 150 SECONDS 205 SECONDS Dryer Length TEMP asscconps 100 SECONDS 155 SECONDS 210 SECONDS 50 SECONDS 105 SECONDS 160 SECONDS 215 SECONDS CHART ssseconps 110 SECONDS 165SECONDS 220 SECONDS DATE TIME Back Next V 4d Contents Back Next V Q M Contents Evaluation of Plastisol Inks It is important to always pre test plastisol inks before commencing production runs Printability or Processing in Screen Every effort is made to manufacture W ilflex inks to be easily printed under a variety of screen printing conditions H owever quality printing equipment and processes allow W ilflex inks to perform at their best See the Screen Printing section of the W ilflex User s Manual for further details on screen tension squeegee selection art work and printing conditions Final Print In addition to printability in the screen the finished print must meet specif ic criteria and should always be evaluated The evaluation should be tai lored to the type of print For example the testing procedure for evalua tion of an athletic unifo
61. Some stirring will help break down the false body that builds in plastisol inks during storage If desired up to 3 percent by weight of Reducer 11 can be used to thin the ink C urable Reducer 10070 may also be used to reduce ink viscosity in quanti ties up to 10 percent by weight WASH UP Mineral spirits conventional solvent based screen cleaners or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTHAND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Vf Q M Contents MCV FF vs SSV FF MCV FF SSV FF O pacity Low Medium to High Viscosity Low Medium to High Elongation Excellent Excellent Glo
62. T INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX ISYELLOW SPARKLE 15340 GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex ISYellow Sparkle 15340 is formulated to produce subtle sparkle effect with high gloss and excellent durability W ilflex Sparkle inks are formulated in a fast fusing curing plastisol to ease cure of heavy ink deposits typical of sparkle inks RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES W ilfiex sparkle inks may be printed on light colored cotton cotton blends and some synthetic fabrics W ilflex sparkle inks produce interesting highlight effects when printed onto light to medium colored gelled plastisol Pre print and test all fabrics for ink adhesion wash fastness bleed resis tance and other desired properties PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh The sparkle particles are 008 square 8 mil or 203 micron and therefore require a large screen opening for easy passage Mesh counts between 25 and 60 threads in 10 24 threads cm are recom mended W hen possible S quality thread is suggested due to its smaller diameter resulting in a larger mesh opening Squeegee A slightly dull edge squeegee 55 60 durometer used in combination with a soft printing surface will assist in producing superior print results Emulsion Direct or capillary stencils may be used It is rec ommended to use a 50 to 70 micron capillary stencil film and use a compatible emulsion for adhesion to mesh The emulsion coating offers exceptional abrasion resistance to the sparkle particles and produces a thicker st
63. The user should examine the fabric type and color before and after application of the transfer as color distortion of the garment may occur due to the introduction of heat to sensitive fabric types and dye stuffs inherent in the garment PRINTING AND TRANSFERRING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh High opacity trans fers require a 60 86 threads in 24 34 threads cm mesh screen Finer meshes such as 110 195 threads in 43 77 threads cm can be used when transferring to a lighter colored substrates or for producing fine detail prints Transflex Super transfers should be transferred at 365 375 F 185 190 C for five to seven seconds at 40 45 PSI The transfer paper should be peeled immedi ately for optimum results W hen producing cold peel transfers allow the transfer to cool for approximately 15 seconds before removing the paper Emulsion Solvent resistant direct emul sions or capillary films RECOMMENDED TRANSFER PAPERS Transfer papers recommended and supplied by W yndstone Heat Transfer Papers and Hobart McIntosh can be used in association with this ink system O ther paper types can be used with confidence but when evaluating inks for transfers printers should obtain current information about coated and non coated paper types from these manufacturers before proceeding with transfer manufacture W ilflex Technical Services can pro vide more information on the use of transfer papers See the Transfer Papers section in the W ilflex User s Manual for infor
64. You must make your own determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX REFLECTIVE BASE 100115 APPLICATIONS Cotton cotton mix fabrics 100 percent polyester FEATURES BENEFITS Super reflectivity on dark and light fabrics Excellent adhesion to fabrics wash and scuff resistant For use with safety and fashion graphic designs To make reflective colors add up to 6 percent of PC by weight GENERAL DESCRIPTION Wilflex direct reflective base is a plastisol screen printing base specially formulated for direct screen applications on textiles Reflective beads are dispersed into a specially formulated base to create a reflec tive product with excellent print and wash properties T he printed product pro duces a reflective response when a light source illuminates the printed surface The reflective base should be used in combination with up to 6 percent by weight of W ilflex pigment concentrates or finished ink to create reflective colors W e do not recommend printing the base without the addition of PCs or finished ink RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Cottons and cotton mix fabrics poly esters Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties PRINTING RECOM
65. a meters PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh 60 110 threads in 24 43 threads cm for O SN white 110 195 threads in 43 77 threads cm for O SN colors Squeegee 60 to 90 durometer straight edge blade Emulsion Conventional direct or capillary films Caution Special pigments are required to manufacture O ne Step N ylon fluorescent colors W hen these 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 a fluorescent color color migration will occur To avoid this do not trap or overprint on fluorescent colors CURING Gel or Flash Cure 155 F 168 C Due to differences in power height above ink film and efficiency of flash unit a specific dwell time for flashing cannot be given Field testing showed significantly faster flash times than any catalyzed system presently available Full Cure 300 F 149 Failure to cure ink properly causes poor wash fastness and unac ceptable adhesion MODIFIERS This product should be used straight out ofthe container If there are process applications extend with O ne Step N ylon Extender NOTE Always stir before use This product has a unique surface tension U pon opening a container that has been unused for several days or weeks it will appear to have aged or thickened A quick stirring immediately will restore the creamy texture WASH UP Hotcleaning solvents contain
66. a wet base of e Finesse e Blend of Finesse M C V FF Base eDo NOT flash 2 W ith varying mesh counts apply a flashed base of e MCV FF Base e Transflex Printable Adhesive 3 Alter your ink deposits by combining e Greater stencil thickness and higher mesh count e Lower stencil thickness and lower mesh count e Softer slightly rounded edge squeegees with less pressure 4 Change your ink system to e MCV FF inks and Genesis inks e Transflex transfer inks e A mixture of direct print inks and transfer power 5 Apply an overprint of SuperG uard HT e This will seal the fibers and protect your designs from apparent fading Boris in The left side of the above image was overprinted with SuperGuard HT Remember Fibrillation relates to ink film strength and fabric characteristics 9 Back Next V Q M Contents WILFLEX AEROSOLS W ilflex Aerosols are a line of products with chemistry designed and tested for the textile printing industry As the slogan engineered chem istry with aerosol convenience suggests W ilflex offers unique chemical technology and give the printer increased efficiency All W ilflex Aerosol products are user friendly and color coordination of packaging helps in product identification 1 Fabri Tak Magneta can Web spray adhesive Special nozzle reduces over spray Exceptional mileage Minimal transfer to garment High relief holds heavy fabrics N ot intended fo
67. ach color giving the artist the option to go back and change a color individually if the print performance is not satisfactory It is important to label each color and to make sure that each piece of film is complete with registration marks Most programs offer these options on the sepa ration screen but some programs require the artist to incorporate the color names and registration marks with his or her designs The artist must type each color name in its own color and color the registration marks with the registration color option Image output refers to the method in which a computer prints art or separations O ne way of printing separations is on a laser jet printer An artist may choose to A7 print out directly on vellum which exposes E well paper which is then shot by a 3 camera to render the films In addition to laser jet printers an image setter may be used to output separations This equipment enables the artist to print out his or her art directly onto film and can totally replace a darkroom It is a good idea to have a color mock up of the design to accompany the sepa rations to production T his ensures that everyone from the screen room through packing are on the same page Artists must understand the limits and advantages of screen printing They must react to the needs of the customer as well as those of the production department The bottom line is achieving communication between the departments to
68. ack Next Contents MESH STENCIL amp MEASUREMENT TEST BEFORE GEL snandddd Measure wet ink film thickness before Use a Micrometer or Dial Indicator curing the print You will need an to measure dry ink film thickness average ink film deposit Ex 3 mils for Don t forget to subtract the thickness TF Super O paque inks to achieve ofthe paper hot split opacity on dark fabric using an 83 mesh screen a TRANSFLEX DRY INK DEPOSIT RANGE 2 MILS amp UP TRAN SPARENT SUPER SOFT HAND TRANSFLEX SOFT 5TO 12 MILS OPACITY AND ULTIMATE LATITUDE TRAN SFLEX SUPER TRANSFLEX REGISTRATION HELPFUL HINTS TO SPEED PRODUCTION PRE SHRIN K paper stock then keep out moisture See the Transfer Papers section in the W ilflex User s Manual for information on paper care and storage W hen using multiple ink colors with hot split inks be sure to butt register rather than overlay ink on ink If ink overlay occurs ink color strength will be impaired when the trans fer is heat fused onto the garment Pre heat paper in a dryer to 260 F 132 C then print immediately to maintain registra tion or cover with plastic sheeting The paper also may be stacked in a temperature controlled oven O ven temperature should be set in the region of 100 F 38 C W hen printing transfer graphics that have disciplined registration it is important that all moisture is removed from the paper before the print run commence
69. an bleach or iron the printed area e 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 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Vr r 5 Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX PENNANT WHITE 11000PEN DESCRIPTION W ilflex 11000 Pennant W hite is a specialty plastisol ink designed for direct printing of athletic uniforms Pennant W hite is an excellent choice when printing on to nylon micro mesh port hole and dazzle cloth nylon game jerseys Best results will be obtained when the printer uses the recommended screen tension and squeegee choice PRINTER S PARAMETERS Substrates Nylon mesh micro amp porthole dazzle cloth and other athletic uniforms Bleed resistance None Mesh 60 110 t in 24 43 t cm Tension In excess of 15 newtons per centimeter Stencil emulsion Conventional direct capillary or both Squeegee type Sing
70. an your spot colors PRINTING PARAMETERS 1 Screen tension In excess of 15 newtons per centimeter 2 Screen mesh depending on art graphic detail and ink deposit requirements Next 305 355 threads in 77 140threads cm for direct flat finish 3 Squeegee 60 90 60 durometer triple straight edge profile hard squeegee 4 Printing Allow one flood one print application Printing properties will be determined by manual or automatic printing applications Q 5 Best results obtained with softer pallet surface But good results can be obtained by using metal surface pallet only Contents 6 Off contact 1 16 overall producing clean separation from screen and 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents gar ment fabric 7 Gel flash temperature 170 190 F 75 88 C Cure drying temperature 320 F 160 TROUBLESHOOTING SuperG uard HT is ready to use Reducers not recommended Stir the ink before use Complete curing of the ink is important Poor washability of
71. and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX SUPERGUARD HT 1007515 APPLICATIONS 100 percent cotton Polyester C otton blends Fleece Polyester FEATURES BENEFITS Matte finish Clear when overprinting designs Enhances color brightness Improves adhesion and elongation Fights fibrillation Improves wash properties Excellent printability Excellent shelf life Safe non hazardous GENERAL DESCRIPTION SuperGuard HT is a clear plastisol designed to fight fibrillation when used as an overprint especially effective for process printing SuperG uard HT enhances color brightness improves adhesion and elongation and improves wash properties ART AND SCREEN RECOMMENDATIONS Process Printing 1 Combine CMYK positives to reproduce the fifth plate for SuperG uard HT 2 Shoot the fifth screen in alower mesh count than the CMYK screens 3 Mesh Recommendations If your CMYK mesh is 305 threads in 120 t cm Use mesh for SGHT 255 threads in 100 t cm If your CMYK mesh is 355 threads cm 140 t cm Use mesh for SGHT 305 threads in 120 t cm 4 Place the SuperG uard HT screen in fifth printing position and apply wet on wet 5 You also can flash after the C MYK for optimum results Pretest and evaluate for your print preference Back Spot Colors O verprint with SuperGuard HT with a slightly coarser mesh th
72. ased software containing all formulations in MX Manual or download recipes from www wilflex com PowerPax Buy an MX kit plus software and a scale for one low price 7 500 and 1 000 gram capacity scales available DispenseMasterTM an automatic ink dispensing system with MX formu lations preprogrammed into the soft ware e MXFormGuide three ring binder containing product specifications MX Color Card and MX PANTONE for mulations 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Vr 2 b Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX OPAQUE MATCHMAKER COLOR MIXING SYSTEM GENERAL DESCRIPTION TheW ilflex O paque MatchMaker Color Mixing System is an easy to use easy to mix color matching system with 11 intermixable colors that enables printers to produce opaque simulations of PAN TO N E C olor Formula Guide colors on dark garments O paque MatchMaker produces soft hand inks for high production wet on wet printing offering a matte finish and improved crock resistanc
73. ased 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Vr Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX NATURAL SUEDE NATURAL SUEDE Base 10425N S NATURAL SUEDE BLACK 19111N S NATURAL SUEDE Mepium Brown 29111N S NATURAL SUEDE DARK BROWN 29222N S DESCRIPTION W ilflex atural Suede inks can be used to produce a printed graphic with a soft Suede Velvet finish that has a soft hand and is highly durable T his product assists the printer in creating fashion graphic concepts and new age designer finishes PRINTER S PARAMETERS Substrates 10096 cotton cotton blends Mixing Ratio To mix custom colors add up to 10 1596 by weight W ilflex PC to Suede Base PC to Base Ratio available Mesh 86 230 t in 34 90 t cm Tension Up to 30 newtons Squeegee type 65 75 or 70 90 70 durometer Squeegee blade Medium Squeegee angle To suit stencil amp print image parameters Squeegee speed Reduced to ensure full flood of stencil ff contact 1 16 1 8 Cure temp 320 F 160 C entire film Higher settings may be needed for extreme
74. ause this is a suggested volume the user can overwrite the program based on past experience and variations in ink stencils squeegees ink viscosity and waste The W ilflex Ink Management Software offers the user clear advantages in record keeping costing and usage parameters for their inks Please contact W ilflex or your W ilflex Representative for more details or a demonstration SPECIFICATIONS Hardware IBM Compatible Pentium Processor 23MG hard drive space 33MG RAM Windows 95 or 98 Monitor VGA Color Display 32 bit color Play Movie Back Next Vr Contents Wilflex Color Systems PC Master REPEATABLE CONSISTENT COLOR Dispense consistent accurate colors every time without the worry of calculating pigment load v Coarse and fine flow dispensing Dispensing technology accurate to 100th of a gram v Make only what you need Batch sizes up to 8 000 grams 2 gallons or as small as 200 grams Control labor inventory requirements Create PANTONE color matches with C olorMaster pigments that are accurate every time Let the machine do the work for you v Reduce waste _ Controlled dispensing for batch size and color accuracy means virtually no ink mixing errors less wasted ink Wilflex PCs and Base 21000 SuperBase is printable pumpable and build up free W ilflex PCs are strong stable and consistent Vibrant colors and excellent prints SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Supply 220 VAC
75. ay 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX ONE STEP NYLON INK GENERAL DESCRIPTION Wilflex ne Step N Ink was formulated to print onto untreated nylon substrates 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 color production with cure gel temperatures for the inks of 300 F 149 RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Any nylon fabric ranging from coarse deniers used in back packs amp luggage to the finer deniers used in garments umbrellas O ne Step Nylon should not be used on waterproofed satin jackets or when printing onto water proofed nylon materials If the nylon material to be printed has been treated to repel water the waterproofing must be removed and the addition to ink of Hugger catalyst at 10 percent by weight will be necessary The ink will adhere to 100 percent polyester fabrics but pre printing and testing for bleed resistance are necessary to determine overall results All garments fabrics should be tested thoroughly to determine the fusion par
76. azard NFPA Rating System Fire red 4 Burns Readily amp Rapidly 3 Burns Easily 2 BurnsW hen H eated 1 BurnsW hen Preheated 0 W ill Not Burn White Oxy Special Reactive yellow 4 May Detonate 3 Shock amp H eat May D etonate 2 Violent C hemical Reaction 1 Unstable if H eated 0 Stable
77. ble 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents Make sure the screen is totally dry SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Flash colors Print High Density Clear as the last down overprint onto the colors Use a print flash print method to build ink Do not print wet on wet W hen printing caviar beads pre test when printing on polyester blends as dye migration can affect the appearance of the bead especially clear beads Complete curing ofthe clear is important Multiple dryer passes may be necessary to ensure total cure Surface of clear will appear milky after flashing but the milky effect will disappear after the product is totally cured Check the cure temperature at the ink clear surface Preprint and test all fabrics for dye migration Stir plastisols prior to printing Do not dry clean bleach or iron printed area Any application not referenced in this product information bulletin should be pre tested or consultation sought with W ilflex Technical Services D epartment prior to printing US 800 735 4353 The information in this publication is b
