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Autoline plastisol ink is a state of the art ink designed to produce high quality prints on high speed automatic presses. Its quick release from the screen provides smooth, strong colors even when using light squeegee pressure. The ink penetrates well and does not build up on the back of succeeding screens. Because of Autoline's soft hand and easy printing qualities, it's also an excellent choice for printing on manual presses. Autoline inks are normally printed wet-on-wet but can be printed over a first down flash-cured white or clear on dark garments. Autoline inks can be used for cold-peel transfers but they are not recommended for hot-split transfers.
Autoline is a medium opacity ink.
Mesh counts from 86T-305T (34-120 metric) may be used. Mesh counts over 180T (71 metric) will increase the ink mileage and produce very soft hand prints.
Direct Emulsion stencils such as Union Ink's Inmarcol-R, Inmarcol-W, or Unicol-2000 are recommended.
Autoline plastisol inks are supplied ready to print. Since plastisol inks "body up" as they sit in the container you should always stir the ink well to determine the actual printing viscosity before adding any reducer. Reducing the ink usually reduces the opacity. Never add mineral spirits to any plastisol ink. If you wish to reduce the ink viscosity use Viscosity Reducer (PLUS-9000). If you wish to extend the ink or make the color more transparent, use Soft Hand Base (PADS-9095) or Extender Base (AUTO-9090).
Plastisol inks will not air dry. They must be heat cured. These inks will fully cure and withstand repeated washings when the entire ink deposit reaches 300°F (149°C). Curing can be accomplished with the use of a conveyer dryer, flash curing unit, or simple infrared heater. Proper curing is extremely important. Poor washability of the print can generally be traced back to under-curing!
Clean the screens and squeegees with mineral spirits or any screen wash designed for plastisol inks.
Excellent. Do not dry clean. Do not iron printed areas.
Store plastisols at room temperature. Prolonged exposure to high temperature can make the ink start to gel.
Caution: Always test this product for curing, adhesion, crocking, opacity, washability and other specific requirements before using in production.
* Nothing is perfect, but for all practical purposes, the problem of build-up on the back of the screen has been eliminated.
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While Union Ink Company believes that the data contained herein are factual and the opinions expressed are those of qualified experts regarding the results of the tests conducted, the data are not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Union Ink Company assumes legal responsibility. They are offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Pretest inks on surfaces to be printed.
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