Autoline Plastisol (AUTO)
Fast
printing on automatic presses, easy printing on manual presses ________________________________________________________________
Applications
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White and
light-colored fabrics
·
Wet-on-wet
printing
·
Prints well over
a white underbase
Features
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No buildup on the
back of screens*
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Excellent release
from the screen
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Very soft hand
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General Information
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 designed to be printed wet-on-wet but work equally well over
a first down flash-cured white on dark garments. Autoline inks can also be used
in the production of both hot-split and cold-peel transfers.
Opacity
Autoline is a medium-opacity ink.
Mesh
Mesh counts from 86 to 305 (34-120 metric) threads per
inch may be used. Mesh counts over 180 (71 metric) will increase the ink
mileage and produce very soft-hand prints.
Stencils
Use any direct emulsion or capillary film.
Additives
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).
Curing Instructions
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!
Wash-Up
Clean the screens and squeegees with mineral spirits
or any screen wash designed for plastisol inks.
Washability
Excellent. Do not dry clean. Do not iron printed
areas.
Storage
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. Rev. 11/98
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Standard Colors
AUTO-1020 White
AUTO-2011 Lemon Yellow
AUTO-2041 Golden Yellow
AUTO-2051 Orange
AUTO-3006 Brite Red
AUTO-3011 Scarlet Red
AUTO-4025 Purple
AUTO-5005 Brite Blue
AUTO-5035 Royal Blue
AUTO-5040 Navy Blue
AUTO-6006 Brite Green
AUTO-6091 Kelly Green
AUTO-7031 Sienna Brown
AUTO-8000 Black
Additives
AUTO-9090 Extender Base
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