78. bout creating art for screen printing Some of the questions the artist should ask include o W hat is the substrate color type of garment material content W hat type of print process spot W hat size does the art need to be child adult left chest o W hat are the ink opacity requirements bright muted glossy matte o Is an underlay needed bright ink on darks specialty inks o W hat are the registration requirements butt trap overprint o W hat are your production capabilities auto manual number of colors Art CREATION The three most common forms of art created for screen printing are hand drawn art computer generated art and art replicated from fine paintings or photographs Hand drawn Art Hand drawn art comes in many forms An artist can create a keyline an outline of the design by drawing it on paper with an opaquing pen shooting it on a camera or scanning it into a computer Art can be created from a hand drawn keyline pro vided the image is loaded into a scanning program converted into paths and then placed into an art program W ith the image in a format that can be manipulated the artist can clean it up change its size and position add text and place color in select ed areas Another option is to draw directly onto vellum or onto a coated screen This method is not recommended but it is effective for simple one color designs Computer generated Art Computer generated art is conceived an
79. bsolutely necessary a maximum of 5 percent by weight of W ilflex Curable Reducer 10070 may be added At this level of addition the ink s viscosity can be reduced by 20 25 percent from its original viscosity Always stir plastisol inks prior to use or viscosity modification to break down any false body WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid stor ing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX PHANTOMWHITE 11555W HT GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex Phantom W hite is a fast flashing creamy plastisol screen printing ink formulated
80. ce Brown 67050 Super Royal 30402 Super Dolphin O range 70501 Super Dallas Green 34802 Super Clock O range 75301 Super Turquoise 40500 Super Red 75601 Super Spring Green 42270 Super Drake Red 80101 Super Light Gold 47030 Super Fuchsia 87020 Super Lemon Yellow TRANSFLEX SOFT Standard Colors 14600 Soft Dark Grey 68500 Soft W inter Blue 19000 Soft Black 70000 Soft Kelly 20100 Soft Dark Brown 70500 Soft Dallas Green 23800 Soft Spice Brown 75300 Soft Turquoise 30200 Soft Bright O range 80100 Soft Lt Gold 30400 Soft Dolphin O range 81000 Soft Lemon Yellow 40000 Soft Scarlet 87700 Soft Sunshine 40160 Soft Panther Pink 90000 Soft Fluo Yellow 44700 Soft W inter Red 90100 Soft Fluo Blue 45800 Soft Russell Cardinal 90200 Soft Fluo Green 47031 Soft Fuchsia 90300 Soft Fluo O range 47060 Soft Deep Red 90400 Soft Fluo Pink 50200 Soft Purple 90500 Soft Fluo N eon 60000 Soft Navy 90600 Soft Fluo Red 60650 Soft Contact Blue 90700 Soft Fluo Magenta 62100 Soft Light Royal TRANSFLEX SOFT Standard Process Colors 19000 Black 69858 Process Blue 49858 Process Magenta 89858 Process Yellow TRANSFLEX SHIMMER Standard Colors 15370 Silver Shimmer 85570 Ultra Gold Shimmer TRANSFLEX LITHOPRINT White 11620 LithoprintW hite TRANSFLEX BASE AND CLEAR 10440 TF Base 10007 TransC lear TRANSFLEX TUF ONE PACPUFF Colors 11000 TF Tuf Puff W hite 10480 TF Tuf Neutral Base 12520 TF Tuf Puff C ream TRANSFLEX PRINTABLE ADHESIVE 10210 TF Printable Adhesive B
81. ces Department prior to printing US 800 735 4353 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next V Q M Contents W ilflex Genesis Inks Solve the screen printing puzzle Print at high production rate Excellent for auto and manual printing Build up resistant W ide standard color range Genesis Super Colors offer GREAT opacity Great for over printing onto flashed white Genesis Bases 10540GNS for use with PC ie Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX GENESIS SERIES General Purpose W et O n W et Ink GENERAL DESCRIPTION Wilflex Genesis GN S plastisol inks have been specifically formulated for high productivity wet on wet printing Although most Genesis inks are opaque optimum opacity is achieved with G enesis Super inks Genesis inks are guaranteed to have excellent resistance to build up and possess excellent printability Genesis inks also may be used to print conventional cold peel transfers 105406
82. ch color as well as additional colors with dot pattern overlays Hand drawn separations are created by tracing the design directly onto the acetate or vellum Starting with a keyline of the design the artist overlays each color one at a time and traces until all of the separations are completed Camera Separations Camera separations are created by the use of a camera or other exposing equip ment such as a contact frame to create acetate positives An artist may use the camera to shoot separations from a laser jet printer or a hand drawn keyline as mentioned earlier An acetate keyline from the camera then could be used as the basis for the hand cut separation utilizing rubylith as mentioned earlier to achieve the trap method of printing The trap method is simply when colors slightly overlap where they meet on a design Using basically the same method after cutting the rubylith instead of peeling off the negative areas the artist peels off the positive areas leaving the print areas clear The artist then takes this overlay still attached to the keyline and exposes it to reversal film on the contact frame The end result is a perfect butt registration or perfect dropout of the separated color An artist also can utilize the camera to create user friendly separations for the Production Department Choking a color means that the artist produces a slightly smaller color separation as if there is a hairline space between the separation a
83. ct indirect amp capillary Squeegee type 70 durometer Squeegee blade Slightly rounded Gel temp 215 230 F 85 90 C Transfer temp 350 375 F 180 190 C Transfer time pressure 10 12 seconds at 40 PSI Extender None Reducer 3 5 percent by weight Reducer 1 Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun Use within one year of receipt W ash up W ilflex Screen W ash Health amp Safety data Available upon request FEATURES Excellent cross linking properties Good color and adhesion strength Cold peel transfer SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS The use ofTF Printable Adhesive as an additional print will improve adhesion of the litho back white on stretchable fabric surfaces The user should examine the fabric type and color before and after the application of the transfer as color distortion of the garment may occur due to the introduction of heat to sensitive fabric types and dye stuffs inherent in the gar ment 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 D epartment pr
84. d designed on acomputer through a variety of design programs The most common programs in the screen printing 1 industry are PhotoShop Illustrator Freehand and Corel Designs created on computer are then rated with the computer s separation program Replications Replications of fine art or photographs are most successful when they are shot with a digital camera or scanned into a computer The artist can then utilize an advanced color separator program The artist also can separate replications by hand through a series of hand cut overlays SEPARATIONS After creation art must be converted into final separations The goal of separa tion is to create individual films either acetate or vellum in which the print areas block UV light rays and the negative areas allow UV light to pass through The most frequently used methods involve separating by hand camera and computer Back Next Contents Hand Separations An artist can achieve hand separations in several ways H and cut positives are created by cutting Photomasking film or rubylith into the shapes or letters needed Then the artist peels away the negative unwanted portion leaving rubylith in the areas to be printed O verlays are color separations created by the use of acetate or rubylith overlaid on a keyline to create positives By cutting drawing applying adhesive dot patterns and using acetate or burnishing letters the artist can build ea
85. d environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Vr b 2 Contents all PANTONE simulation color approvals Similar print application screen mesh squeegee pro file and light specifications should be implemented in your shop to ensure comparable results Remember any variation in screen mesh and application can vary depth of color and opacity We recommend that you maintain a color library of your prints By keeping prints achieved under various conditions and on differing substrates it is possible to build your own reference library of color and data SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS e Inks produced using the MSH Mixing System are translucent to opaque W hen blended according to formulations resulting colors vary in opacity from translucent to semi opaque e If your application requires N on migrating Pigments please contact W ilflex Technical Services for custom blending e Colors will reproduce best on white or light fabrics e 11888MSH is used as a MixingW hite For High O pacity N ylon Mesh Printing 11000PEN Pennant W hite is suggested e Perform fusion tests before production Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion and unacceptable durability Testing procedures for plastisol fusion are outlined in theW ilflex User s Manual e Stir plastisols prior to printing e Do n
86. d with confidence If a softer feel transfer is required an uncoated transfer paper is suitable especially if TransClear is printed on the paper first In most cases a hot split hot peel transfer paper will be required W ilflex Technical Services can provide more information on the use of transfer papers See the Transfer Papers section in the W ilflex User s Manual for information on the care and use of transfer papers CURING GelTemps 210 260 F 99 127 C It is important to stay within this temperature range because a temperature that is too low will result in a transfer with little strength and a temperature that is too high negatively affects the split of the final transfer Adjustments to the drying mechanism may be required as the variables of different heat drying types will affect the overall transfer finish WASHFASTNESS Transfers produced with TransFlex Process inks possess 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents good tensile strength and washability TransFlex trans
87. deposits Extender None Reducer Up to 5 by weight Reducer 1 Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun Use within one year of receipt W ash up W ilflex Screen W ash Health amp Safety data Available upon request FEATURES Natural Suede is a textile direct print ink system Produce a printed graphic that feels like suede Use on light or dark colored textiles Highly durable with excellent wash resistance No odor Easy to print and use Suitable for manual or automatic presses 10425N S atural Suede Base is part of the First Base Program SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Variable cure temperatures will affect the surface texture and feel of the suede ink Undercuring of the suede ink may result in poor washability Perform fusion tests before production Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability amp increased likelihood of dye migration Stir plastisols prior to printing Do not dry clean bleach or iron printed area Any application not referenced in this product information bulletin should be pre tested or consultation sought with W ilflex Technical Services D epartment prior to printing US 800 735 4353 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 su
88. ducer 1 at 1 3 percent by weight WASH UP Conventional solvents mineral spirits or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W P products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN SUPERBOND COLORS to be used with SuperBond Transfer Adhesive GENERAL DESCRIPTION A range of 19 stock SuperBond Colors are available see col ors stock list to be used with the SuperBond W P111SBD Adhesive SuperBond Colors and Adhesive are used together as a hot peel plastisol transfer system The inks and adhesive pro duce transfers that are suitable for a wide range of stretch fabrics The system is primarily us
89. e The formulas used in this sys tem have been carefully designed to closely simulate PAN TO N E colors on coated stock as presented in the PANTONE Color Formula Guide 1000 For convenience a PANTONE Color Formula Guide 1000 has been included with this O paque MatchMaker Manual OPAQUE MATCHMAKER MIXING COLORS 119730 PM W hite 579730 PM Violet Strong Red Shade 879730 PM Yellow Green Shade 659730 PM Ultramarine Red Shade 889730 PM Golden Red Shade 669730 PM Blue Green Shade 339730 PM Orange Red Shade 779730 PM Green Blue Shade 449730 PM Vermilion Yell Shade Red 479730 PM Magenta Strong Blue Shade 199730 PM Black Slight Brown Shade All of the above paque MatchM aker Mixing Colors have been formulated to comply with both EN 71 and ASTM F9 63 The 11 Mixing Colors are fully intermixable Every effort has been made to closely simulate an opaque representation of the PAN TONE colors listed and as a result the finished colors will have consistent opacity RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Cotton cotton blends and some synthetic fabrics For bleed resistance an underbase white such as 11480HT BrightTiger must be used Pre print and test all substrates for dye migration ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties O paque MatchMaker formulas have been designed for use on dark garments but are very suitable for overprinting onto a flashed white underlay PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh For optimum opacity use 86 threads
90. e and produces a thicker stencil for controlled glitter prints CURING 325F 163 C Failure to reach the recommended temperatures will result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability and increased dye migration MODIFIERS Wilflex glitter inks are designed to be used straight from container If reduction of viscosity is desired up to 5 percent Reducer 11 may be used As a special note W ilflex PC s may be used in combination with Silver Glitter to produce colored glitters WASH UP UseW ilflex Screen W ash or mineral spirits HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents PRODUC
91. e durometer Squeegee blade Sharp Squeegee angle 45 degrees Squeegee speed Maximum O ff contact 1 16 Gel temp 220 F 104 C Cure temp 350 F 171 C entire film Extender None Reducer 3 max by weight Reducer 11 Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun Use within one year of receipt W ash up W ilflex Screen W ash Be sure not to scrub the HD image when cleaning Health amp Safety data Available upon request FEATURES High gel gloss appearance Excellent adhesion to fabrics Super elongation and stretch Excellent wash properties For light or dark fabric grounds Best on darks Use as an overprint clear on printed colors and metallic inks to increase color vibrancy and create gloss surfaces Use as a clear carrier adhesive for caviar beads sand wood chip particles Use as a High Density Clear base either on its own or with color addition HD Clear is part of the First Base Program SCREEN PREPARATION Stretch 86 mesh screen to a minimum of 25 newtons Complete normal preparation of mesh abrade degrease etc Wet screen with mist of water and apply capillary film For best results use 250 400 micron film Expose screen to the manufacturer s specs Some manufacturers expose 2 3 times normal exposure time W ash out image Slowly keeping water pressure on the emulsion side of screen The information in this publication is based on information and experience believed relia
92. e marketplace Later that same year G eon purchased AdC hem a custom plastisol formulator The manufacturing facilities of W ilflex and AdChem now have been combined in Kennesaw GA In September 2000 Geon merged with MA Hanna and the two companies formed a new corporation called PolyO ne This merger created the world s largest polymer services company with more than 9 000 employees an international team that can be a single source for custom compounding and manufacture of high per formance polymers At this time no other company offers such a diverse and unbi ased portfolio of polymer products and services As a member of the PolyO ne fam ily W ilflex continues to lead the textile screen printing market as the plastisol ink brand of choice Key Growth Strategies W ilflex s growth will be driven by key strategies Focus on our customer s needs Leverage the strengths of our large organization while maintaining the entrepre neurial spirit and agility of a small organization Wilflex in Today s M arketplace W ilflex has a solid reputation for innovation and a non standard approach to the rapidly developing field of plastics technology and applications W ilflex custom formulates plastisol dispersions for the textile printing industry and within our W ilflex Aerosol line we custom formulate and package a comple mentary line of products for the textile screen printing industry Back Next V4 d Contents
93. ealth of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX LUNA CLEAR 1002215 DESCRIPTION Luna Clear is a clear plastisol that appears nearly invisible in daylight but illuminates in the presence of UV blacklight Use Luna Clear to create special effects print secret messages or identify a printer s work by printing hidden licensing data This ink is an excellent underbase that reduces fibrillation and brightens some colors Luna Clear will remain bright after numerous washings and may be printed direct or transferred PRINTER S PARAMETERS Substrates 100 cotton jersey knit polyester amp blends fleece Mesh Satin finish Transfer 110 280 threads in 43 110 threads cm Mesh Matte finish 305 355 threads in 120 140 threads cm Tension 15 newtons Squeegee type 60 90 60 durometer hard Squeegee type Transfer 65 75 durometer medium Squeegee blade Straight edge profile ff contact 1 16 Producing clean separation from screen amp garment Gel temp 170 190 F 75 88 C Gel temp Transfer 200 230 F 93 110 C Cure temp 320 F 160 C entire film Heat press application 375 F 190 C 7 10 seconds 40 45 PSI medium firm pressure Extender Reducer None Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun U se within one year of receipt W ash up W ilflex Screen W ash Health amp Safety data Available upon request F
94. ed garments Its fast flash time com bined with an extremely low tack enables the printer to utilize all printing stations without sacrificing production speeds The matte appearance and excellent fiber mat down properties provide an excellent surface for the overprint of colors RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES 100 percent cotton non bleed fabrics mega Flash W hite is not recommended for fabrics with polyester content or any material that exhibits the potential for dye migration Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh 60 125 threads in 24 48 threads cm for optimum opacity when used as an underbase white Squeegee 60 80 durometer ual or triple squeegees are highly recommended T he use of consistent high tensioned screens will optimize the performance properties of O mega Flash W hite Stencils Use capillary films or a high quality emulsion and coating procedure that totally encapsulates the mesh and establishes a consistent stencil to ensure good height of the printed ink Avoid excessive squeegee pressure when printing mega Flash W hite FLASH CURE AND FUSION Gel 200 210F 93 99C Due to differences in power height above ink film and efficiency of the flash drying unit specific dwell time cannot be given Incorporating the use of finer mesh counts for your flash plate will decrease the dwell time needed to gel the ink resulting in faster production speeds Be ce
