10075PFX Epic SuperGuard HT Highlights Printing Tips
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1. Product Information Bulletin W wilflex 10075PFX Epic SuperGuard HT Wilflex Epic SuperGuard HT is a clear plastisol designed to fight fibrillation when used as an overprint especially effective for process printing SuperGuard HT enhances color brightness improves adhesion and elongation and improves wash properties E Highlights 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 Printing Tips Combine CMYK positives to reproduce the fifth plate for SuperGuard HT Shoot the fifth screen in a lower mesh count than the CMYK screens Place the SuperGuard HT screen in fifth printing position and apply wet on wet You also can flash after the CMYK for optimum results Pretest and evaluate for your print preference Printing Allow one flood one print application Printing properties will be determined by manual or automatic printing applications Flash Cure and fusion will be determined by the Wilflex base used Please refer to specifications outlined for the base Use as a clear overprint on any type of printing to fight fibrillation Do not use as an underprint on process printing Overprinting offers better washability and color accuracy Perform fusion tests before production Failure to cure ink2. extenders with Epic inks All buckets palette knives stirring apparatus squeegees flood bars and screens must be cleaned properly and free of phthalates and pvc containing inks Non phthalate emulsions and pallet adhesives must be used Failure to follow these precautions may cause phthalate contamination in violation of consumer protection laws and regulations Any application not referred in this product information bulletin should be pre tested or consultation sought with Wilflex Technical Services Department prior to printing Email techserviceswilflex polyone com Poly One Wilflex inks by PolyOne www wilflex com pib Recommended Parameters Fabric Types 100 cotton blends fleece polyester Mesh Counts 305 355 t in 77 140 t cm Tension 25 35 n cm Squeegee Durometer 60 90 60 Edge Hard Square Stroke Medium flood fast speed Do not use excess squeegee pressure Non Phthalate Stencil Direct 2 over 2 Capillary Thick Film N A SS Off Contact 1 16 2cm Flash amp Cure Temperatures Flash 170 190 F 77 88 C Cure 320 F 160 C Entire film Pigment Loading EQ MX PC All percentages listed at by weight Epic Additives Extender N A Reducer N A All percentages listed at by weight Storage 65 90 F 18 32 C Avoid direct sunlight Use within one year of receipt Clean Up Ink degradent or press wash Health amp Safety MSDS www polyone com o
3. 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 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 Wilflex Technical Services Department prior to printing US 800 735 4353 Compliance Non phthalate For individual compliance certifications please visit www wilflex com compliance 7 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 Some fabric dyes may cause ghosting effect if not properly tested Pre test on light colored or stone washed garments Avoid stacking printed garments while hot because such colors are more prone to color distortion ghosting Fabric and dye characteristics can vary between manufacturers and dye lot Pretest all fabrics for dye migration Stir plastisols before printing Do not dry clean bleach or iron printed area NON CONTAMINATION OF EPIC INKS Do not add or mix non Epic inks additives or
4. r Contact your local CSR SPECIALTY CLEAR 2013 PolyOne Corporation All Rights Reserved Effective 5 05 2013 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 10075PFX Epic SuperGuard HT 10 2013 V1
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