SUBSTRATES Vinyls, polycarbonate, plexiglass.
END USES Nameplates, identification panels, vacuum formable with good exterior performance.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
GV Series inks are specially formulated for printing on vinyl surfaces where a high gloss finish is required. These inks form a positive bond with most vinyl surfaces and will dry to an extremely flexible film which may be vacuum formed. The pigments used in these inks have been carefully selected for best resistance under outdoor exposure.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
MESH 150 to 305 mesh monofilament.
STENCIL Photographic or water soluble knife-cut film.
SQUEEGEE Sharp edge, 65-75 durometer blade.
COVERAGE 1200 to 1800 sq. ft per gallon.
OPACITY Semi-opaque, except GV110, GV139, GV149 and GV159 which are transparent colors.
PRINTING To improve flow or accelerate drying, reduce the ink with 10-15% by weight of GV180Thinner or GV182 Retarder.
DRYING By solvent evaporation. Air dry in 20 to 40 minutes. Jet drying is not recommended
CLEARS/
EXTENDERS/
ADDITIVES
GV173 Overprint Clear should be used to achieve maximum exterior durability. Use GV170Clear for varying degrees of transparency (also metallic clear). To slightly reduce gloss, useVF178 Sharp Printing Compound. NOTE - GV170 is not recommended for exteriorexposure.
CLEAN UP SW37 Universal Screen Wash.
COLOR AVAILABILITY
All of the following colors are available in gallon containers. Those marked with an * are also available in 5 gallon containers.
Stock
Number Standard Printing Colors
GV103 Red
GV105 Permanent Red
+GV107 Permanent Maroon
+GV110 Transparent Red
+GV111 Black
+GV112 White
+GV122 Opaque White
GV124 Orange
GV130 Primrose Yellow
GV132 Lemon Yellow
GV134 Chrome Yellow
+GV139 Majestic Yellow
GV142 Emerald Green
+GV149 Permanent Green
+GV152 Light Blue
+GV157 Royal Blue
+GV159 Permanent Blue
+GV170 Clear Gloss
+GV185 Brilliant Pale Gold
+GV187 Silver
Stock
Number Additives/Reducers
GV-180 Fast Thinner*
GV-182 Retarder*
Caution: It is the printer's responsibility to pretest the ink selected prior to engaging in a production run. Allow atleast 24 hours after test printing to evaluate the suitability of the ink and its adhesion to the surface. Before using, the printer shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use.Based on information from our suppliers, these products are made from raw materials that contain less than 0.06% lead.
All technical information and recommendations published by Tsaui Mining relating to Tsaui Mining’s products are based on experience gained in field condition and detailed laboratory tests believed to be reliable. However, Tsaui Mining cannot guarantee the finished results because Tsaui Mining exercises no control over individual operating conditions and production procedures. The users bear sole responsibility for selecting the appropriate product for their end-use requirements. They are also responsible for testing to determine that our product will perform as expected during the printed item's entire life-cycle from printing, post-print processing, shipment and to end-use. This product has been specially formulated for application as stated in the product data sheet and has not been tested for other method. Any liability associated with the use of this product is limited to the value of the product purchased from Tsaui Mining .