95. ed to produce hot peel transfers but also can be used as a cold peel system RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Lycra spandex uncoated nylon and other high elonga tion heat sensitive fabrics as well as cotton and cotton blend fabrics Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh Best results are obtained when the SuperBond colors are printed through screens of between 86 156 threads in 34 61 threads cm It is important to have an ink deposit of between 1 3 mils Less ink deposit can result in reduced ink film strength and adhesion to fabric Print the SuperBond A dhesive through screen meshes of 86 110 threads in 34 43 threads cm A maximum of 3 mils adhe Sive deposit is recommended over the entire image area T he colored inks can be printed alone or can be backed with the SuperBond white T he adhesive must always be printed as the last down component over the entire ink graphic image area Squeegee Triple durometer 70 90 70 squeegee CURING GelTemp Gel each SuperBond color to an ink temperature of 220 260 F 104 127 C TRANSFERRING RECOMMENDATIONS SuperBond transfers should be heat trans ferred under an automatic heat press for 3 5 seconds at 375 F 191 C using 40 45psi medi um firm pressure Best transfer results are obtained using the hot peel release program However good cold peel transfers can be achieved H ot peel transfers result in a more glo
96. educe ink but these additions may alter the color and performance ofthe ink N ote Stir before use This product has a unique viscosity Upon opening a container that has been unused for sev eral days or weeks it will appear slightly thick Stir to easily restore the creamy texture before adding modifiers SAFETY Complete Health and Safety Information available upon request W ilflex MX Mixing Colors have been formulated to comply with both EN 71 and ASTM F9 63 STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container WASH UP MX inks may be cleaned from the screen with W ilflex Screen W ash or other con ventional solvents ORDERING INFORMATION 11888MX MX W hite 78888MX MX Green 19888MX MX Black 88888MX MX Yellow 38888MX MX Orange 98880MX MX Fluorescent Pink 48888MX MX Red Blue Shade 98884MX MX Fluorescent Red 48889MX MX Magenta 98885MX MX Fluorescent Purple 58888MX MX Violet 98886MX MX Fluorescent Blue 68888MX MX Marine Red Shade 98888MX MX Fluorescent Yellow 68889MX MX Blue Green Shade SO LD SEPARATELY MX Starter Kit contains 1 quart of each color 1 gallon 11888MX and Formulation Manual including PAN TO N E C olor Formula Guide coated e IMS Software W indows b
97. ement some darks on mesh selection on mesh selection Cost Factor Costs can be lower than FULL COST CONTROL FULL COST CONTROL most due to lower pig due to complete opacity due to complete opacity ments and additions of control control Finesse Color Purity Excellent single pigment utstanding Color is O utstanding Color is inks achieved by use of pig achieved by use of pig ments dispersions and ments dispersions and use of fluorescents use of fluorescents Risk Factor Low risk needs elemen Higher risk with begin Higher risks needs ele tary controls ners or shops with mentary controls poor controls Range of Ink Types W et onWet Yes Yes Puff Pastel or Intense color Pastel or Intense color Transfers Process Metallic Fast fusions Stretch Athletic FlexiPuff Additive color shift Yes Yes optional bases with PC Base ratios available Back Next Vr bh n Contents VW ILFLEX PC Express PC Express Fhe Ultimate in Quality and Consistency for the Screen Printer Control Ink and Inventory Costs W ith O nly ne Base and 15 Pigments Improve Color Communication W ith Your C ustomer Increase Versatility and Flexibility Formulations available on IMS Software Control O pacity and Ink Costs Respond Q uickly to C ustomers Special Color N eeds N ew Genesis Base 10680GN S Base ffers Matte Finish Creamy Pumpable Viscosity and Excellent W et on wet Print
98. encil for controlled sparkle prints Consult your stencil dealer for further details CURING Wilflex IS sparkle inks will fuse cure once the entire ink film reaches at least 320 F 160 C MODIFIERS W ilflex sparkle inks are designed to be used straight from the con tainer If reduction of viscosity is desired up to 5 percent Reducer 11 may be added As a special note W ilflex PC s may be used in small amounts with ISYellow Sparkle 15340 to produce interesting color shifts As an example an addition of 1 percent by weight 18030 Electron O range PC will produce a Bright Sparkling Orange ink WASH UP UseW ilflex Screen W ash or mineral spirits STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid stor ing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next
99. ese images For best results the image should be scanned at about 300 DPI in an RGB mode and saved as aTIFF file O nce the piece of art is converted digitally it can then be intro duced into a design program like PhotoShop W hen a design is in this type of program it can render process separations or areas of color can be selected to create individual channels for each color produc ing spot plates The use of PhotoShop plug ins can decrease time spent creating spot color channels To calculate line counts for halftone screens simply divide the mesh count by four The result will equal the highest line count that should be used The artist must have an understanding of mesh counts and their effect the press For instance when a fade is needed in a design the artist may be tempted to put it in a high mesh However if that same color also consists of large open print areas the printer will require a mesh in a lower count In this instance the artist should calcu late the halftone line based on the lower mesh To determine the best resolution for a design multiply line count by 2 5 Example 55 lines 137 5 resolution This should prevent the program from producing undersized dots in the lower percent age halftone areas W hen the design is ready to be separated it may be printed directly from the program or you may split the channels to create individual files to be printed later The program creates individual files for e
100. esion Mesh 86 156 threads in screen mesh 34 61 threads cm G el each color to an ink temperature of 220 260 F 104 127 C Note The SuperBond colors are an integral part of the SuperBond hot split transfer system Other direct print or transfer inks generally do not perform well in this application Print the SuperBond Adhesive to get 2 5 3mil deposit using an 86 110 threads in screen mesh 34 43 threads cm printed over the entire image area Be sure to gel the SuperBond adhesive at a temperature at 220 260 F SUPERBOND TRANSFERS ANDTHE HEAT PRESS Pre warm the fabrics for 3 5 seconds at 375 F 191 C using 40 50 psi Then heat apply the transfer with the same condi tions Best results have been obtained using the hot peel hot split process C old peel trans fers can be achieved but produce less gloss to the surface of the ink when on the garments TRANSFER PAPERS The SuperBond A dhesive and colors can work well with many coated transfer papers including the following W yndstone SuperTrans for hot or cold peel trans fers W yndstone Transfert 75 for cold peel transfers and W yndstone MagnumTrans CURING GelTemp 220 260 F 104 127 C Failure to cure ink properly causes poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability and increased chance for dye migration MODIFIERS SuperBond Adhesive and SuperBond colors are formulated to use straight from the container If it is necessary to reduce the viscosity we recommend W ilflex Re
101. fers should be ironed only from the reverse side of the garment and never dry cleaned TRANSFER HEAT PRESS Transflex Four Color Process hot split inks should be heat pressed onto fabric at a temperature of 375 F 190 C for 7 10 seconds at a pressure setting of 45 PSI medium firm pressure WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid stor ing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the container Iun 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX TRANSFLEX ULTRA GOLD SHIMMER 85570T F SILVER SHIMMER 15370T F Heat Transfer Inks GENERAL DESCRIPTION Transflex Shimmer inks are soft feel
102. flex 11480HT Bright Tiger is an extremely true optically bright white plastisol ink formulated to give excellent printability across a range of screen printing applications Bright Tiger s excellent opacity fiber mat down low gloss level and very good flash properties permit it to be utilized as both a stand alone and an n underbase white Bright Tiger also exhibits a very good level of dye migration resistance without the offensive odor commonly found in bleed resistant white plastisols RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES 100 percent cotton cotton polyester blends some synthetics Pre print and test all substrates for dye migration ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties It is extremely important to pre test on light colored or stone washed garments Avoid stacking hot because such colors are more prone to color distortion due to the dye stuffs inherent in the garment Fabric and dye characteristics can exhibit variance between manufacturers and from dye lot to lot To determine a fabric s discol oration potential follow the procedures recommended in the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of the W ilflex User s Manual 11480HT Bright Tiger is a low bleed ink not a non bleed ink O n some types of fabric dye migration may occur To deter mine a material s bleed potential please reference the testing procedures outlined in the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of the W ilflex User s Manual PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh
103. for 40 years there is a consider able amount of negative publicity surrounding some of these ingredients However consider the following Vinyl products are safe Vinyl is a tested tough and trusted component of many products including more than 25 of all plastic medical products made today The U S Food and Drug Administration FDA regulates all of them Vinyl has been around in such applica tions for more than 40 years and its track record stands Vinyl is one of the most commonly used plastics in the world today Vinyl is a very commonly used plastic In fact it is the second largest volume plastic sold globally Vinyl continues to grow strongly and could not have reached its cur rent level of over 50 billion pounds per year globally were it not for its safety and cost performance Thousands of companies process millions of pounds of vinyl into useful products for society every day Banning vinyl would be unrealistic and unthinkable Vinyl resin is virtually inert Made from natural gas and chlorine vinyl resin uses fewer natural resources than other plastics and saves energy throughout its manufacturing process In addition it s recyclable In fact over 500 million pounds per year are recycled in N America alone Dioxin is not a vinyl issue Poorly run incinerators cause dioxin Incinerators running properly high tempera tures will destroy dioxin Even if vinyl were banned tomorrow there is enough chlorine in waste fr
104. g problems occur move to a well ventilated area Do not induce vomiting if swallowed Get prompt medical attention for any emergencies W ilflex Aerosol products must be stored in a cool dry location away from flames and excessive heat D uring a fire containers exposed to high temperatures may explode Cool water should be used on cans exposed to fire Spills should be picked up with absorbent material and disposed of fol lowing all appropriate regulations Cans must be completely vented before disposal W ilflex Material Safety D ata Sheets should be used to educate all employees in the safe use ofW ilflex Aerosols products and the proper use of safety equipment WILFLEX SCREEN WASH Application Remove excess ink from screen and aim Screen W ash spray at residual ink Spray Screen W ash onto screen with circular motion Screen W ash stays wet to allow time for cleaning W ipe away excess with towel or rag Safety Screen W ash is flammable Do not spray near motors or electri cal parts Keep away from heat and open flame Use only with adequate ventilation Check compatability with indirect stencil systems Do NOT use to clean hands or skin Consult MSDS for complete safety infomation Do not allow waste to accumulate in closed containers d Limonene and other solvents have the potential for spontaneous ignition under certain conditions Read the MSDS and follow storage and handling procedures outlined therein Back Next
105. garment may occur due to the introduction of heat to sensi tive fabric types and dye stuffs inherent in the garment See the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of the W ilflex User s Manual for discoloration testing procedures PRINTING AND TRANSFERRING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh 74 86 threads in 24 34 threads cm Emulsion Conventional direct emulsions and capil lary films RECOMMENDEDTRANSFER PAPERS Transfer papers recommended and supplied by W yndstone Heat Transfer Papers and Hobart McIntosh can be used in association with this ink system Release coated transfer papers have produced the best overall puff transfer results O ther paper types can be used with confidence but when evaluating inks for transfers printers should obtain current information about coated and non coated paper types from these manufacturers before pro ceeding with transfer manufacture W ilflex Technical Services can provide more information on the use of transfer papers See the Transfer Papers section in the W ilflex User s Manual for information on the care and use of transfer papers 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your
106. h curing WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety Data available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex prod ucts be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the container As with any plastisol ink store ink in container with lid closed 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN ATHLETIC TROPHY WHITE 11003W HT GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex Athletic Trophy W hite is a high viscosity plastisol screen printing ink formulated to give ultimate opacity and bleed resistance along with excellent mat down characteristics Though designed for direct printing on fabrics subject to dye bleeding and or sublimation A thletic Tro phy W hite is a premium ink useful
107. h settings for panel height retention time belt speed suited for particular ink and substrate TheThermo Probe Data does not replace the need for ink cure tests but gives quality information for development of quali ty guidelines and predictability Technical Assistance Wilflex 800 735 4353 US Technical Inc 352 378 5555 APPLICATION 1 Choose C or F 2 Place donut probe onto garment with cross wires on ink film 3 As donut probe moves through heat chamber record temperature read ings every 5 seconds 4 Plot data points to produce curve characteristic of particular dryer set tings ink deposit and garment color TheThermo Probe includes a 15 foot wire to allow donut to move through heat chamber Extension wires are available for larger drying units DRYER HEAT HISTORY 400 375 350 325 D E 2 G 20 R 2 E 20 E 15 5 150 125 F 10 75 50 25 o 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 5 210 215 0 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 20 125 130 135 140 60 165 170 80 185 190 195 200 205 210 215 220 SECONDS 5 SECONDS 60 SECONDS 115 SECONDS 170 SECONDS DATA 10 SECONDS 65 SECONDS 120 SECONDS 175 SECONDS DRYER
108. hen necessary to achieve desired results There is no Maximum amount of base required for 11422 MSH The base will cure on its own The IMS software will automatically calculate mins and max base requirements Example of a test formula using the chart to manually calculated the minimum amount of base required This will result in most opaque color and most expensive Test Blue Ratio 11422MSH Nylon Mesh Base 500 grams 10110PC ExtraW hite PC 150 grams 151 226 5 11650PC Marine Blue PC 50 2 69 134 5 Min amt of base required 3610 grams The example shows that the base amount of 500 grams is ample The minimum amount required is 361 W ILFLEX GPC BASE Ratio Chart PC Code PC Description Minimum Amount of Base per Gram of PC 10000PC Clear PC 5 75 10110PC ExtraW hite PC 151 10470PC Magenta PC 4 67 10570PC Violet PC 5 56 10680PC Blue PC 4 88 10700PC Green PC 441 10940PC Velvet Black PC 5 00 10970PC Black PC 5 65 11650PC Marine Blue PC 2 69 18000PC ElectronYellow PC 2 18 18010PC Electron Blue PC 2 63 19040PC Fluo Pink PC 2 64 19050PC Fluo N eon PC 2 66 18060PC Electron Red PC 2 63 19080PC Fluo Purple PC 3 07 10490PC Venus Blue shade Red N on Migrating 3 68 11840PC Mars PC Yellow Non Migrating 437 11830PC Jupiter PC GoldenYellow N on Migrating 3 68 10390PC Pluto PC Yellow Shade Red N on Migrating 179 The information in this publication is based on information and experience believed reliable Since many factors m
109. hick If the ink layer is thick use Method 2 when testing with solvent Method 2 Use for Thick Ink Film 1 Apply two or three drops of solvent to the fabric on the inside of the Back Next V Q M Contents T shirt behind a printed area 2 Fold the shirt so that you can press the ink layer that has been treat ed with the solvent against an unprinted area of the shirt 3 Firmly press the two layers of fabric together with a small C clamp or similar clamping device for two minutes If any ink transfers from the printed area to the unprinted area the ink film may not be completely cured The ethyl acetate test is described in more detail in The Solvent Test For Cure in the April 1995 issue of Screenplay This article is available as a reprint through ST Publications Inc Bleed Test Since dye lot variation is very common it is imperative to test a gar ment s propensity for dye migration Historically fabrics containing poly ester are more likely to bleed than any other fabrics whereas nylon and cotton much less likely to bleed However it is suggested that all dark fabrics that will be printed with white or light colored inks should be evaluated for bleeding The bleeding phenomena occurs due to areaction between the ink and the dyes of the fabric The following is a test method evaluating the bleed potential of ink printed on a given fabric 1 Bleed resistance or the resistance of an ink to acce
110. his 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents Wilflex defines innovation in terms of creating new ways to help your shop stay ahead The newest program from Wilflex is First Base featuring innova tive unfilled bases for the Special inks market If you want to produce unique textured designs that are yours alone check out First Base FOCUS ON FIRST BASE BY WILFLEX Textured Surfaces for the Creative Printer First Base features three bases that when printed on garments will have unique sur face textures Use the bases alone in combination with each other or mix in addi tives such as pigments glitters shimmers glow in the dark inks and more to create your own custom print inks Don t compete with the printer down the street Produce one of a kind looks with First Base Maximum additions of additives such as pigment concentrates finished inks glitters shimmers etc should not exceed 15 per cent by weight A general rule to follow 85 percent BASES 15 percent ADDITIVE Natura
