5GAL - MODIFIED ACRYLIC OVERPRINT CLEAR

FORMULATED FOR HIGH SPEED PRINTING

A fast-dry vinyl ink specifically formulated for high-speed printing on a wide variety of vinyl, polycarbonate, and some other plastic substrates. A top-quality product for soft, white vinyl 'decals' for fleet marking, equipment identification, etc.

SPECIFICATIONS:

USES: Suitable for most vinyl or vinyl-coated surfaces (including highly plasticized vinyl), polycarbonate coated polyester film and especially 'back-lit awning' substrates.

FINISH: Dries to a high-gloss finish.

OPACITY: Excellent opacity on opaque colors. Transparent colors are bright and clear.

COVERAGE: Approximately 2500 sq. ft. per gallon using a 280 monofilament fabric, and a sharp squeegee (i.e. machine printing).

DRYING TIME: AM Series dries by evaporation. Prints normally air dry within 10 minutes with good air circulation, or jet dry within 30 seconds at 120°F. Overprints require slightly longer drying time.

SCREEN FABRIC: All fabrics are suitable. We recommend a minimum of 160 mesh and a maximum of 380 mesh.

SCREEN COATING, FILM, BLOCKOUT: Direct and indirect photostencils, or water-soluble knife-cut films are suitable.

MODIFIERS: Ink may be used straight from can, but 10-20% thinning is recommended with AM-1800 thinner for optimum printing. For mixing metallic powders use AM-1700.

RETARDER: Under hot and dry conditions, use AM-1820 Slow Thinner or AM-1830 Extra Slow Thinner.

WASHUP: Screen cleans with SYS-1925 Lacquer Washup, VP-184 or biodegradable washes 2500 or 2510 screen wash gel.