Spectrum Screen Inks Ltd
SPECTRUM SCREEN INKS
QUALITY INKS AND SUNDRIES AT COMPETITIVE PRICES
Screen Inks
Although our ink ranges cover most substrates, we can reformulate to obtain better adhesion in our onsite Research and Development.
SPECTRA VINYL GLOSS & MATT - Self adhesive vinyl’s and coated Polyesters, Rigid PVC, ABS, CAB. (for PETG use Spectra-Ply)
Thinning & Coverage - SPECTRA VINYL GLOSS & MATT inks should be thinned with SVT Thinner 11011 up to 30%. For detail work or printing in hot conditions use a SVR Retarder 11012. For printing Rigid PVC use our SPRVT Rigid Vinyl Thinner. Using a 100T Mesh and thinning 25% an approximate coverage of 70 m2/ltr may be expected.
Drying - Solvent evaporation, air drying.
Cleaning – Use our Universal Screenwash.
CORRI-KEY - A wide range of substrates such as Fluted Board, Correx, Coated Polypropylene, Coated Polyester, Rigid PVC, ABS, CAB, Polycarbonates.
Thinning & Coverage- CORRI-KEY inks should be thinned using the CVT Thinner 11035 . For detail work and/or printing in hot conditions use CVR Retarder 11034.
Drying - Solvent evaporation, air drying. Cleaning - We recommend Universal Screenwash or Screenwash Extra for cleaning screens and equipment.
NYLO-KEY - Nylon, Clothing , Umbrellas, Boat Sails and Leather.
Thinning - NYLO-KEY inks can be thinned up to 30% using NKT Thinner 11020. For detail work use NKR Retarder 11021. A 55 T mesh may have to be used for opacity.
Drying – Solvent evaporation, air drying. Cleaning – Use our Universal Screenwash.
SPECTRA 2PAC - Most plastics, Glass, Metals (coated or uncoated), Wood, Chipboard, Many Laminates, Hardboard & Printed Circuit Boards.
Mixing Catalysts - SPECTRA 2PAC is a 2 - pack system. At temperatures up to about 20°C the mixture will remain printable for about 8 hours. Always stir the catalyst thoroughly before mixing with the colours. Mixing ratios vary according to the catalyst selected.
Mixing ratios by weight;
Colours
Metallics
Gloss Catalyst
5 : 1
3 : 1
Matt Catalyst.
3 : 1
1 : 1
Flexible Catalyst
2 : 1
1 : 1
These ratios can be varied according to individual needs.
Thinning & Coverage – SPECTRA 2PAC inks can be thinned up to 20% with a SPECTRA 2PAC Thinner 11013 and/or SPECTRA 2PAC Retarder 11014.
Drying- Dry by stoving for best results.
Stoving Timings
Metals & Glass
Plastics
10 minutes @ 130°C
15 minutes @ 80°C - 90°C
approx
approx
Cleaning– We would recommend our 11018, Screenwash extra cleaning screens.
SPECTRAFILM - Coated Papers, Posters, Art Paper, Display Boards, Wood, & Hardboard.
Thinning & Coverage - SPECTRAFILMinks can be thinned up to 30% with Thinner 11030 SFT, or for detail work, Retarder 11031 SFR.
Drying - Drying is by evaporation. Cleaning – Use our Universal Screenwash or Screenwash Extra for cleaning screens and equipment.
These recommendations are to assist you and do not amount to a guarantee
Never start a print run without first doing a test print.