111. hot split trans fer inks especially formulated to print on most substrates Transflex Shimmer inks offer improvements in printability and transfer latitude over conventional hot split inks and produce superb shimmer shine hot split transfers on dark fabric Transflex Shimmer inks may also be used for conventional cold peel transfers W ilflex PC s can be added to the Silver Shimmer to create interesting shimmer colors RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Transflex Shimmer inks are intended for use on knitted fabrics cotton linens polyester blends and rayon Transflex Shimmer inks are NOT recommended for woven nylon or lycra fabrics The use of Transflex Printable Adhesive 10210TF will improve the adhesion of Transflex inks to a far wider range of substrates when cold peeled Pre print transfer and test all fab rics for desired properties before beginning production printing Users should examine the fabric type and color before and after the application of the transfer as color distortion of the garment may occur due to the introduction of heat to sensitive fabric types and dye stuffs inherent in the garment See the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of the W ilflex User s Manual for discoloration testing procedures PRINTING ANDTRANSFERRING RECOMMENDATIONS 4A 60 86 threads in 24 34 threads cm mesh screen is recommended to allow metallic par ticles to flow easily Transflex Shimmer transfers should be transferred at 365 375 F 185 190 C for 5 to 7 second
112. ht from the container 49855GN S Process Tone Magenta 69855GN S Process Tone C yan 89855GN S Process Tone Yellow Use with 19850GN S Black 13850G N SW hite PRO MATCH SET 19853GN S Black 49853GN S Magenta 69853GN S Cyan 89853GN S Yellow EXTENDED GAMUT Extended gamut refers to adding RGB to a CMYK palette W ilflex recommends using the Tone Set with RGB colors 47507GN SRGB Red TI507GN SRGB Green 67507GN SRGB Blue 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next vr Contents HEXACHRO ME The hexachrome set is an independent color gamut 87501GNSHX Hex Yellow C 37501GNSHX Orange C 47501GNSHX Magenta C 67501GNSHX Cyan C 77501GNSHX Green C 19501GN SHX Black C FIBRILLATIO N Lower viscosity process inks are more prone to allowing fibers to be exposed during laundering To combat this use SuperG uard HT as an overprint The left side of the image at left was overprinted with SuperGuard
113. ial Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX MSH NYLON SERIES DESCRIPTION W ilflex s MSH Series is designed to direct print on 100 percent N ylon O pen Mesh offering e High gloss e Excellent durability Superior adhesion Creamy viscosity suitable for manual or automatic printing e 15 MSH Mixing Colors MX Color produce simulations of coated and uncoated PAN TON EGColor Formula Guide colors e MSH MX Kits starter kits available e PC Users 11422MSH N ylon Mesh Base can used with the PC Express Mixing System to simulate PAN TO NE colors e Formulated as the alternative to Pennant Athletic Inks PRINTER S PARAMETERS Substrates 10096 nylon Bleed resistance Excellent Mesh 40 160 t in 15 61 t cm Stencil emulsion Conventional direct or capillary films Squeegee type 60 to 90 durometer straight edge blade Cure temp 325 F 163 C entire film Extender Base 11422MSH Nylon Mesh Base Reducer 10025VB Viscosity Buster Use 1 3 max by weight Do not exceed recommended amount Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun Use within one year of receipt W ash up W ilflex Screen W ash Health amp Safety data Available upon request Formulated to comply with EN 71 and ASTM F9 63 MIXING COLOR GUIDELINES MSH Mixing colors are created to mirror MX Mixing colors For Pantone simulations simply follow the MX formulas in the W ilflex MX Formula Guide MSH formulas that reproduce PANTO N EGcolor simu
114. ight gt SSV FF gt 10 will 10 will alter alter ink ink properties by properties by raising cure raising cure temperatures temperatures HD NR NR 10 20 by 0 30 by 0 10 by NR NR 1 3 Clear weight weight weight Straight NR NR NR NR 0 10 by NR 5 1 by 1 396 UP inks weight weight Rock NR 10 2096 by 0 30 by 0 10 by NR 5 1 1 3 weight weight weight weight MSH NR NR Use NR NR NR NR 1 3 Nylon 11422MSH Mesh Base as OSN extender Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX FINESSE Premium Additive for W ilflex Inks GENERAL DESCRIPTION Finesse 10150 is a plastisol additive for W ilflex inks that is designed to soften and extend general purpose and specialty W ilflex inks RECOMMENDED USAGE Finesse may be added to Genesis and process inks in any quantity Additions of 10 to 20 percent may be used to improve printability and soften hand However additions greater than 20 percent will reduce opacity Pre test the product to ensure that the desired characteristics are present before a production run Please note Finesse will cure at standard plastisol temperatures 320 F 160 C Therefore quantities of Finesse that may be added to MX and GNS inks are limited only by the opacity desired Finesse 10150 may be added to MC V FF SSV FF N uPuff and W ilflex white inks in amounts up to 10 percent by weight For these inks additions greater than 10 percent will alter ink pro
115. ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the conta iner 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX TRANSFLEX PROCESS INKS Heat Transfer Inks GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex TransFlex Process colors have been specially formulated to produce 4 color process heat release transfers Superb color can be achieved when using either full photographic or airbrush quality graphics The TransC lear Process colors have enhanced properties over the outgoing 10007T F Clear and associated process colors The four process colors are 19000TF Black 49858TF Process Magenta 69858TF Process Blue and 89858TF P
116. ilflex products are designed to be most effective when used according to the Product Information Bulletins that follow It is important to care fully follow the guidelines contained in these bulletins The W ilflex U ser s Manual also contains brief information on the company and its distribution network All products colors and services discussed in this manual may not be available in every country The information in this publication is based on our current knowledge and expe rience In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application these data do not relieve processors from the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments Since W ilflex has no control over the conditions of use or storage of the products sold we cannot guarantee the results obtained through the use of its products All products are sold and samples given without any representa tion or warranty express or implied fitness for any particular purpose or other wise and upon condition that the buyer shall determine the suitability of the prod uct for its own purpose You must make your own determination of product suit ability and thoroughly qualify it for serviceability for environmental acceptability and for impact on the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your prod ucts Having no control over the conditions of use we make no representation of freedom from liability including patent liability incident to the use of
117. in 34 threads cm mesh For overprinting and fine line printing use 120 305 threads in 49 120 threads cm Squeegee Medium durometer slightly rounded edge Emulsion Conventional direct or capillary films For consistency all formulas provided were printed though a 86 T in 34 T cm mesh onto 100 percent cotton black fabric for color approval W ilflex paque MatchMaker inks can however be printed through a range of meshes between 86 195 threads per inch 34 77 threads cm Variation in screen mesh and ink deposit can result in variation in depth of color and opacity All O paque MatchMaker colors have been developed using Genesis technology and can be printed wet on wet with exceptional resistance to build up MODIFIERS paque MatchMaker inks are extremely easy to print and mix The viscosity or thickness has been designed specifically to enhance opacity and printability W e do not rec ommend any modification to these inks However if necessary 10150FN S Finesse and 10070 Curable Reducer may be used to extend or reduce ink but these additions may alter color and performance of the ink Note Stir before use Upon opening a container that has been unused for several days or weeks the ink will appear slightly thick Stir to restore the creamy texture COLOR SPECIFICATION For PANTONE color approval O paque MatchM aker formulas were printed through an 86T in 34 T cm mesh onto 100 percent cotton black fabric and viewed under D 65 simu
118. ine print definition as well as open graphic con tent RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES 100 percent cotton polyester cotton blends Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh 60 110 threads in mesh 24 43 threads cm with retensionable frames Screen tension Up to 30 newtons cm It is desirable to use the thinnest screen thread diameter obtainable D yed mesh has produced good results T he extended exposure times required can result in extend ed undercutting of the image Squeegee Use a sharp 75 80 durometer squeegee A triple durometer squeegee 70 90 70 is also recommended The approach angle of the squeegee and squeegee pressure must be adjusted to suit the stencil and print image parameters The inks must print a clean sharply defined image onto the fab ric Use reduced squeegee speed both on the flood and print strokes making sure that on the flood the ink has filled the stencil image well The off contact distance between screen mesh and fabric should be 1 8 Be sure that the speed and angle of the screen lifting away from the printed image is immediate and directly follows the squeegee on the print stroke This lifting away action from the screen is of the utmost importance as failure to create this printing environment will not allow the print to produce defined high wall effects Emulsion Stencils T he printer must correctly prepare
119. ing e Prints through fine meshes e Use as a first down underbase flash white or an overprint stand alone white e Superior ink flow properties Flows easily from the bucket and in the screen printing operation Speed up production without losing definition e Good bleed resistance e O dorless e Competitively priced for a top value ink SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS e Pre test Xtreme W hite on light colored or stone washed garments A void stacking printed garments hot because such colors are more prone to color distortion Fabric and dye characteristics can vary between manufacturers and from dye lot to lot Xtreme W hite 11999XW is a low bleed not a non bleed ink e Use consistent high tensioned screen mesh to optimize performance properties e To increase production speeds use finer mesh counts for the flash plate to decrease gel time Set flash dwell times on heated pallets to simulate production A djust your settings so that the ink is just dry to the touch e Avoid overflashing as it can result in poor inter coat adhesion of overprint colors e Perform fusion tests before production Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor Play Movie Back Next Contents 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 e Stir plastisols prior to printing e Do not dry cle
120. ing Properties COLOR amp APPROVAL SPECIFICATIONS PANTONE Color Formula Guide Cool W hite Fluorescent 4100K Printed on W hite Fabric 156 62 mesh PC EXPRESS KIT INCLUDES 1 Gallon 10680GN S Base 15 Pigments 1 Pantone Color Formula Guide 1IMSCD ROM 1 PC Express Formulation Guide PANTONEGs a trademark of Pantone Inc All trademarks noted herein are either the property ofW ilflex Pantone Inc or their respective companies W ilflex s PC Express System produces only simulations of PAN TO N EGcolor in this color repro duction method due to differences in ink film opacity and pigment selection The pigment selection used in blending inks may cause metamerism Pantone Inc assumes no responsibility for formula accuracy Back Next V Q Contents WILFLEX PC EXPRESS WILFLEX Base 10680GN S Genesis Plus Base Optional Bases 10540GN S 10250N PF 10440TF 11422M SH 101085 10000GN S 10007TF 10040SSVFF 10150FNS 18800M CVFF Genesis Base N uPuff Base TransFlex Base N ylon Mesh Base Stretch Base A dditive Genesis Halftone Base TransC lear SSV FF Base Finesse MCV FF Base Create PANTONE Simulations with Only 15 Pigments COLOR MIXING SYSTEM The Easy to Use PC Base System Standard W ILFLEX PC Express PCs Pigment Concentrates 10110PC Extra W hite 10450PC Maroon 10470PC Magenta 10570PC Violet 10680PC Blue 10700PC Green 10870PC Bright Yellow 10940PC Velve
121. ingToluene X ylene and A cetone etc will react with this ink causing hardening in the screen Cleaning with mineral spirits is recom mended HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme tem peratures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents One S Nylon Adhesion P mn If the nylon material to be printed has been treated to repel water the waterproofing must be removed and the addition ofW ilflex H ugger catalyst will be necessary Test for water repellence with drop of water on the fabric surface Zero water penetration and a ready flow over the surface indicate a water repellence treatment Facilitate adhesion t
122. ior to printing US 800 735 4353 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents T RANSFLEX TROUBLESHOOTING NO OPACITY Ink deposit too thin Color not opaque Ink over gelled Too much press Time Temperature Pressure PENETRATION Too much application time temperature Ink viscosity too low Fabric very thin Over or under gel NO ADHESION Ink over gelled Pressure too low Application time temp too low Weave too tight Synthetic weave Try Transflex Adhesive Check paper type High moisture content in transfer release paper NO ADHESION AT ONE OR MORE EDGES Transfer press too small Image too close to edge Pressure is marginal Ink too thick at edge Delay before peeling Check paper type COBWEBBING STRINGING Inadequate ink flow Delay before peeling Image edges sawtoothed Application time temp pressure low HARSH HAND Ink deposit too thick Poor stencil quality Ink too thick when printing Check paper type Delay before peeling POOR TRAPPING Keyline deposi
123. itability for intended use You must make your own determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX ROCK BASE 10670RB DESCRIPTION Use Rock Base to create super textured effects such as solid rock coarse rope or fabric textured surfaces PRINTER S PARAMETERS Substrates 100 cotton cotton blends acrylic lycra amp uncoated nylon Bleed resistance Good Mesh 24 230 t in 10 90 t cm Tension 25 newtons Stencil emulsion Direct indirect amp capillary Fat films for HD 200 600 microns Squeegee type 75 durometer 60 90 60 triple durometer Squeegee blade Sharp Squeegee angle 45 degrees Squeegee speed Medium ff contact 1 16 Gel temp 220 F 104 C Cure temp 350 F 171 C entire film Extender None Reducer 3 max by weight Reducer 11 Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun Use within one year of receipt W ash up W ilflex Screen W ash Be sure not to scrub HD images when cleaning HS amp E data Available upon request FEATURES Tough stretchable textured surface Excellent adhesion to fabrics Excellent washability For light or dark fabrics Use as stand alone base or with additions of other additives to achieve many textured surface finishes Part of the W ilflex First Base program SCREEN PREPARATION
124. ite offers product information technical tips order tracking and bulletin boards Visitors can contact C ustomer Service and Technical Services personnel directly We value our customers and their input and suggestions W e believe we have a strong quality distribution network to provide our customers with excellent sales and technical service W e hope you will give us the opportu nity to serve you Worldwide Distribution Back Next Vf A Contents U S Distributors AA SCREEN PRINTING SUPPLY 1720 Cumberland Park Drive Unit 21 Marietta GA 30067 770 850 0110 800 334 4513 http w ww aasps com aasps aasps com ATLAS CONTROL PROCESS 9353 Seymour Avenue Schiller Park IL 60176 847 952 0222 800 621 4173 http www atlascontrol com COMMERCIAL PLASTICS amp SUPPLY Calle 48 Urb Ind Constitucion Caparra Heights PR 00922 787 792 8747 COMMERCIAL SCREEN 6 Kiddie Drive Avon Ind Pk Avon MA 02322 508 583 2300 800 227 1449 Commericalscreen worldnet att net DESMOND SUPPLY 2277 Elliott Avenue Troy MI 48083 4502 810 589 9100 800 968 1115 http www desmondpro com despro bignet net FLORIDA FLEX INK amp SUPPLIES 6832 NW 77 Court Miami FL 33166 305 468 0004 Floflexink aol com FREEDOM SCREEN SUPPLY 4330 Wendell Dr SW Atlanta GA 30336 404 691 0055 www freedomsupply com GARSTON INC Manchester 110 Batson Drive Manchester CT 06040 860 649 96
125. ks 19850 Process Black 89850 Process Yellow 49850 Process Magenta 99990 69850 Process C yan Play Movie Back Next vr Q M Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX GENESIS PROCESS DESCRIPTION Genesis process inks are formulated to achieve the cleanest and highest intensity colors for textile process screen print ing These pure transparent colors are designed for high pro ductivity direct wet on wet printing Excellent resistance to build up superb printability extremely soft hand and minimal dot gain PRINTER S PARAMETERS Substrates 100 cotton cotton blends all white grounds Mesh 305 to 355 threads in 120 140 threads cm Tension newtons 25 Stencil emulsion Squeegee type Squeegee blade Squeegee angle Squeegee speed Direct indirect amp capillary Dual 70 90 or triple 70 90 70 Sharp 60 degrees Medium fast Cure temp 320 F 160 C entire film Extender ProMatch Clear Soft Hand Clear 10140 Reducer Finesse 10150FN S Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun Use within one year of receipt W ash up W ilflex Screen W ash Health amp Safety data Available upon request ORDER INFORMATION GEN ESIS STAN DARD PRO CESS SET 19850GN S Process Black 13850GN S Process W hite 49850GN S Process Magenta 69850GN S Process C yan 89850GN S Process Yellow GENESIS PRO CESSTO NE SET Create natural colors straig
126. l Suede Base 10425NS Will produce suede surface finishes Add other First Base products to produce innovative textured surfaces Natural Suede can be colored to create leather and felt effects tough and washable High Density Clear 10009HDC Can be used as a high density gloss clear or as a high gloss overprint to any ink Add PCs to create special gloss images Excellent adhesive carrier for special flakes caviar beads and other surface particles Use care when printing on polyester blends as dye migration can affect the appearance of the bead especially clear beads Can be used on most fabric types as well as sublimation dyed garments super elongation ___ Rock Base 10670RB Rock Hard ink surface Use Rock Base alone or add other First Base products to create innovative textured surfaces Add PCs or metallics to create special surface effects tough and durable Back Next vr b Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX HIGH DENSITY CLEAR 10009HDC DESCRIPTION Use High Density Clear to create special effects such as the appearance of glass gel water or high gloss surfaces PRINTER S PARAMETERS Substrates 10096 cotton cotton blends acrylic lycra amp uncoated nylon Bleed resistance None Mesh 24 110 t in 10 43 t cm Tension 25 newtons Stencil emulsion Direct indirect amp capillary Fat films for HD printing 200 600 microns Squeegee type 75 durometer 60 90 60 tripl
