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InkTech Gloss Enamel Ink, GLE-0000 Series

Inktech International was incorporated in 1992, and as a privately owned company have accumulated a vast knowledge of the screen printing industry. Prior to forming Inktech, many of us worked within various aspects of the industry, each bringing a fresh perspective of what the industry was missing. We recognized a lack of respect and dedication between ink manufacturers/suppliers and their customers, which often occurs with the lack of competition. Although our initial objective was to renew the respect that a supplier should have for it's customers, and build a partnership with them, we have also raised the bar for quality, service and price.

Product Discription:

A high gloss multi-purpose ink designed for long term outdoor application. Ideal for exterior traffic signs, POP/displays, treated (P&P) containers.

Application Information:

Substrate:

PAPER, METAL, GLASS, WOOD, MASONITE, TREATED POLYPROPYLENE & POLYETHYLENE (P&P), PRESSURE SENSITIVE MATERIALS.

Application:

OUTDOOR METAL SIGNS & DISPLAYS, LICENSE PLATES, NOVELTIES, PACKAGING CONTAINERS, REFLECTIVE SIGNAGE.

Thinning:

May be used straight from the can but it is recommended to thin 5% by weight with GLE-1800 Thinner. When more than 5% thinning is required, it is recommended to use GLE-1900 Thinning Varnish to maintain optimum gloss. For maximum lightfastness or outdoor durability, little or no thinning is recommended.

Additives:

GGLE-1700 Clear should only be used to increase transparency of colours. However, this will reduce the durability and lightfastness of the colour. Use a small amount of GLE-1730 Process Clear ink to improve print quality, if required. To prevent ink skinning in can, spray a light mist of GLE-1950 Anti-Skinning Agent on the surface of ink in partially used cans. Repeat whenever ink can is opened for reuse.

Wash-Up:

GLE-1800 Thinner, GLE-1840 Wash-Up.

Coverage:

Approximately 1800 sq.ft./1 U.S. Gallon using a 280/in. monofilament fabric.

Fabric/Stencil:

158 to 280 monofilament fabric. All stencil systems are suitable.

Drying:

By oxidation in approximately 1 ½ to 4 hours for over printing or overnight before final stacking. Best rack-drying results are obtained when an ambient temperature is more than 68° fahrenheit. Prints may be forced dried 15-20 min. in an oven with temperature not exceeding 250° fahrenheit. Baking at temperatures higher than recommended may cause loss of gloss. To speed drying time under adverse humid or cold weather conditions, add approximately 40-50 grams of GLE-1880 Accelerator to a gallon of ink.

Die Cutting/Creasing:

Can be successfully die cut or creased but should be tested prior to production.

Health and Safty:

As with all inks, gloves and safety goggles should be used when handling this product. For more complete information, refer to the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets.

CAUTION:

1. It is the printer's responsibility to pre-test the ink selected prior to engaging in a production run.

2. Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet for heavy metal content.

Standard Colours

Product #	Descripton	Product #	Descripton
*GLE-1010	Red #032	GLE-1560	Brilliant Blue
*GLE-1020	Fire Red	GLE-1570	Royal Blue
GLE-1030	Brilliant Red	GLE-1580	Dark Blue
*GLE-1040	Bright Red	GLE-1620	Purple
*GLE-1050	Permanent Red	GLE-1640	Cerise
*GLE-1060	Red #185	GLE-1660	Magenta
GLE-1080	Maroon	GLE-1700	Clear
GLE-1110	Black	GLE-2110	Opaque Black
GLE-1120	White	GLE-2120	Opaque White
GLE-1140	Brown	GLE-2150	Yellow C
*GLE-1220	Orange	GLE-2200	Rubine Red C
*GLE-1240	Vermilion	*GLE-2250	Orange 021 C
*GLE-1250	Warm Red	GLE-2300	Rhodamine Red C
*GLE-1300	Primrose Yellow	*GLE-2350	Red 485 C
*GLE-1320	Lemon Yellow	GLE-2400	Purple C
*GLE-1340	Medium Yellow	GLE-2450	Blue 072 C
GLE-1370	Extender Base	GLE-2500	Violet C
*GLE-1420	Emerald Green	GLE-2600	Reflex Blue C
*GLE-1450	Forest Green	GLE-2700	Process Blue C
*GLE-1480	Dark Green	GLE-2800	Opaque Green C
GLE-1520	Reflex Blue	GLE-2850	Green C
GLE-1540	Peacock Blue	G	C

Transparent and Process Colours, Additives, Thinners

Product #	Descripton	Product #	Descripton
GLE-1090	Transparent Red	GLE-1330	Process Yellow
GLE-1290	Transparent Medium Yellow	GLE-1530	Process Blue
GLE-1390	Transparent Primrose Yellow	GLE-1630	Process Magenta
GLE-1490	Transparent Green	GLE-1730	Process Clear
GLE-1590	Transparent Blue	GLE-1880	Accelerator
GLE-1690	Transparent Cerise	GLE-1900	Thinning Varnish
GLE-1790	Transparent Orange	GLE-1950	Anti-Skinning Agent
GLE-1990	Transparent Purple	GLE-1800	Thinner
GLE-1130	Process Black	GLE-1840	Wash-Up

* Based on information received from our suppliers, these colours may contain the deliberate addition of heavy metals. Heavy metal free colours are available on request. **Outdoor exposure should be restricted as these colours are not permanent.