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Benefits:
Ready to use - No diazo or mixing required
Compatible with multiple ink systems - Plastisol, Water-based, and UV inks.
Produces crisp detailed stencils on all mesh counts
Endures long print runs without breaking down
Long Shelf Life - 12 months+
Works with all light exposure units
Ecotex® PWR Water Resistant Screen Printing Emulsion by Screen Print Direct® is a pre-sensitized, water-resistant, screen printing photo emulsion used for water-based and plastisol ink systems. PWR is a ready-to-use screen printing photo emulsion that is ultra-fast exposing and highly durable.
Features:
Color: Purple
Type: Pre-sensitized Ready to Use
Detail Quality: High
Resistance: Water-Resistant - No emulsion hardener is needed
Exposure Time: Fast - See exposure times here - Ecotex® Emulsion Times
Screen printing photo emulsion screen printing 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 PWR 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 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 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 emulsion remover please visit the listing.
Ecotex® PWR Emulsion Exposure Time:
Exposure times may vary, start using the times provided below and make adjustments to time if needed.
12 seconds with 80W LED Light
Light source 2-3 inches away from the screen
Light source under the screen and artwork
8 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
✔️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 the screen printing photo 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
Click Here For Safety Data Sheet
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