127. l acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN TRANSFLEX 10007T F TRANSCLEAR The Clear Choice for ExtendingYour Transfer Ink C apabilities UseTransflex 10007TF Clear as a clear backer to all the Transflex inks to extend the wash and durability of every transfer Use 10007TF Clear as a first down print for transfer four color process transfers This clear gives superb color contrast and keeps the half tone dot in definition Use 10007TF Clear as a first down or last down print for Transflex ne PacPuff It extends the stretch and wash durability of the W hen using 10007TF Clear as a first down print for Transflex colors four color process and O ne PacPuff transfers be sure to use a 355 365 half tone screen mesh WILFLEX TRANSFLEX PRINTABLE ADHESIVE 10210T F Enhances Adhesion to Substrates and Metallic Foils Transfers backed up with Transflex Printable Adhesive will have excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates improved stretch and washability to 204 F 95 Printable A dhesive is printed last over all Transflex colors in a screen printed design to enhance adhesion Transfers backed with Transflex Printable A dhesive will have excellent latitude and can be transferred at temperatures between 350 and 400 F 175 and 200 Transflex Printable A dhesive will gel at
128. lated daylight W ilflex recommends that you begin a color library of your prints By keeping prints achieved under various conditions and on differing substrates it 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 is possible to build your own valuable reference library of color and data MIXING GUIDELINES All 0 paque MatchMaker formulas have been calculated by weight and are presented as a total of 1000 grams The final quantity of ink produced from these for mulas will vary according to color and the specific gravity of the ink concerned but all formu las will make approximately 1 quart 1 liter W e recommend that you weigh paque MatchMaker inks on scales accurate to 0 1 gram W ilflex strongly recommends that all the formulas be proofed prior to commencing any production run to ensure color accuracy as the final color is dependent on print technique mesh count and substrate used W ilflex Inc and its associated companies assume no responsibility for the actual color achieved W ilflex now offers an alternative f
129. lations have been calculated by weight and are presented as a total of 1 000 grams in the Formulation Guide The final volume of ink produced from these formulas will vary according to color and the specific gravity of the ink concerned but all formulas will make approximately 1 quart 1 liter PC USERS 11422MSH ylon Mesh Base can be used with W ilflex Pigment Concentrates Generally 20 maximum pigment loading is suggested However we recommend the use of to Base Ratio Chart or IMS W ilflex Ink Management Software to calculate the maxi mum loading for each pigment W ilflex recommends that MSH Mixing Inks be weighed on scales accurate to 0 1 gram Proof formulas prior to commencing any production run to ensure color accuracy as the final color is dependent on print technique mesh count and substrate used PolyO ne and its asso ciated companies assume no responsibility for the actual color achieved COLOR SPECIFICATION MX formulas were printed through a 156 t in 62 t cm mesh screen and viewed under cool white fluorescent 4100K illuminant These specifications were used internally at W ilflex for 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 determination of suitability for your intended use an
130. le 65 75 durometer medium hard Squeegee blade Straight edge Gel temp 156 F 69 Cure temp 300 F 149 C entire film Extender None Reducer None Pallet Semi soft NO T metal Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun U se within one year of receipt W ash up W ilflex Screen W ash Health amp Safety data Available upon request FEATURES e High gloss finish e Excellent adhesion to fabrics e Excellent printability e Fast flashing e High opacity on dark fabrics e Non migrating pigment e Super elongation on nylon e Excellent wash properties SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS e W hen printing allow one flood followed by two print applications Printing properties will be determined by manual or automatic printing applications e Perform fusion tests before production Check the cure temperature at the ink surface 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 e Preprint and test all fabrics for dye migration Pennant W hite has no built in bleed resis tance and it should not be printed onto any nylon that is prone to bleeding e Stir plastisols prior to printing e Do not dry clean bleach or iron the printed area e Any application not referenced in this product information bulletin should be pre tested or consultation sought with W ilflex Technical Servi
131. leaned from the screen with W ilflex Screen Back W ash or other conventional solvents SAFETY Complete Health and Safety Information is available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex prod Next ucts be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container Vr Q Contents 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 PowerPax For the Starter Shop or Color Lab e MX Kit or PC Express Starter Kits Acculab VI 1200 Buy ink software and an easy to use scale for one LOW PRICE Back Contents Back Contents PowerPax II For the Automatic Shop e MX Kit or PC Express Production Kits e PMA 7500 Scale Buy ink software and an easy to use scale for one LOW PRICE Back Next Contents WilflexInk Management Software Fast Efficient
132. lure to reach the rec ommended temperatures will result in poor wash fastness inferior adhe sion unacceptable durability and increased dye migration MODIFIERS Modification of MCV FF Gold and Silver Shimmers is not recom mended If absolutely necessary up to 5 percent Reducer 11 or up to 10 percent Curable Reducer 10070 may be added to reduce ink viscosity WASH UP MC V FF Gold and Silver Shimmers may be cleaned with conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid stor ing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX SOLID GOLD METALLIC 85075 WILFLEX PURE GOLD METALLIC 85065 WILFLEX SILVER METALLIC 15055 WILFLEX BRIGHT COPPER 85085
133. ly cure the ink film It is important to stay within this temperature range as lower temperatures will result in a transfer with little tensile strength and higher temperatures will negatively effect the split of the transfer WASH FASTNESS Transfers produced with Transflex Soft ink possess good washability Transflex transfers should only be ironed from the reverse side of the garment and never dry cleaned MODIFIERS Small amounts of Reducer 1 3 to 5 percent by weight may be added to Transflex Soft inks to aid in the breakdown of the false body that builds up in plastisols over a period of time WASH UP Clean screens with conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of y
134. mation on the care and use of transfer papers CURING Gel All Transflex Super inks should be passed through the dryer or gelled at tem peratures between 195 230 F 90 110 C These temperatures will partially cure the ink film It is important to stay within this temperature range as lower temperatures will result in a transfer with little tensile strength and higher temperatures will negatively effect the split of the final transfer WASH FASTNESS Transfers produced with Transflex Super ink possess good washability Transflex transfers should only be ironed from the reverse side of the garment and never dry cleaned MODIFIERS Small amounts of Reducer 1 3 to 5 percent by weight may be added to Transflex Super Inks to aid in the breakdown of the false body that builds up over time WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety Data available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or pro longed shelf life could thicken or expand in the container 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
135. n processors must carry out their own tests and experiments to confirm suitability for intended use You must make your own determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 WILFLEX GENESIS Back Next Contents APPLICATIONS CHART Product Suggested Meshes Suggested Squeegees Applications threads in durometer threads cm wet on wet or over GNS flashed white 180 230 60 70 Colors O mega or O lympia Plus 68 90 Underbase gt Bright Tiger or Athletic W hite on 50 50 GNS wet on wet or dark sub 86 125 65 70 Super strate 34 49 Colors Staggered by print except order Super Fluos tt wet on wet over flashed a white 140 230 65 70 O mega or Olympia Plus id on cotton Underb 140 Bright Tiger or Athletic on ne ETENIM TL wet on wet over flashed 140 180 65 70 clear 55 73 Miracle Clear 10160 Underbase 140 55 wet on wet over flashed GNS white 180 196 65 70 ial O mega or O lympia Plus 731 uo on cotton 86 110 BrightTiger or Athletic on U nderbase 34 43 50 50 GNS wet on wet on white or 280 355 70 75 Process ecru 110 140 Colors ttt Special Notes t evaluate opacity of colors tt courser meshes earlier in print order ttt roller frames with high tension preferable consistency detail and precision are essent
136. nd its adjacent color Choking allows easier registration of overlay colors if the choked color is a white underlay and helps stop colors from bleeding into each other by creating a slight barrier of fabric To choke a color simply place acetate sheets between the art and the film The light will naturally expose inside the edges creat ing a slightly smaller image on the film To create a white underlay an artist can reg ister the film separations together on a contact frame and expose them onto dupe film This method automatically chokes the plate This method is also useful in cre ating transfers because it is critical to butt register all transfer colors Computer Separations Computer separations usually are rendered from art created in a computer graphics program O ther art rated easily because the color usage is controlled dur ing the creation of the art The program will render separations per color and will print out exactly what the artist needs Fine art or photographs can be separated by computer provided the artist has access to a large format scanner a drum scanner or a digital camera If the Art can be separated with the use of a computer but first it must be scanned or converted digitally before it can be manipulated in a graphics program e A piece of art created in a vector program is sepa Back Next Contents Department doesn t own any equipment a service bureau can be paid to scan th
137. nd loss of tension when mesh is attached to frame 2 Pneumatic devices use a number of relatively small clamps operated with air pressure The small clamps allow even tension over mesh area and controlled tension in corners to prevent mesh distortion In most pneumatic systems clamps are cali brated to provide equalized tension on mesh The small clamps move lat erally to minimize mesh distortion Again measurement of tension may be recorded as a degree of mesh expansion or through use of a ten sion meter Back Next V Q M Contents W ith mechanical and pneumatic stretch devices final screen tension may be enhanced by use of a frame with sides slightly bent in the concave direc tion O nce mesh is attached to this type of frame the mesh tension and the frame oppose each other Although this method enhances tension it is diffi cult to control 3 Re tensionable frames provide an accurate stretch device as well as a frame Screen mesh is attached to screen frame prior to stretching The screen frame is then rotated and locked into position to provide tension T hese frames provide even continuous fabric tension and minimize mesh distortion allowing precision printing and registration within one thousandth of an inch Retensionable frames address the hardening characteristic of polyester mesh Polyester fibers of screen mesh brought under tension harden or re align fiber molecules by breaking and refo
138. nd C lassification Failure The ink film is not cured when 1 Severe cracking of the ink is noted 2 Partial or total loss of the ink film from the garment Pass The ink is cured if none of the above is seen Slight loss of color intensi ty AATCC Gray Scale for evaluating change in color 4 5 and slight nap show through are normal for cured ink films after washing Solvent CureTest Solvent testing is only the second most reliable method for testing plas tisol cure The most reliable method is wash testing If solvent testing is chosen to evaluate cure follow these steps Method 1 1 Apply two or three drops of 99 percent ethyl acetate to the surface of the ink layer being tested W arning Ethyl acetate is poisonous and flammable Always wear butyl or nitrile not latex rubber gloves and goggles when handling this chemical Do not pour directly from the container onto the fabric Use a glass eyedropper 2 Fold the T shirt so that the area of the ink film that has been treated with the solvent is pressed against an unprinted area of the T shirt 3 Firmly press the two layers of fabric together with a small C clamp or similar clamping device for two minutes If any ink transfers from the printed area to the unprinted area it is an indication that the ink film is not completely cured Method 1 may give false positive results the test indicates that the ink is completely cured but it is not if the ink layer is extremely t
139. nd environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX NUPUFF Plastisol Puff Ink GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex N uPuff is a plastisol puff ink formulated to give the relief or the elevated surface of similar water based products N uPuff has good durability and resistance to overblow RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES W ilflex N uPuff may be printed on cotton cot ton blends polyester and other synthetics A bleed resistant white 11010N PF Modified W hite is available See the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section in the W User s Manual for bleed testing procedures Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleed ing ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired characteristics PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh NuPuff is formulated to give good relief or puff through a wide range of screen meshes For maximum puff on a large area print a 60 86 threads in 24 34 threads cm mesh screen is recommended For fine detail work a 95 110 threads in 43 49 threads cm mesh screen is recommended Different effects may be achieved through the use of multiple passes flash curing thick screen stencils and overprinting standard and specialty inks In multi color printing it is necessary to flash the puff prior to overprinting If printing a large area lightweight fabric may pucker To alleviate p
140. not easily disposed of in your area please request metal or plastic drums with your ink orders AEROSOLS A l aerosol products should be completely emptied prior to any type of disposal D ispose of according to federal state and local requirements Back Next Contents Dedication To Safety W ilflex Inc has a long history of addressing environmental concerns including no lead ink formulations and the elimination of cancer causing plasticizers W e continue that tradition today with ongoing research to ensure that the plastisol inks we sell are the safest available W ilflex believes that all producers have a responsibility to protect our environment not only for today s enjoyment but for the enjoyment of future gen erations In addition we consider it important that our customers are informed consumers of our products from safe handling of the material to proper disposal of any wastes Hazard information and communication are an integral part of our commitment to safety To further this awareness we pue directions for proper use on our labels and in our Material Safety D ata Sheets O ur Safety and Environmental Engineer is also available to answer your safety and health questions W e follow the many changes that occur each year in the safety and environmen tal regulations and remain committed to a safe and healthy setting for our workers customers and the community As an added service W ilflex customers the benefit
141. ntial for High Density printing Additions up to 8 oz cup per gallon of ink are recommended to body and stiffen a finished ink By increasing vis cosity the ink film will sit on substrate surface improving opacity Excessive amounts of Thickener 2 will cause build up on back of screen and accelerate the aging of the ink viscosity A mask is recommended when handlingT hickener 2 High speed high shear mixing will dis perse powder without lumping Be cautious to not overheat the ink THICKENER 3 Use this thickener as a final addition to GN S O PM and Adjusting with Thickener 3 it is important to add 5 1 MAXIMUM to 100 parts ink Be sure to weigh the amount precisely as an over addition will dramatically reduce printability A fter addingT hickener 3 stir thoroughly but do not overheat mixture You may not notice an immediate build after the introduction of Thickener 3 but refrain from adding more than 1 as the additive may take time to work up to two hours W ilflex recommends mixing only what you need to complete the job as any leftover ink may become difficult to print later EXTENDERS FINESSE 10150FNS A plastisol additive designed to soften and extend general purpose and specialty W ilflex inks Additions of 10 2096 may be used to improve printability and soften hand Additions greater than 20 will reduce opacity Pre test the product to ensure that the desired characteristics are present before a production run SOFT H
142. o T shirts each case aW ilflex ink may be used to produce a quality print Certain characteristics of each substrate should be considered 1 fabric content 2 color 3 fabric mass 4 heat stability and 5 end use Consult data sheets onW ilflex inks for choosing ink for each substrate FABRIC CONSTRUCTION OFYOUR GARMENT AFFECTSTHE PRINTING PROCESS PERCENT REMEMBER FABRIC MASS YOU CAN T PRINT ON AIR 90 OVEN GOODS 60 HIGH END HEAVY W EIGHT TEES 80 HIGH END FLEECE 50 LOW HEAVY W EIGHT TEES 70 LOW END FLEECE 40 50 50 REGULAR W EIGHT TEES For low fabric masses we suggest e finer detailed artwork avoid color on color printing higher screen tension small radius short height low durometer squeegee slower squeegee speed reduced squeegee pressure capillary film piggybacked or adhered with compatible emulsion mist type spray adhesive like D uo Tak The higher the fabric mass the easier it is to print Always pre print and test new sub strates For assis tance see Evaluating Plastisol Inks in theW ilflex User s Manual or call Technical Service Back Next Contents Curing 1 GET THE ENTIRE INK FILM TO THE RECOMMENDED CURING TEMPERATURE 2 MONITOR THE HEAT 3 USE THE WASH TEST TO EVALUATE CURE To cure plastisol inks the ink film must reach appropriate cure tempera ture A heat history includes time and temperature used to reach total fusion
143. o these garments by a Sending the unprinted garment down the dryer belt b W iping the print area with Acetone or rubbing alcohol Reminder Acetone and alcohol are flammable Evaporate completely from the fabric before running through a dryer c Mixing in Hugger catalyst into the O SN ink 10 percent by weight d All ofthe above Cure temperature of 300 F 149 C will give best adhesion ALW AYS pre print and test for adhesion BEFO RE printing production run Contact W ilflex Technical Service for further information gt amp Or ou useac such as MCI Ponce print G 40 ing on waterproofed nylon materials 29 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Vf Q M Contents 11000 19000 23800 30200 40000 40700 45400 50400 ONE STEP NYLON Colors W hite Black Spice Brown Bright O range Scarlet Brock Red Maroon Russell Purple 60000 60650 62100 70000 80000 80100 81000 N avy Blue Contact Blue Light Royal Kelly Green Gold Light G
144. o thin the ink Curable Reducer 10070 also may be used to reduce ink viscosity in quantities up to 10 percent by weight WASH UP Mineral spirits conventional solvent based screen cleaners or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex prod ucts be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX MCV FF Fast Fusing Low Temperature Plastisol GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex MCV FF Multi Color Vinyl Fast Fusion is a wet on wet plastisol screen printing ink formulated to cure at lower tempera tures than conventional plastisols M C V FF is suitable for light or pastel garmen
