Nazdar VF Series Flat Vinyl Screen Ink
Color: Orange
Size: Gallon
PRODUCT INFO: The VF series of inks are formulated to fuse with vinyl surfaces and can be used on both rigid and flexible vinyl plastic, as well as on some vinyl coatings. They have excellent opacity and fast drying qualities
with good printablilty. VF Series will dry to a film which will be as
flexible as the vinyl surface itself. All colors except VF111 Black may
be heat sealed. VF121 Non-Arcing Black is used for heat sealing.
SUBSTRATES: Vinyl plastics, Some Vinyl Coatings, and some leather (must
be tested on leather) USES: Novelties, Inflatables, Vinyl Wall
Coverings, Vinyl Book Covers.
MESH
150-280 tpi (60 - 10 tpcm) monofilament polyester mesh for most applications
STENCIL
Solvent resistant direct emulsions and capillary films
SQUEEGEE
70-80 durometer polyurethane squeegee
COVERAGE
1000-1500 square feet (93 – 139 square meters) per gallon depending upon ink deposit
PRINTING
The
VF Series ink must be thinned approximately 10% prior to printing. (See
additives section) Add only enough ink to the screen to be able to
print for 5-10 minutes. Add additional ink in small increments
throughout the print run to maintain screen stability. Thoroughly mix
the inks prior to printing. Maintain ink temperatures at 65°-90°F
(18°-32°C) for optimum print drying performance. Lower temperatures
increase the ink viscosity, impairing both flow and drying. Elevated
temperatures lower the ink viscosity, reducing print definition, film
thickness and opacity. Pretest to determine optimum printing
performance for a particular set of ink, substrate, screen, press, and
drying variables/conditions.
DRYING
VF
dries by solvent evaporation and jet dries at temperatures of
140oF.-160oF. (53oC.- 71oC). Good air circulation is necessary to remove
the vaporized solvents. Multiple layers of ink may require longer
drying times than a single layer.
CLEARS/VARNISHES
Mixing
Clear / Metallic Mixing Clear: Use VF170 Mixing Clear to reduce the
density of colors or as a clear base for specialty additives such as
Metallics.
Extender Base: Use VF175 Extender to reduce color strength without affecting viscosity of the ink.
ADDITIVES
All
additives should be thoroughly mixed into the ink before each use.
Prior to production, test any additive adjustment to the ink.
Reducer: Use VF190 Thinner to reduce the viscosity of these inks. Add up to 15% by weight.
Retarder: Use VF192 Retarder Thinner to improve screen stability during hot climate conditions or for slower drying. Add up to 15% by weight.
Sharp Printing Compound: Use VF178 Sharp Printing Compound for printing fine detail, halftones and on textured surfaces.
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