11117HT PolyWhite Highlights Printing Tips Precautions
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1. Vv y Fwi Flex Product Information Bulletin 11117HT PolyWhite Wilflex PolyWhite is a plastisol ink specifically formulated to address dye migration problems on a variety of specialty substrates involving 100 polyester and polyester blended fabrics ult Highlights gt Compliant with CPSIA Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 2008 gt Section 101 Lead Content in Substrates lt 300 ppm lead gt 16 CFR Part 1303 Lead in Paint lt 90 ppm lead gt Excellent bleed resistance for polyester fabrics gt Use as a first down underbase flash white or an overprint stand alone white gt Odorless High opacity good coverage Fast Flashing oe Printing Tips To optimize bleed resistance set the dryer belt at the highest possible speed while still ensuring that the ink film reaches 320 F This ensures that the ink s heat exposure is minimal Suggestions for automatic printing of PolyWhite First print 230 mesh screen flash second print 86 mesh screen Use minimal pressure on first print gt Low quality polyester fabrics are likely to have dye migration issues To determine a material s bleed potential please reference the testing procedures outlined in the Wilflex User s Manual Use consistent high tensioned screen mesh to optimize performance properties To increase production speeds use finer mesh counts for the flash plate to decrease gel time Set flash dwell times2. Durometer 60 70 60 90 60 Edge Square sharp Stroke Hard flood medium speed Avoid excess pressure Stencil Direct 2 over 2 4 Capillary thick film N A Off contact 1 16 2 cm Gel Cure Temperatures Gel 220 F 104 C Cure 320 F 160 C entire film Pigment Loading N A Additives Extender None Reducer 3 max 10025VB QEC Viscosity Buster Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sun Use within one year of receipt Clean Up Wilflex screen wash Health amp Safety MSDS www polyone com www wilflex com pib 2009 PolyOne Corporation All Rights Reserved Effective 5 05 2009 Not all Wilflex products are available in every country The information in this publication is based on information and experience believed reliable Since many factors may affect processing for an application processors must carry out their own tests and experiments to confirm suitability for intended use You must make your own determination of suitability for your intended use and environmental acceptability the safety and health of your employees and purchasers of your product 1 C0001 Wilflex PolyWhite 5 2009
3. on heated pallets to simulate production Adjust your settings so that the ink is just dry to the touch A Precautions Perform fusion tests before production Failure to cure ink properly may result in poor wash fastness inferior adhesion and unacceptable durability Ink gel and cure temperatures should be measured using a Thermoprobe placed directly in the wet ink film and verified on the production run substrate s and production equipment It is the responsibility of the printer to determine that the correct ink has been selected for a specific substrate and the application processes meet your customer s standards or specifications gt Pre test PolyWhite on light colored or stone washed garments Avoid 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 dye lot gt Avoid overflashing as it can result in poor inter coat adhesion of overprint colors gt Stir plastisols before printing Do not dry clean bleach or iron printed area gt Email techserviceswilflex polyone com Pol ne Wilflex inks by PolyOne Printing Parameters Opacity TOO Bleed Resistance TTL Smooth Surface UU Flash 7 A0 Gloss 5 i0101 Printability TT Fabric Types 100 cotton cotton blends 100 polyester Mesh Counts 86 230 threads in 24 90 threads cm recommended Tension 25 35 n cm recommended Squeegee
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