145. of Athletic Uniforms Back Contents WILFLEX WHITE INK APPLICATIONS CHART White Ink Bleed Mat Flash Designation Application Resistance Opacity Down Prop Gloss Printability Athletic Trophy Superb Bleed 9 E 5 11003W HT Resistant W hite PolyW hite Premium Bleed 10 E 4 11117HT Resistance O mega Flash Fast flash 11175W HT W hite 1 VG 9 10096 Cottons Xtreme W hite Super O paque 11999XW General Purpose 8 E 10 Bright Tiger Printability 11480HT O ptically Bright E 9 Olympia Plus O pacity 9 11135W HT Mat down 100 cotton Phantom W hite General 9 E 5 11555W HT Purpose W hite MX White W et on wet 1 G 10 11888MX Highlight W hite Pennant W hite N ylon 11000PEN W hite 1 VG 9 SPECIAL APPLICATION WHITES N uPuff W hite Premium Puff 5 6 11000N PF W hite Transflex W hite f General Purpose 5 9 11000TF Hot Split Transfer Premium Bleed Resistant Transflex W hite Hot Split Transfer 7 7 11010TF W hite MCV FF W hite W et on wet 110000MCV FF Heat Sensitive 1 10 Stretch Lights SSV FF W hite Athletic 11000SSV FF Heat Sensitive 1 9 Stretch Darks Lithoprint W hitef Back up W hite 11620 O ffset Lithographic 8 VG G NA M 10 Transfers Stretch Darks H High 10 Best E Excellent M Medium 1 Worst VG Very Good L Low G Good F Fair P Poor Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX BRIGHT TIGER 11480HT GENERAL DESCRIPTION W il
146. of highly trained tech nical people who can assist in developing individualized Health and Safety Programs such as Hazard Communication and Injury Illness Prevention as well as Environmental C ompliance Programs O ur Material Safety D ata Sheets should be used to educate all employees in the safe use ofW ilflex products and the proper use of safety equipment Safety Information Wilflex Textile Inks W ilflex inks are formulated to be very safe for the user As with any chemical used in the industry good industrial hygiene should be used with W ilflex products T he inks are a moderate skin and eye irritant In general safety glasses should be worn and gloves are recommended Consult the H MIS code on the label or the Material Safety D ata ae for the proper personal protective equipment recommended for a specific prod uct EmergencyTreatment If the ink gets into the eyes flush thoroughly with clean water W ash any affected skin areas with soap and water If ink is swallowed do not induce vomiting Get prompt medical attention for any emergencies Handling amp Storage Spills of the material should be collected with an absorbent material and disposed of following all appropriate regulations W ilflex inks should be stored away from flames and excessive heat W hile the inks are not flammable pressure can build up in drum if exposed to a fire Cool water should be used on containers exposed to fire Safety Information Wilflex
147. of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents WILFLEX COLOR SYSTEMS System O ptions MX ColorMaster PC Express Equalizers Color Provided Formulas are Provided Formulas are Provided Formulas are Specification PANTON E Formula PANTON E Formula PANTO N E Formula Guide coated approved Guide coated approved Guide coated approved under cool white fluores under cool white fluores under cool white fluores cent 4100Kelvin 2 bulbs cent 4100K elvin 2 bulbs cent 4100K elvin 2 bulbs 17 watts each Colors 17 watts each Colors 17 watts each Colors approved on white fabric approved on white fabric approved on white fabric printed through 156T printed through 156T printed through 156T 62T mesh 62T mesh 62T mesh System 15 Mixing Colors 14 balanced pigments 15 primary pigments Components with 21000SB SuperBase With 10680G N S general purpose base Software W indows based IMS W indows based IMS W indows based IMS Support Link to PMA 7500 Scale Link to PMA 7500 Scale Link to PMA 7500 Scale Opacity O paque to semi center FULL O PACITY CON FULL OPACITY CON line chips amp high loads of TROL through choice of TROL through choice of fluorescent base type and pigment base type and pigment and pigment level and pigment level Underlay Requires underlay on Underlay optional based Underlay optional based Requir
148. oise and Gray Use with XtremeW hite W ith Pantone Cross Ref Red W P43542SPT PMS 032 Green W P74209SPT PMS 351 Blue W P61982SPT PMS 300 Turquse W P72253SPT PMS 312 Tan W P20841SPT PMS 471 Gray W P16062SPT Cool Gray 8 GoldW P81029SPT PMS 123 PurpleW P55715SPT Purple C W hiteW P11888SPT 18888MX Black W P19888SPT 19888MX Starter kits W PSPOTKIT WPCRNCHKIT RENAISSANCE SET designed to work with the ICISS color separation programs from Coudray Graphics Technologies This 8 color set covers an extended gamut for optimal color reproduction www coudray com Renaissance W hite Renaissance C yan Renaissance Black Renaissance Blue Renaissance Red Renaissance Green e Renaissance Mag Renaissance Yellow Starter kit RENKIT 15111SB 65111SB 19111SB 66111SB 44111SB 75111SB 45111SB 85111SB to produce a full spectrum of color HOPKINS 6 COLOR SET The Genesis Hopkins 6 ink set is designed to work with the Riley Hopkins 6 color separation soft ware It consists of six colors that create a wide gamut with minimal ink stations Hopkins 6 Black 17996GN S Hopkins 6 Rose 47946GN S Hopkins 6 O range 37936GNS Hopkins 6 Blue 67966GN S Hopkins 6 W hite 17916GN S Hopkins 6 Yellow 87986GN S FAST FILMS SET Match the following Pantone colors using a color mixing sys tem to produce a set to use with Fresener s Fast Films sepa ration software Use with a high opacity white like Xtreme W hite or Bright Tige
149. old Lemon Yellow ONE STEP NYLON Process Colors 19850 Process Black 49850 Process Magenta 69850 Process Cyan 89850 ProcessYellow Back Next S b LS Contents WILFLEX TRANSFLEX APPLICATIONS CHART Application Features Benefits Screen Mesh Sizes ScreenTension SqueegeeTypes Gel Temps Fusing Ranges TF Super Opaque Cotton Cotton Soft feel inks for use on 60 110 mesh Inks Polyester C otton dark and light colored fab 10 25 newtons ric garments Durable 60 75 squeegee Polyester blends wash properties No white 210 250 F Polyester D enim Drill under color to achieve 370 375 F Uncoated Lycra Opacity TF Soft Inks Cotton C otton Formulated for soft feel 60 156 mesh Polyester C otton hot split hot peel Inks on 10 25 newtons Polyester blends Denim light or pastel colored fab 60 75 squeegee Drill ric garments Durable 210 250 F Uncoated Lycra wash properties 370 375F 100 Cotton Formulated for hot split 60 110 mesh 98 Cotton Polyester hot peel puff transfers 10 25 newtons 100 Polyester Ready to use straight from 60 75 squeegee the container need for adhesive particle powder 210 220 F 370 375 F TF 4 Color Cotton Produce half tone transfer 305 355 mesh Cotton Polyester inks Produce hot split 15 35 newtons Process 100 Polyester hot peel fine line graphics 75 85 squeegee and photographic repro 210 250 F duction transfers D urable 370 375 F wash proper
150. olor List Genesis 12600 Flesh 62100 Light Royal 13300 Russell Gray 66100 5 Navy 14600 Dark Gray 67800 DeepAqua 19000 Black 68500 Winter Blue 20100 Dark Brown 70000 Kelly 23800 Spice Brown 70500 Dallas Green 30200 Bright O range 75300 Turquoise 30400 Dolphin O range 75900 Blacklight Green 40000 Scarlet 80000 Gold 40700 Brock Red 80100 Light Gold 41400 Rebel Red 81000 LemonYellow 42000 Dallas Scarlet 82500 Yellow 43000 X National Red 90000 Fluo Yellow 45800 Russell Cardinal 90100 Fluo Blue 47600 Brandywine 90200 Fluo Green 48600 Burgundy 90300 Fluo O range 50200 Purple 90400 Fluo Pink 50400 Russell Purple 90500 Fluo Neon 60000 Nay 90600 Fluo Red 60420 Deacon Blue 90700 Fluo Magenta 60650 Contact Blue 90800 Fluo Purple Genesis Super Super Spice Brown 75601 Super Spring Green Super Dolphin O range 80000 Super Gold Super Clockwork O range 80100 Super Light Gold Super Red 87020 Super Lemon Yellow Super Drake Red 87030 Super Primrose Super Fuchsia 90010 Super Fluo Yellow Super Red 2 90110 Super Fluo Blue Super Purple 90210 Super Fluo Green Super Fuchsia 3 90310 Super Fluo O range Super Marine Blue 90410 Super Fluo Pink Super Bright Blue 90510 Super Fluo N eon Super Royal 90610 Super Fluo Red Super Dallas Green 90710 Super Fluo Magenta Super Alpha Lime 90810 Super Fluo Purple Super Turquoise Above products are made with 10540GNS Genesis Base or 10000GNS Halftone Base Genesis Specialty In
151. om salt bleach food and other natural sources to produce dioxin in sub optimal incinerators Dioxin in the environment has been steadily decreasing down over 50 from 1970 since the EPA began regulating incinera tion W hile dioxin has been going down vinyl has been steadily growing There are no wholesale bans on vinyl No country in the world has banned vinyl In fact several small towns in Germany that considered action against vinyl have rescinded them as they worked with the industry on recycling programs It would be difficult to accomplish a ban on vinyl given its multitude of uses and size An important question would be W hat is the safety and environmental testing that has been done on any alterna tive and is it better or worse than vinyl Vinyl manufacturing is not a problem The vinyl industry and PolyO ne in particular has amassed an outstanding record of safe operations that meet or exceed the regulations and standards in place today This doesn t mean we don t have room to improve Almost all manufactur Back Next Contents ing processes including vinyl involve the use of materials that can be hazardous if improperly handled Handling them properly and converting them to compounds that are used safely by our customers is our business It s what we re very good at doing Statistics show that our employees are safer at work than at home Definition of Plasticizers A plasticizer is a liquid which looks like
152. ormulation guide Version 2 This guide offers cleaner brighter colors on white fabric under fluorescent lighting and a broader mixing color palette Please refer to MAXIMIZING OPTIONS with VERSIO N 2 Formulations in the following sec tion MAXIMIZING OPTIONS with VERSION 2 Formulations Version 2 formulations offer the following features Enhanced Color Brightness Cleaner brighter colors on white fabric under fluorescent light ing Introduction of Finesse in formulations to improve color clarity Broader Mixing Color Palette Introduction of Standard G enesis Super Fluorescent Inks as Mixing C olors 90010GN S Super Fluo Yellow 90110GN S Super Fluo Blue 90410GN S Super Fluo Pink 90310GN S Super Fluo O range 90610GN S Super Fluo Red 90710GN S Super Fluo Purple NOTE GN S Super Fluos are chemically similar to O PMM so additions should not alter print characteristics Introduction of three 3 new mixing colors 435590 PM Red Bright Blue Shade Red 629730 PM Blue 2 Clean Green Shade Blue 829730 PM Yellow 2 Clean Green Shade Yellow CURING Wilflex O paque MatchMaker inks must reach a temperature of 320 F 160 C to achieve full cure Failure to reach full cure will result in poor washfastness adhesion and wet rub resistance Fusion tests should be made prior to any production run See the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of theW ilflex User s Manual for cure testing procedures WASH UP paque MatchMaker inks may be c
153. ot dry clean bleach or iron the printed area e 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 e MSH inksW ILL NOT adhere to nylon jackets and other water repellent fabrics without the addition of a Hugger catalyst Prior to production always PRETEST for adhesion ORDERING INFORMATION 11888MSH N ylonW hite 78888MSH N ylon Green 19888MSH N ylon Black 88888M SH ylon Yellow 38888M SH N ylon O range 98888MSH N ylon Fluorescent Yellow 48888MSH Nylon Red Blue Shade 98884MSH N ylon Fluorescent Red 48889M SH N ylon Magenta 98880MSH N ylon Fluorescent Pink 58888M SH N ylon Violet 98886MSH N ylon Fluorescent Blue 68888MSH Nylon Marine Red Shade 98885MSH N ylon Fluorescent Purple 68889M SH ylon Blue Green Shade SOLD SEPARATELY e MSH Starter Kit contains 1 quart of each color 1 gallon 11888M 5H W hite formulations PANTO N EGC olor Formula Guide and IMS software e MSHGKit contains 1 gallon of each color 1x5 of 11888M SH formulations PAN TON E amp Color Formula Guide and IMS software e IMS Software W indows based software containing all formulations or download recipes from www wilflex com e PowerPax Buy an MSH kit plus software and a scale for one low price 7 500 and 1 000 gram capacity scales available W ilflex MSH ink formulations for screen
154. our employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN TRANSFLEX TUF ONE PACPUFF TUF NEUTRAL BASE 10480T UF TUF WHITE 11000T UF TUF CREAM 12520T UF One Puff Adhesive Color All in ONE can and ready to use dg GENERAL DESCRIPTION Tuf One Pacpuff produces multi dimensional graphics either as an all in one puff ink or as an under print to the standard Transflex hot split inks The puffed ink gives a suede feel and an embossed puff effect Tuf O ne Pacpuff has tough adhesive properties without the applica tion of particle adhesive to adhere the puff to the garment Tuf O ne Pacpuff is avail able as a neutral base that can be used on its own or by the introduction of 5 8 percent of pigment concentrate PC by weight to create colored puff Tuf O ne PacpuffW hite can be used as a super white puff ink on its own or as a puff back up ink to any Transflex hot split Ink Tuf O ne Pacpuff ink can be used right out of the container without the application of particle adhesive powder to adhere the puff to the garment RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES 100 percent cotton cotton polyester blends polyester rayon and linen Pre print transfer and test all fabrics for desired properties before beginning production printing The user should examine the fabric type and color before and after the application of the transfer as color distortion of the
155. paper leav ing 100 percent of the ink on the garment Storage of Heat Transfer Papers Keep paper in original wrappers and cartons until ready to use Do not stack cartons or wrapped reams on cement floors Use pallets Keep all mill information from cartons or skid wrappers lot run date order etc for proper identification in case of a problem or claim Store paper away from heating pipes overhead water pipes or any area that would add or subtract moisture Don t allow paper to sit the loading dock exposed to temperature humidi ty and possible damage Storage of Finished Printed Transfers Finished printed transfers should be kept in an environment that is not hot or cold Continual temperatures of 100 F 38 C or more may result in the trans fer ink not easily releasing from the paper Freezing temperatures result in transfers that will impair the ink s release from the paper For information on testing the shelf life aging of printed transfers see the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section in theW ilflex User s Manual For further information on the care and use of transfer papers call W ilflex Technical Services Back Next Vly 2 Contents SPECIALTY INKS W ilflex knows that staying ahead creatively and meeting the demands of your business mean anticipating trends O ur innovative research and development provides specialty inks that enable you to set the trends W ith
156. perties It will raise cure temperatures of the Fast Fusion inks reduce puff height of N PF reduce opacity and bleed resistance ofW ilflex W hite inks Finesse may be added to SSV inks in quantities up to 30 percent by weight Finesse is NOT recommended for Transflex or O ne Step N ylon inks Finesse will impede split on TF transfers and will diminish adhesion to nylon in O SN Non Standard Custom Compounds W ilflex manufactures many products that are considered non standard These products range from custom color matches to products that are specifi cally produced to meet certain needs M inimum quantities may apply Please ERES consult your local W ilflex representative for more information regarding these products A few of the more popular non standard ink lines are described below Flame Retardant FR Inks Many of our standard and non stan dard ink lines are also available in a flame retardant version Please Next contact your local W ilflex representative or call our Customer idu Service Department for more information Q Contents 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health
157. pt the dyes from polyester fabric is determined by the chemistry of the ink complete ink cure and by the ink deposit Choose the screen mesh that duplicates the planned use of the white ink as well as two other possible combina tions 2 Print just the white ink on appropriate fabric swatches and hold for three weeks After three weeks visually evaluate the prints for white ness You may choose to try accelerating this evaluation by holding the prints at 105 F 40 C for 2 to 5 days Additional information on synthetic polyester dye migration and subli mation is detailed in the Screen printing and Graphic Imaging Association SGIA Technical Guidebook Fabric DiscolorationTest It is extremely important to pre test on light colored or stone washed garments Avoid stacking hot because such colors are more prone to color distortion due to the dye stuffs inherent in the garment Fabric and dye characteristics can exhibit variance between manufacturers and from dye lot to lot The following test will determine if the fabric dyestuffs are prone to discolor Back Next V Q M Contents 1 Print ink onto suspect fabric and fuse 2 Cover the print area with a piece of the suspect fabric sandwiching the print and set in a heat press 3 Set the heat press to 200 F and 5 PSI 4 Close the transfer press and let sit for four hours before visual evalu ation If material is prone to discoloration you will see a
158. r Yellow 102C Red 185C Blue 286C Purple 219C Green 361C Lt Blue 306C Gray 421C Brown 167C W hite 11888MX Black 19888MX O ptional colors Lt Flesh 475C Dk Flesh 161C Colors can be made with PC Express or MX kit Back Next Contents REDUCERS CURABLE REDUCER 10070 Viscosity reducer that will cure at standard plastisol cure temperatures 320 F 160 C which ensures that you can lower ink viscosity without fear of cure problems Efficient reducer an addition of 5 by weight will lower the viscosity of most W ilflex inks by 25 Additions greater than 10 may reduce bleed resistance and opacity Any dramatic changes in viscosity may result in altered printing characteristics VISCOSITY BUSTER 10025VB Additions of 1 3 by weight will stabilize and improve the flow properties of finished ink Do not use more than 3 by weight This product is very efficient in small amounts W ill not affect Bleed Resistance or opacity when used as directed REDUCER 1 Reducer 1 is a plasticizer blend therefore excessive use may cause cure and bleed problems Preferred reducer is Curable Reducer or Viscosity Buster REDUCER 11 Plastisol viscosity reducer plasticizer type suited for SSV FF and MC V FF ink lines Up to 5 by weight recommended THICKENERS THICKENER 1 Viscous brown liquid used to increase viscosity and add body to low vis cosity inks Recommended limit up to 3 by weight THICKENER 2 W hite Powder An esse
159. r paper Easy to clean using Screen W ash or mineral spirits Ideal for fleece jersey knits 2 Duo Tak Red can Mist adhesive for transfer papers and garments Holds garment under print stroke pressure Allows frequent re spraying without adhesive build up Does not stain or transfer to fabrics Used properly will not tear transfer paper Easy to clean using Screen W ash or mineral spirits 3 Hot Tak W hite can Mist spray adhesive Exceptional flash cure resistance Easy vertical release Does not stain or transfer to fabric Does not contain chlorinated solvents 4 Screen W ash Green can Cleaning spray to remove clogs and stains from screen mesh Low odor evaporates slowly for easy cleaning Dries without leaving greasy film or oil stain Can clean screens without removing from press Back Next V1 Q M Contents WILFLEX AEROSOLS Storage and Safety Information Many aerosol products are flammable and must be stored and handled properly to avoid injury The products are a severe eye irritant and a mild skin irritant Safety glasses and gloves should be worn when using these materials Breathing the vapors can cause dizziness and nausea Use only in a well ventilated area It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product EmergencyTreatment For eye exposure flush thoroughly with clean water W ash any affected skin areas with soap and water If breathin
