TYPE OF INK - UV curing luminescent ink.

APPLICATION - On paper, board, rigid PVC, treated polyester.

THINNERS - Upto 20% UV thinners uvv 135 can be added.

DRYING - By exposure to UV high pressure mercury vapor lamps.

DRYING TIME - By using a two lamp machine at full power, a belt speeds upto 25 metres per minute can be achieved.

ADHESION - Good to paper, board and screen printer material. Test proofs should be carried out when overprinting offset litho prints. Owing to the many various grades of plastic substrates Available test proofs should be carried out before proceeding with the actual print run.

MESH - The correct deposit of varnish can be obtained through a mesh,no finer than 62T.

COVERAGE - Upto 15 square metres per litre.

STENCILS - Where direct emulsion systems are being used the number of Coatings should be kept to a minimun. This will ensure that the Thinnest stencil film is obtained, and this will give low ink deposit Especially in fine details areas. Where indirect stencil systems are to be employed, use one of those now on the market which have been specially designed for UV printing.

CLEANING THE SCREEN - Screenwash should be used for washing up. As the inks have excellent screen satiability, screens should only require washing up at the end of the run. Screen can be left overnight provided they are protected from direct sunlight and cared up to prevent dust contamination.

SHELF LIFE -Minimum of six months.