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Benefits:
Extremely Durable - Pre-sensitized Emulsion - Ready to use
Compatible with water-based, plastisol, UV, and solvent inks
Produces crisp detailed stencils on all mesh counts
Endures long print runs without breaking down
Long Shelf Life - 12 months+
Compatible with all light sources
Ecotex® LED Screen Printing Emulsion by Screen Print Direct® is a ready-to-use photopolymer emulsion formulated for plastisol ink systems. The green pigment in the emulsion slows down exposure time, this is ideal for prints with finer detail. LED Emulsion is formulated for use with an LED exposure unit.
Features:
Color: Green
Type: Pre-sensitized Ready to Use
Detail Quality: High
Resistance: Solvent Resistant - No emulsion hardener is needed
Exposure Time: Extremely Fast with LED exposure unit
Emulsion can be tricky and if you still need help trying to find out which is right for you take our emulsion quiz. This quiz will help you determine which emulsion you need for the project at hand. If you want to learn more about emulsion types and decipher for yourself which emulsion is better take a look at our emulsion guide - Which Emulsion To Use?
For more troubleshooting, tips, and education on emulsion we have a library full of resources! Please take a look at the blogs we have below:
Ecotex® Emulsion Times
Emulsion Life-Span
Emulsion Troubleshooting
What Emulsion Do I Need Part 1
What Emulsion Do I Need Part 2
Emulsion Instructions:
1. Apply LED Emulsion to clean, degreased, and dried screen with a scoop coater. Be sure to use appropriate application techniques.
Note: Keep in mind you need to eliminate any UV light from entering the room. Work under yellow or red light to ensure the photo emulsion does not start the emulsion process early.
2. Allow the emulsion to dry on the screen, shirt side down, until dry to the touch. We recommend letting the photo emulsion dry overnight. Drying specifications can be found below.
3. Expose Emulsion. Time will vary depending on the unit, we have recommended times below. If not using the units mentioned below we highly recommend using an exposure calculator to help dial in exposure times faster than a trial and error method. You can find exposure calculators here.
4. Once you have printed with your screen clean the ink off the screen with Plastisol Press Wash or Plastisol Screen Wash, differences are detailed below. If you plan on reusing this stencil do not reclaim it. If you are done with this stencil, reclaim the screen with Ecotex Emulsion Remover. Do not leave remover on the screen longer than a minute or the emulsion will lock onto the screen. For more instructions on photo emulsion remover please visit the listing.
LED Emulsion Exposure Time:
Exposure times may vary, start using the times provided below and make adjustments to time if needed.
10 – 12 seconds with 80W LED Light
Light source 2-3 inches away from the screen
Light source under the screen and artwork
10 - 11 minutes with 500w Halogen Light
Light 14-15 inches away from the screen
Light source suspended above the screen
30 seconds with 30W UV LED Light ( SPD exposure unit)
Light 14-15 inches away from the screen
Light source suspended above the screen
Elements that affect exposure time:
Humidity - When handling emulsion keep levels of humidity under 40%, if the climate doesn't allow for this, use a humidifier.
Mesh Count
Low mesh exposes slower. High mesh exposes faster
White mesh exposes faster. Yellow mesh exposes faster
Drying:
86 ° to 104 °F (30 ° to 40 °C)
30% to 50% humidity
Good Air Circulation
Shelf Life & Storage:
12 months if not exposed to extreme weather conditions or exposed to light
Mixed with diazo for water-based Inks: 1 week
✔️Pro Tips:
Prep your screen before coating with Ecotex® Hyper Haze
Eliminate any UV light from entering the room and work under a yellow light.
Use the sharp edge of your scoop coater
Make sure the screen is completely dry before coating the emulsion
Make sure emulsion is completely dry before printing
Keep the emulsion lid on tight to preserve air and light leaks
Gently mix the emulsion each time before use to help extend the life
Write down the day you opened the emulsion on the bottle to better keep track of your chemicals.
Keep in a cool area, emulsion will break down much faster in heat. Keeping emulsion in a fridge can help to give a slightly extended shelf life, however, emulsion that has gotten to the point of freezing will no longer work properly and must be replaced
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