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 ABA - Anti-Buildup Additive
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ABA Anti-Buildup Additive can be mixed into Plastisol ink to greatly reduce build up problems. Build up can occur when printing Plastisols wet on wet and the wet ink keeps building up thicker and thicker on the backs or undersides of the screens, eventually causing poor print quality. The use of the additive can also increase production by avoiding down time cleaning the undersides of screens. Build up quite often occurs when printing high opacity and fluorescent inks.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
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ABA Anti-Buildup Additive must be stirred well into plastisol ink at the ratio of 5% to 10% by weight. ABA can be added in greater volume if required, as it will not cause any curing problems, however the inks will lose some opacity and viscosity (thickness). ABA will also give the Plastisol inks a softer hand feel.
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HD-1 High Density Additive
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HD-1 High Density Additive is an additive that creates a High Density effect using Excalibur plastisol ink. Add to Plastisol to Create a High Density Effect.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
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Mixing: Use Excalibur 500/550 Series as the ink base. Add 20% HD-1 by weight into ink and mix well. Add EXC Thickener, as required, to increase viscosity.
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Mesh: 60-110/inch (24T-48T cm).
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Stencil: 150 micron and higher direct capillary stencils, or Direct Emulsion. See 835 Series for details.
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Squeegee: Medium hardness 60 to 70 Durometer.
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Curing: See 835 High Density for details.
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Cleanup: 2000 Green or TR Blend.
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EXE Thickener
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Use EXE Thickener to thicken plastisol inks. Use very sparingly as excess amount will overly thicken the plastisol ink and make it unprintable.
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Suede Additive
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Suede Additive gives 500/550 Series Plastisol Inks the look and feel of suede leather. Suede Additive has excellent opacity, washability and will resist cracking.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
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Mixing: It is recommended to add 10 to 13% by weight into Excalibur 500/550 direct printing inks.
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Screen Mesh: Print through 80-160/inch (32T-64T cm).
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Stencil: Any stencil system will work.
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Curing: Cure Suede Additive prints as a regular plastisol ink (see Excalibur 500/550 Series Plastisol Ink for heat curing times and other technical information). The print should resist cracking. If print cracks too easily, allow a little more curing time or increase temperature.
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Cleanup: 2000 Green or TR Blend.
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501 Curable Reducer
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501 Curable Reducer is a perfectly balanced reducer that can be used in virtually any quantity. It will not affect the cure ability of the ink. It is ideal for general viscosity reduction. It can be used to achieve a softer hand. It is recommended to be used in most direct printing plastisol inks including: Excalibur 500/550 and 600 Series Plastisol Inks.
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Please Note: The print opacity may be reduced with the addition of 501 Reducer.
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502 Viscosity Reducer
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For softer hand, limited amounts of 502 Reducer may be used to achieve the desired consistency. Limited amounts of 502 Reducer will duplicate the look and feel of a water based print. It will remain as an integral component of the cured design. Gelation and fusion temperature properties of the base plastisol will change with the addition of 502 Reducer. Use of 502 Reducer may increase curing time. Use maximum of 3% to 5%.
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503 Viscosity Reducer
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503 Viscosity Reducer will give a very soft hand and act as a detacktifier. 503 Viscosity Reducer will reduce opacity of ink. Use a maximum of 1%.
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Mixing: The Plastisol ink mixed with 503 Viscosity Reducer should be used at the time of mixing the ink. This product can not be stored when mixed.
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