SUBSTRATES Flexible vinyl and some vinyl coatings.
END USES Interior application: Excellent water and chemical resistance for shower curtains, vinyl banners, etc.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
VF Series inks are formulated to fuse with vinyl surfaces and can be used on both rigid and flexible vinyl plastic, as well as on some vinyl coatings. They have excellent opacity and fast drying qualities with good printability. VF Series will dry to a film which will be as flexible as the vinyl surface itself. All colors except VF111 Black may be heat sealed. VF121 Non Arcing Black is used for heat sealing.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
MESH Monofilament 150 to 280 mesh.
STENCIL Photographic or water soluble hand cut film.
SQUEEGEE Sharp edge, 65-75 durometer blade.
COVERAGE 1000-1500 square feet per gallon.
PRINTING To improve flow or accelerate drying, reduce the ink with 10-15% by weight of VF190 Thinner or VF192 Retarder. Do not exceed recommended levels of reduction. Over reduction with retarders can result in blocking. Always mix well prior to each use.
DRYING By solvent evaporation. Air dry in 20 to 40 minutes. Jet dry in seconds
CLEARS/
EXTENDERS/
ADDITIVES
VF190 Thinner, VF192 Retarder, VF175 Vinyl Extender, which will not affect the viscosity
of the ink and is recommended for economy. VF178 Sharp Printing Compound to be added
for printing fine detail, halftones and on textured surfaces.
CLEAN UP VF192 Vinyl Thinner or VF184 Screen Wash
COLOR AVAILABILITY
All of the following colors are available in quart and gallon containers. Those marked with an * are also available in 5 gallon containers.
Stock
Number Standard Printing Colors
+VF111 Black +VF112 White
+VF122 Opaque White
VF124 Orange
VF130 Primrose Yellow
VF146 Cyanine Green
VF148 Dark Green
+VF152 Light Blue
+VF159 Permanent Blue
Stock
Number Additives/Reducers
+VF178 Sharp Printing Compound*
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, theprinter 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 .