160. rge Screen printers should take care to recover as much excess ink from screens for re use as possible Good inventory practices can help avoid waste as well Also see information in the W ilflex PC Manual All ink should be utilized in operation W hen the container is empty all excess should be scraped from the container T his material can be collected for re use or put onto rags or cardboard and run through the oven to gel the ink Ink tempera ture should achieve at least 250 F 120 C for 2 minutes 30 seconds These solids can then be disposed of according to local regulations 5 GALLON 1 GALLON AND QUART SIZE HIGH DENSITY POLYETH YLENE CONTAINERS Soiled HDPE containers should be thoroughly cleaned using the same methods used to clean plastisol ink from screens T he bail or handle should be removed This container is now a 100 percent recyclable item STEEL DRUMS excess ink should be removed by wiping down with rags or for thinner low viscosity inks invert drum for 24 hours and collect excess on card board D ispose of rags and cardboard as previously explained T he drum is now in a condition that can be accepted by most steel salvage yards or recyclers For information on steel and plastic recyclers near you consult your local telephlistings FIBER DRUMS U nfortunately at this time fiber drums are not readily recyclable Check with your local landfill authorities on guidelines for disposal of fiber drums If fiber drums are
161. rm print would differ from that of an infant wear print The tests below are provided for your convenience and cover gener al print applications only Please contact W ilflex Technical Services for addi tional information WashTesting Plastisols for Cure Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability and increased likelihood of dye migra tion Maximum ink tensile strength and elongation is accomplished by ensuring total fusion of the ink film Testing procedures include wash testing and testing with solvent with wash testing being the more reli able method A wash test ensures that printed samples are subjected to standard home laundering practices to determine state of cure on ink film Apparatus and materials include Large Capacity 21 7 gal W asher Large Capacity 240 Volt Dryer Three Large heavy weight bath size towels Procedure 1 Cut printed sample to be tested in half 2 Place half of the sample in washer with the three large bath towels 3 W ash settings Medium load 16 7 gallons HotW ash C old Rinse Back Next V Q M Contents Normal Reg 10 minutes 90ml of concentrated detergent 4 After washing is complete place sample and towels into the dryer 5 Dryer Settings Cotton High 105 F 40 C Timed Dry 30 minutes 6 Perform two to five complete wash and dry cycles 7 Compare washed half of sample with unwashed portion Evaluation a
162. rming hydrogen andVan der W aals bonds Retensionable frames may be used to bring fabric to ideal tension before during and after printing T hese frames allow the use of extremely high screen tension when compared to other types of frames and tensioning devices T hese frames can provide constant tension and reduce off contact requirements while main taining screen snap off behind squeegee enhancing print quality Measurement of tension should be recorded with a tension meter Recent develo pments in mesh technology have produced special polyester filaments that will withstand increased tension and may change the thread diam eter recommendations H igh tension meshes are particularly desirable when printing process colors and are helpful when printing white inks For further information please consult your mesh supplier In all cases high screen tension enhances the printability of W ilflex inks Mesh tension on a screen should never be left to chance T he whole process should be kept under constant control Mesh tension is measured in N ewtons Centimeter A N ewton is a unit of force referring to the amount of mesh deformation 1N 21029g cm The need for quality and consistency in the printing process requires the print er to use measurement devices to record and control screen tension Although W ilflex inks are designed to perform well on screens with various levels of tension proper high tension will help to optimize ink performance
163. rocessYellow The carrier for the Pigment Concentrates PC s is 10007TF TransC lear Spectral data is available for these colors RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Cotton cotton blends rayon linen and lycra W e do not recommend these inks on nylon or satin Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties The user should examine the fabric type and color before and after the application of the transfer as color distortion of the garment may occur due to the introduction of heat to sensitive fabric types and dye stuffs inherent in the gar ment See the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of the W ilflex User s Manual for discoloration testing procedures PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh Depends on the graphic repro duction required and film seperation designation A recommended mesh type is between 140 255 threads in 54 140 threads cm A standard printing sequence for the process colors is as follows 1 Black 2 Blue 3 Magenta 4 Yellow If the Transclear 10007TF is used as the hot peel coat be sure that the TransClear is printed FIRST on the paper The process colors are then printed on top of the first down TransC lear The recommended screen mesh for the first down TransC lear is 305 355 threads in 120 140 threads cm Emulsion Solvent resistant direct emul sions and capillary films are recommended RECOMMENDED TRANSFER PAPERS The majority of the standard trans fer papers can be use
164. rtain to set flash dwell times on heated pallets to simulate the production cycle Adjust the settings so that the ink is just dry to touch Avoid excessive overflashing because it can result in reduced inter coat adhesion of overprint colors Cure 320 F 160C throughout the entire ink film MODIFIERS The performance properties built into a white ink can be adversely affected by the addition of reducers and extenders If any reduction of the ink is required a maximum of 5 percent by weight ofW ilflex Curable Reducer 10070 may be added A lways stir the white ink prior to use to break down the false body that occurs in storage WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH amp SAFETY Complete health and safety data available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 60 90F 16 32C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex inks be used within one year of receipt of product 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Pla
165. s Failure to achieve this will result in poor graphic registration as the print run continues Remember to con tinue to keep the transfer paper in plastic wrapping or in a temperature controlled oven as moisture will invariably be absorbed by the paper between each printed color Back Next Contents TRANSFER PAPERS Care and Use of Transfer Papers Plastisol heat transfers are mostly printed on specially prepared transfer papers There are only a handful of specific papers for this process and they are usually available from your local screen print supply company Transfer papers should have good release characteristics to allow the ink to release from the paper during application They also should have good hold out characteristics to keep the ink from absorbing into the paper during storage 10007TF Clear can be used as a paper release coating Transfer papers must be very stable when exposed to moisture and heat Poor quality papers may shrink expand or curl when exposed to these elements causing poor registration Transfer papers are usually supplied for hot split hot peel or cold peel transfer inks W hen printing hot split inks onto uncoated or semi release coated papers the majority of the ink is heat pressed onto the garment while some ink stays on the paper For cold peel transfers when the transfer is heat pressed onto the garment the transfer is allowed to cool and the transfer ink is peeled totally from the
166. s at 40 45 PSI The transfer paper should be peeled immediately after transferring for desired split W hen producing cold peel transfers allow the transfer to cool for approximately 15 seconds before removing the paper Emulsion Solvent resistant direct emulsions or capillary films are recommended RECOMMENDED TRANSFER PAPERS Transfer papers recommended and supplied by W yndstone Heat Transfer Papers and Hobart McIntosh can be used in association with this ink system O ther paper types can be used with confidence but when evaluating inks for transfers printers should obtain current information about coated and non coated paper types from these manufacturers before pro ceeding with transfer manufacture W ilflex Technical Services can provide more information on the use of transfer papers See the Transfer Papers section in the W ilflex User s Manual for information on the care and use of transfer papers CURING GelTemps AllTransflex Shimmer inks should be passed through the dryer or gelled at temperatures between 195 230 F 90 110 T hese tempera tures will partially cure the ink film It is important to stay within this temperature range as lower temperatures will result in little tensile strength and higher tempera 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
167. s inks can however be printed through a range of meshes between 43T and 120T threads per cm or 110T and 305T threads per inch Variation in screen mesh and ink deposit can result in variation in depth of color and opacity All MX Mixing Inks colors have been devel oped using Genesis technology and can be printed wet on wet with exceptional resistance to build up COLOR SPECIFICATION MX formulas were printed through a 156 threads in 62 threads cm mesh screen on white 100 percent cotton fabric and viewed under cool white fluo rescent 4100K illuminant for PAN TON E simulations These specifications were used internally at W ilflex for all color approvals Similar print appliation sreen mesh squeegee profile and light specifications should be implemented in your shop to ensure comparable results W e recommend that you begin a color library of your prints By keeping prints achieved under various conditions and on differing substrates it is possible to build your own reference library of color and data MIXING GUIDELINES All the MX Mixing Inks formulas that achieve PAN TO N EGcolor sim ulations have been calculated by weight and have been presented as a total of 1000 grams The final quantity of ink produced from these formulas will vary according to color and the specific gravity of the ink concerned but all formulas will make approximately 1 quart 1 liter W ilflex rec ommends that MX Mixing Inks be weighed on scales accurate to 0 1 gram
168. s with heavy dye loads rare occasions dye migration may occur To determine a material s bleed potential please reference the testing proce dures outlined in the W ilflex User s Manual Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh 60 130 threads in 24 51 threads cm Squeegee 60 80 durometer and a straight edge Emulsion Conventional direct or capillary films Suggestions for automatic printing of PolyW hite First print 130 mesh screen flash second print 86 mesh screen Please see HighTech Spec Sheet for specific print details CURING Gelor Flash cure 200 F 94 C Due to differences in power height above ink film and efficiency of the flash unit a specific dwell time cannot be given Incorporating the use of finer mesh counts for your flash plate will decrease the dwell time needed to gel the ink resulting in faster production speeds Be certain to set flash dwell times on heated pallets to simulate production A djust your settings so that the ink is just dry to the touch Avoid excessive overflashing as it can result in poor inter coat adhesion of overprint colors Cure 320 F 160 C throughout the entire ink film Fusion tests should be performed prior to production printing Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability and increased likelihood of dye migration
169. ss High Medium Cure 270 F 132 C 270 F 132 C Gel Flash 170 F 77 C 170 F 77 C Bases available for PC System Pigment 10 of weight of Concentrates MCV FF Base with Percentage U sed in standard PC s Color Matches or refer to PC Base Ratio Chart in PC Manual Recommended 140 305 threads in Meshes 55 120 threads cm 1096 of weight of SSV FF base with standard PCs three special PCs 10770 Fast Gold 11040 Fast W he 10370 Fast Red 63 120 threads in 25 49 threads cm May be use for high opacity shades Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX SILVER GLITTER 16055 WILFLEX GOLD GLITTER 86065 GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex Gold and Silver Glitter are formulated to produce a dramatic glitter effect with high gloss and excellent durability W ilflex glit ter inks are formulated in a fast fusing curing clear plastisol to ease cure of heavy ink deposits typical of glitter inks RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Wilflex glitter inks may be printed on cot ton and cotton blends Pre print and test all fabrics for ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh 20 35 threads in 10 15 threads cm Emulsion Direct or capillary stencils may be used It is recommended to use a 50 to 70 micron capillary stencil film and use a compatible emulsion for adhesion to mesh The emulsion coating offers exceptional abrasion resistance against the glitter particl
170. ssy transfer while cold peel transfers result in reduced gloss of the transfer surface Before the transfer is heat applied to the fabric IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREWARM THE FABRIC FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE SECON DSAT THE SAMETEMPERATUREAN D PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR FUSING THE INK AN D ADHESIVE The softening and heating of the fabric surface allows for better ink adhesive penetration TRANSFER PAPERS The SuperBond Colors and Adhesive can work well with many coat ed paper types W yndstone SuperTrans and MagnumTrans release coated papers have given consistent transfer peel results MODIFIERSThe products are formulated to be used straight out of the container If it is necessary to reduce the flow viscosity we recommend W ilflex Reducer 1 at 1 3 percent by weight WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety Data available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W P products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the container 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
171. suitability for intended use You must make your own determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents tures will negatively effect the split of the final transfer wash fastness Transfers produced with Transflex Shimmer Inks possess good washability Transflex transfers should be ironed only from the reverse side of the garment and never dry cleaned MODIFIERS Small amounts of Reducer 1 3 to 5 percent by weight may be added to Transflex Shimmer Inks to aid in the breakdown of the false body that builds up in plastisols over time HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid stor ing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmenta
172. t Black 11300PC Bright O range 11650PC Marine PC 18000PC Electron Yellow 18010PC Electron Blue 18060PC Electron Red 19040PC Fluo Pink 19080PC Fluo Purple Optional PCs Pigment Concentrates 10000PC Clear 10200PC Light Brown 10370PC Fast Red 10490PC Venus 10770PC Fast Gold 10830PC Blaze Gold 10860PC Blaze Yellow 10970PC Black 11040PC Fast W hite 11600PC Bright Blue 11820PC Blaze Lemon 12220PC Shining Gold 18020PC Electron Green 18030PC Electron O range 19050PC Fluo Neon 19070PC Fluo Magenta GUIDELINES FOR USING WILFLEX BASES May be used to produce excellent trans parent CHART ON BASES ink General Purpose GNS Base 10540GNS GNS Plus 10680GNS GN S Halftone 10000GN S Fast Fusion Stretch Stretch Base A dditive 10108SA 11040SSV FF 18800M CVFF Transfers 10440TF TransFlex Base 10007 TF Clear Puff 10250 N PF Base Back Finesse 10150 used as an extender for all ink lines except TF and O SN may be used as a transparent base with small amounts of PC Next Nylon Mesh X X Vr 11422 N ylon Mesh Base 2 Contents Back Next Vly 5 Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX MX COLOR MIXING SYSTEM GENERAL DESCRIPTION The W ilflex MX Mixing System is an easy m 4 to use easy to mix color matching system with 15 intermixable colors pp that enables printers to produce simulations of PAN TON EGC olor iy Formula Guide colors on white
173. t Photostencil The indirect photo stencil consists of a stable film coated with a presensitized emulsion gelatin or synthetic poly mer Processing the stencil is done prior to adhering the stencil to the screen mesh hence the name indirect The emulsion film is exposed with the art positive then chemically hardened The unexposed emulsion is rinsed away with water The emulsion film is mounted on mesh and allowed to dry After emulsion is dry the support film may be peeled away Indirect systems give high definition prints for medium print runs Back Next Vr Q M Contents 3 Direct Photostencil D irect photo stencil systems are processed with the stencil system on the screen mesh T he emulsion is a photo sensitive liquid that is applied to mesh to embed mesh with emulsion Several coats of emulsion will help produce a higher resolution print After the mesh is coated and allowed to dry the emulsion is exposed with the art positive in contact with the emul sion Atter proper exposure the unexposed emulsion is washed out Direct stencils are durable but can allow some ink spread due to poor edge defini tion 4 Direct Indirect Photostencil T he direct indi rect photo stencil combines methods and advantages associated with direct and indirect systems A film consistency of an unsensitized emulsion on a support film is placed in contact with dry screen mesh A sen Mesh Crossing of an sitized liq
174. t hand print before and after washing and drying Fibrillation Guide Yarn Fiber Stitch Ink Fibrillation less High count 100 polyester Higher than 1000 Super o paque or likely to occur fine yarn low fiber fast fusion inks content Polyester Multi purpose or cotton blends all purpose inks Fibrillation more Low count 100 cotton 1000 or less Process inks likely to occur coarse yarn acrylic and acrylic blends high fiber content Figure 3 Although some loose fiber ends occur before washing and drying photos A amp C a wash test significantly increas es their number photos B amp D These views at 11x magnification show the dramatic effect fib rillation has on a 50 percent dot pattern Figure 2 To analyze the degree of fibrillation view your samples under a magni fier or microscope Notice that when washed and unwashed test samples are viewed with the naked eye photos A amp B respec tively fibrillation is bare ly discernable But when the same samples are viewed at 11x magnifi cation the loose fiber ends in the washed sample become obvious photo D Back Ink System ConcernsT hat Affect Fibrillation InkType Filler Mat Down Print Process Little N one Poor Soft Next All Purpose Moderate Fair Fair EXP Fast Fusion Little N one Good Fair Q Super O paque High Good Harsh Contents Back Next Contents How to improve your results 1 Apply
