Versacon classic 5100 solvent screen ink has been formulated for the decoration of treated polyethylene and treated polypropylene containers. versacon classic 5100 series exhibits excellent resistance to a wide range of solvents, chemicals and products normally packaged in "poly" containers. A high gloss, fast drying, single part system, Versacon classic 5100 series exhibits good adhesion immediately upon drying, while final properties will be achieved in 5-7 days.
- Substrate treated polyethylene and polypropylene, glass, metals
- Use direct emulsions and capillary films which are solvent resistant
- The 5100 Series ink may be thinned with RE212 Thinner or RE185 Thinner prior to use
- Add only enough ink to the screen to be able to print for 5-10 minutes
- Add additional ink in small increments throughout the print run to maintain screen stability
- Thoroughly mix the ink prior to printing
- Improper mixing can lead to inconsistent color and ink performance
- Plastic substrates must have a minimum surface energy level of 48 dynes/cm for optimum ink flow and adhesion
- Lower temperatures increase the ink viscosity, impairing flow and increasing film thickness
- Elevated temperatures lower the ink viscosity, reducing print definition and film thickness
- Pretest to determine optimum printing parameters for a particular set of ink, substrate, screen, press, and drying variables/conditions