175. t too thin Squeegee edge too sharp Squeegee durometer too high BLURRING SECONDARY COLORS No space between colors Printing on contact Printing on soft surface Squeegee pressure too high Ink deposit too heavy UNEVEN OR PARTIAL SPLIT LOW PRESSURE Remove moisture from fabric Application time temperature too low Cool spot on platen No ink flow Marginal overcure Delay before peeling Overall faulty press ink on heat plate Check paper type POOR SHELF LIFE OF PRINTED TRANSFERS Paper absorbing plasticizer Transfer over gelled Transfers stored in extreme temps Transfer under gelled Check paper type SUBSEQUENT SHIRTS IMPROVE Pre heat transfer press MIS REGISTER Paper not pre shrunk shrink 260 F 132 C Excess off contact Changed grain direction Varying gel temperatures Humidity change in stock paper CAN T HOLD DETAIL Mesh too coarse Stencil low quality Excess squeegee pressure Ink too fluid Paper movement Inadequate off contact There are many variables affecting the resulting deposit of Transflex ink including screen tension emulsion stencil preparation squeegee durometer squeegee angle amp printing speed Please contact your W ilflex representative Technical Services or the Transflex Product Manager for further information Back Next V Q M Contents TRANSFLEX SUPER Standard Colors 11000 Super W hite 57010 Super Purple 11010 PremiumW hite 67040 Super Bright Blue 23801 Super Spi
176. temperatures between 212 and 245 F 100 120 Transfer Adhesive powder is also available Powder can be sprinkled on back of wet ink surface to promote better adhesion ofthe inks onto fabrics 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Vr bh Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX TRANSFLEX LITHOPRINT WHITE 11620T F DESCRIPTION Transflex Lithoprint W hite is a plastisol screen printing ink for mulated as an overprint white ink for offset lithographic four color process trans fers Lithoprint W hite provides the litho process decal inks with excellent cross linking properties color and adhesion strength as well as washfastness TF Lithoprint W hite can be heat transferred using a conventional heat press and stan dard cool cold peel method of transfer application PRINTER S PARAMETERS Substrates 10096 cotton cotton blends polyester rayon linens N ot recommended for woven nylon or Lycra fabrics Mesh 76 86 t in 24 34 t cm Stencil emulsion Dire
177. tended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Play Movie Back Next Vr Q Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN XTREME WHITE 11999XW DESCRIPTION W ilflex 11999 W Xtreme W hite is a super smooth creamy white ink that flashes fast and prints through fine meshes Xtreme W hite takes your production processes to the extreme by cutting flash times dramatically and producing a fiber lock matte finish on color overprints PRINTER S PARAMETERS Substrates 100 cotton cotton blends some uncoated synthetics Bleed resistance Good Mesh on darks 86 125 t in 34 48 t cm Mesh under basing 140 300 t in 54 120 t cm Mesh fine line Tension newtons Stencil emulsion Squeegee type Squeegee blade Squeegee angle 195 to 300 t in 77 120 t cm 15 20 acceptable 25 35 recommended Direct indirect amp capillary Dual 70 90 or triple 70 90 70 Sharp 45 degrees Squeegee speed aximum Gel temp 160 180 F 71 82 C Cure temp 330 F 166 C entire film Extender None Reducer 5 percent max by weight C urable Reducer 10070 Caution Do not stack hot Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun Use within one year of receipt W ash up W ilflex Screen W ash Health amp Safety data Available upon request FEATURES Super smooth creamy texture and viscosity e Fast flash
178. the print is often due to undercuring Check the cure temperature at the ink surface Pre print and test all fabrics for dye migration SuperGuard HT has no built in bleed resistance Use as a clear overprint on any type of printing to fight fibrillation Do not use as an underprint on process printing verprinting offers better washability and color accuracy O Ui 4 UJ CURING Flash Cure and fusion will be determined by theW ilflex base used Please refer to specifications outlined for the base Fusion tests should be per formed prior to production printing Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion unacceptable durability and increased likelihood of dye migration Maximum ink tensile strength and elongation is accomplished by ensuring total fusion of the ink film Testing procedures for plastisol fusion are out lined in the Evaluating Plastisol Inks section of the W User s Manual WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid stor ing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the con tainer The information in t
179. the screen stencil T HE PREPARATION OFTHE SCREEN ISAS 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Back Next Contents IMPORTANT ASTHE INKS USED AND THE PRINTING PARAMETERS To pro duce one of the high density graphic finishes the inks must be printed through sten cils that are between 200 400 microns thick By using stencils that are thicker a higher wall of ink will be deposited T he thicker the stencil and the more open the screen mesh the higher the ink wall The use of higher ink deposits and open screen meshes will increase the chance of ink spread and print image distortion Excellent results can be obtained by using a 200 micron stencil and an 86 threads in mesh 34 threads cm The printer will have more control over the print application thereby reducing the potential of rejects CURING GelTemp Tests have indicated that Straight up inks can be flashed at 175 F 79 C for 7 seconds W hen the last stack print has been completed full cure of the inks can take place Cure Temp 320 F 160 C Higher
180. ties TF Shimmers Cotton A hot split hot peel shim 60 110 mesh Cotton Polyester mer ink system Highly 10 25 newtons 100 Polyester opaque silver shimmer can 60 75 squeegee Denim Drill have pigment concentrate 210 250 F PC added to ink to 370 375 F extend color range Highly durable wash ink proper ties Base carrier clear for 4 305 355 mesh TF 10007 Clear i color process colors and 15 35 newtons extend the hot split feel fluorescent colors Highly 75 85 squeegee properties durable clear coat system 210 250 F can be used as a clear 370 375 F adhesive for most TF inks TF Printable Used as an over printor Acts asa printable adhe 60 86 mesh Adhesive under print coating adhe sive to be printed on allTF 10 25 newtons 10210TF sive for all TF inks Also inks to enhance adhesion 60 75 squeegee for metallic foil adhesive to garment Hot split or 210 250 F cold peel ink system 370 375 F TF Super Soft Tuf Use these inks in combi Use in a combination 60 355 mesh Puff 4 Color nation with all other TF graphic to enhance all 10 25 newtons Process Systems aspects of the transfer 60 85 squeegee graphic design 210 250 F 370 375 F Key for Celsius 210 250 F 99 121 C 340 345 F 171 174 C 370 375 F 188 191 C Not 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
181. to give excellent opacity brightness and dye bleed resistance The ink has super fast flashing properties that provide excellent mat down characteristics with little or no after tack Phantom W hite is a versatile ink and can be used by most printers who want to use one ink for a variety of print jobs RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES Phantom W hite may be printed on 100 percent cotton and cotton blend fabrics Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness and other desired properties PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh For optimum opacity a 60 to 120 threads in 24 49 threads cm mesh is recommended For light color and medium fabrics or fine line printing 120 200 threads in 49 81 threads cm mesh gives good results Some modifica tions may be required when using finer meshes Squeegee Medium durometer slightly rounded blade Emulsion The product contains no solvent or water Screens may be prepared with conventional direct emulsions or capillary films Automatic Printing Phantom W hite requires a medium hard flood and a medium print stroke although optimum ink application needs to be determined by the print operator A 75 or atriple durometer 60 90 60 squeegee at a 35 degree angle is recommended Manual Printing O ptimum opacity can be achieved with a medium pressure flood and a medium hard print stroke with a 45 degree angle using a 75 durometer square squeegee U sing a softer squeegee may require a slower stroke by the
182. tomatic EFFICIENCY Can be programmed to dispense all ink needed for a day Keeps record of all materials dispensed SPECIFICATIONS Air requirements C lean dry and filtered to 40 micron or less capable of 75 CFM 80 PSI Maximum air inlet pressure 100 PSI Minimum air inlet pressure 80 PSI Electrical Supply 120 VAC 10 Volt 60 Hz 15 amp circuit breaker GFCI protection is recommended Computer The system comes with an compatible Pentiumll 300 MHz 32 MB RAM 2 Gig system disk memory minimum The computer is set up to function only as a dedicated dispensing control computer and it is intended that the computer remain on at all times Environmental requirements for standard PC operation include a temperature range of 60 to 80 F and a humidity level not to exceed 70 percent In addition the machine requires stable mounting no vibra tion or air currents which can cause com puter failure or scale fluctuations Please contact W ilflex s National Sales Manager at 1 800 326 0226 for further information about DispenseMaster Back Next Vay b Contents ART WORK SC 1 Screen Frames 2 Mesh 3 Screen Tension 4 Stencil System SUBSTRATE APPLICATION 1 Squeegees 2 Platen Surface 3 O ff Contact Distance 4 Ink Selection CURING Shirts courtesy of Abracadabra United Kingdom Back Next Vf Q M Contents
183. tomers place on our products O ur commitment to quality and improvement coupled with our expanding investment in resources and technology increases this value and positions us well to serve the present and future marketplace Back Next Vr Q Contents An Introduction TO W ILFLEX History W ilflex was founded in the 1960s in Marietta G eorgia as a manufacturer of screen printing inks for the garment decoration market The company s growth accelerated rapidly during the 1970s and 19805 thanks to the additional develop ment of existing markets In 1988 W ilflex opened a subsidiary in the United Kingdom setting up W ilflex Europe Ltd and opening the worldwide market for plastisol inks By the early 1990s W ilflex had moved for further expansion into the internation al marketplace by purchasing controlling interest in former distributor Screen Products Australia which is now W ilflex Australasia Pty Ltd W ith the same service and support W ilflex has been successful marketingW ilflex products in Australia and the Far East In 1998 The Geon Company acquired W ilflex and Plast O Meric two leading manufacturers of textile screen printing inks Geon was one of the largest N orth American producers of vinyl PVC resins and the world s largest producer of vinyl compounds By purchasing the plastisol ink producers Geon strengthened its strat egy of providing value added products and services to the worldwid
184. ts and is not recommended for dark fabrics MC V FF is ideal for printing on heat sen sitive or stretch fabrics MC V FF has similar characteristics to SSV FF but with lower opacity and higher gloss RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES W ilflex MC V FF may be printed on cotton cotton blends acrylics as well as some polyesters Excellent durability and tensile strength make MC V FF ideal for printing carpet woven mats and lycra or stretch fabrics Pre print and test fabrics for ink adhesion washability etc Conventional heat transfers can be produced on coated stock PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh W ilflex MC V FF has been formu lated to be printed through fine mesh screens onto light colored fabrics For gar ment printing mesh counts between 140 305 threads in 55 120 threads cm are recommended For mat printing mesh counts between 74 110 threads in 24 43 threads cm are recommended Emulsion Screens may be prepared with conven tional direct emulsions or capillary films CURING Flash cure MCV FF is rarely flash cured but if it is flashed the gel temperature is between 170 190 F 75 88 C Cure W ilflex MCV FF is 100 per cent solvent free and cannot be air dried For proper fusion the ink film must reach at least 270 F 132 C MCV FF inks remelt at 300 F 149 C and may be cold peel transferred at this temperature Fusion tests should be made prior to any produc tion run MODIFIERS W ilflex MCV FF may be used straight from the container
185. ubstrates less ink build up on backs of screens run of squeegee less squeegee pressure required no crimping of mesh which causes smudged prints screen life stencil life and mesh life ink flow due to shear from screen mesh print quality and consistency throughout production run Asthese print parameters are improved overall productivity is improved Specific areas of improvement include faster set up time for mul ticolor work faster printing speeds and higher number of quality prints W ith this evidence indicating the importance of proper screen tension screen stretching or tensioning methods need to be considered Back Next V Q Contents Stretching Tension Methods To begin the stretch or tension process screen mesh must be posi tioned carefully Eighty percent of screen accuracy is due to mesh position In most cases correct mesh position aligns fibers at right angles Devices used to apply tension to screen mesh are basically either mechanical or pneumatic 1 Mechanical devices operate with tensioning gear and crank or wheel Measurement of tension may be recorded as degree of mesh expansion or through use of a tension meter nce mesh reach es desired tension mesh is attached to frame with every effort to maintain tension Disadvantages of this method include limited ability to reduce mesh tension in corners limited ability to adapt to various frame sizes a
186. uckering print a mezzotint or dot pattern an 80 percent solid EMULSION The product contains no aggressive solvent or water Screens may be prepared with conventional direct emulsions or capillary film CURING Cure W ilflex N uPuff will puff before the ink is cured expansion occurs between 290 330 F 144 167 C Recommended temperature for proper cure in pro duction is 320 F 160 C The product is formulated with overblow protection so the possibility of collapse of the expanded ink is greatly reduced Failure to cure ink properly causes poor wash fastness and poor adhesion MODIFIERS NuPuff may be used straight from the container If modification is desired C urable Reducer 10070 may be used A mounts above 10 percent by weight will cause reduction in puff height Finesse 410150 may be used to lower puff height without reducing viscosity C aution Excessive modification will impair puff WASH UP Clean screens with conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH amp SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme tem peratures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container The information in this publication is based on information and experience believed
187. uid emulsion is then squeegeed on inside of screen mesh to adhere emulsion film and sensitize it The emulsion is dried and the support film is B peeled away The emulsion is exposed with the m V ma art positive in contact with the emulsion A fter washing away unexposed emulsion the screen is allowed to dry The direct indirect stencil sys tem provides high resolution prints and durability to withstand long pro duction runs 5 Capillary Stencils C apillary MESH FACE SUR stencils are made of a presensitized emulsion coated on a support film The emulsion film is adhered to screen mesh with water 7 P Excess water is FAO y j on mre OT removed and emulsion ea is dri 8s MESH FABRIC is dried then the sup ee paca PUSH THRDUCR port film is removed CAPILLARY The emulsion screen is exposed with art posi 9 APELAEY e f tive held in contact a3 MESH W 20 MORON Back Next Vf Q M Contents by vacuum frame U nexposed emulsion is washed away and the screen is allowed to dry For extra durability a sensitized emulsion may be used for adhesion instead of water Capillary stencil systems are convenient and fast to process T hey also provide high resolution prints even with thick film coating Note should be taken to properly expose emulsions Exposure units and methods should be monitored and recorded Proper exposure is critical
188. uring or flash curing WASH UP Conventional solvents or W ilflex Screen W ash HEALTH AND SAFETY Complete Health and Safety D ata available upon request STORAGE Recommended storage temperature is 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in extreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken or expand in the container As with any plastisol ink store ink in container with lid closed 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Play Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX POLYWHITE 11117W HT GENERAL DESCRIPTION W ilflex PolyW hite is a plastisol ink specifically formu lated to address dye migration problems on a variety of specialty substrates RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES 100 percent cotton cotton polyester blends and 100 polyester Product works especially well on heavy colored aprons dark ath letic meshes and cap
189. xtreme temperature conditions It is recommended that W ilflex products be used within one year of receipt of product Inks subjected to extreme temperatures or prolonged shelf life could thicken in the container 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 determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your products Wilflex Inc 800 326 0226 or 770 590 3500 Glow in the Dark PHOSPHORESCENT IN KS GNS Phosphorescent 99900 NPF Phosphorescent 99900 NPF Phosphorescent is a non standard product 12200 Excite Yellow P C can be mixed with Wilflex PC System using Finesse 10150 to produce general purpose glow in dark ink NuPuff Base 10250 to produce glow in dark puff Suggested percentages range between 10 30 FACTSABOUT PHOSPHORESCENTS Wilflex glow in dark inks are safe Transparent print on white or over light colored plastisol Do not intermix with any inks PCs Life of glow cycle is near infinity Next Meshes 60 140 threads in 24 55 threads cm Q Cure at 320 F 160 C Contents Back Next V Q M Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN STRAIGHT UP HIGH DE
190. y Movie Back Next Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN WILFLEX OLYMPIA PLUS 11135W HT GENERAL DESCRIPTION lympia PlusW hite is an opaque highlight white specifically formulated for non bleed garments Its fast flash time and superior low after tack also enables the ink to be used as a flash white The matte appearance and excellent fiber mat down ensures lympia Plus W hite is an excellent all round gener al purpose white ink RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES 100 percent cotton non bleed fabrics O lympia Plus W hite is not recommended for fabrics with polyester content or any material that exhibits the potential for dye migration Pre print and test all fabrics for dye bleeding ink adhesion wash fastness PRINTING RECOMMENDATIONS Mesh 60 125 threads in 24 48 threads cm for optimum opacity when used as an underbase white Squeegee 60 80 durometer ual or triple squeegees are highly recommended T he use of consistent high tensioned screens will optimize the performance properties of O lympia Plus W hite Stencils Use capillary films or a high quality emulsion and coating procedure that totally encapsulates the mesh and establishes a consistent stencil to ensure good height of the printed ink Avoid excessive squeegee pressure when printing O lympia Plus FLASH CURE AND FUSION Gel 200 210F 93 99C Due to differences in power height above ink film and efficiency of the flash drying unit specific dwell time cannot be

Wilflex - Serilith Online Shop

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents